Chicago’s mayor proposed her election-year spending plan as a “stability” budget, and it includes more spending on police and progressive programming. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Mariah Woelfel
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An atmospheric scientist explains the connection between hurricanes like Ian and our weather in Illinois. Host: Melba Lara; Reporter: Lauren Frost
We’re airing poems about Chicago all this week on WBEZ. Today’s poem is an ode to the Humboldt Park community. Host: Melba Lara; Reporter: Lauren Frost
We break down the records of the two candidates for Illinois governor — incumbent Democrat JB Pritzker and Republican State Senator Darren Bailey. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporters: Dave McKinney and Tony Arnold
An independent expert who has monitored the mental health care was terminated reducing the transparency around an often failing system. Host: Melba Lara; Reporter: Shannon Heffernan, Lauren Frost
The guidelines call for preserving the façade while including affordable housing, green infrastructure, open space and public art. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Natalie Moore
The number of teams has more than doubled in the league’s second year. “This isn’t a boys sport. Girls can play too,” one coach said. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Nereida Moreno
At the intersection of China, Russia, Korea, and Mongolia, Manchuria is known as a site of war and environmental extremes, where projects of political control intersected with projects designed to make sense of Manchuria’s multiple environments. Covering more than 500,000 square miles, Manchuria’s landscapes include temperate rainforests, deserts, prairies, cultivated
Illinois State Senator Ram Villivalam says his son tested high for lead levels. We talk to him about what needs to be done about this citywide problem. Host: Clare Lane; Producer: Lauren Frost
The Chicago Board of Education will likely move forward this week with plans for a new high school on the Near South Side. School district leaders say the 120-million dollar school is needed for Black and Asian students who travel far outside the area ...
Former members say Covenant Fellowship Church has reneged on its vows to investigate allegations of sexual and spiritual abuse. Host: Melba Lara; Reporters: Esther Yoon-Ji Kang, Susie An
There’s only one incumbent Republican on the 17-member board running for re-election. Will Democrats take full control? Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Kristen Schorsch
Researchers plan to look at how the climate will evolve in our region, even at the street level. Host: Melba Lara; Reporter: Lauren Frost
A new law banning most abortions went into effect yesterday, but it’s unlikely to end the debate over reproductive rights in Indiana. Host: Melba Lara; Reporter: Michael Puente
COVID-era deaths, journeys and a DIY disco light inspired the Chicago musicians to cut through malaise and make an album that shimmers with joy. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Mary Dixon and Cianna Greaves
It took 11 hours for jurors in the R&B star’s trial to reach their decision, finding Kelly guilty on six of 13 counts. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Shannon Heffernan and Cianna Greaves
Teenagers on Chicago’s West Side are getting trained up in the non-violence principles embraced by Martin Luther King. Host: Melba Lara; Reporter: Sarah Karp