Douglass Park in Chicago’s North Lawndale neighborhood is now home to three of the city’s biggest music festivals. Residents have been organizing to evict them from the park because the festivals block access. Host: Clare Lane; Reporter: María Inés Zam...
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Douglass Park in Chicago’s North Lawndale neighborhood is now home to three of the city’s biggest music festivals. Residents have been organizing to evict them from the park because the festivals block access. Host: Clare Lane; Reporter: María Inés Zam...
The Schaumburg Democrat joined House Speaker Nancy Pelosi with the intention of strengthening ties with Taiwan and talking microchip manufacturing. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Mawa Iqbal
Only one in 20 eligible kids under 5 in Illinois have received a first dose. That leaves pediatricians and child care providers trying to troubleshoot. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Lisa Philip
But researchers stress the drop could actually benefit the district’s remaining students by allowing CPS to spend more per student. Host: Lisa Labuz; Reporter: Sarah Karp
This summer, more kids were able to stay in early intervention programs and get ready for school. Thanks to a new state law, kids who turn 3 over the summer don’t need to be cut from an important early intervention program. Host: Melba Lara; Reporter: ...
A federal judge is holding the Illinois Department of Corrections in contempt for its failures to provide healthcare for incarcerated people. Alan Mills, an attorney involved in the lawsuit, explains the significance of the contempt order. Host: Melba ...
You may have heard about the Great Resignation sweeping across the country right now as people reprioritize their lives following the COVID-19 pandemic. Well, the Chicago City Council isn’t immune to the trend. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Mariah Woelfel
Historian Shermann “Dilla” Thomas examines the late “Star Trek” actress' local roots. Host: Mary Dixon; Producer: Cianna Greaves
A group of teenage interns spent this summer learning about climate change and its sociological impact, as part of the Nature Conservancy’s Youth Environmental Thinkers program. Host: Melba Lara; Producer: Lauren Frost
There was still a crowd at Market Days despite rising monkeypox cases that are mainly affecting the queer community. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Sonal Sani
Experts say it’s important to be intentional in how we communicate about monkeypox, to avoid stigmatizing. Host: Melba Lara; Guest: Dr. Anu Hazra
According to organizers, Avondale residents say affordable housing is their top priority for the vacant, triangular-shaped lot. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Natalie Moore
Research shows that the number of ‘pharmacy deserts’ on Chicago’s South and West sides has increased in recent years. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Esther Yoon-Ji Kang
GOP heavyweights haven’t backed Bailey’s campaign directly since he won the nomination, and even his supporters worry about how he’ll secure statewide support. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Dave McKinney
Illinois has managed to stay ahead of a national teacher shortage, but a closer look as schools restart reveals a lot of churn and burnout. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Susie An