Different parts of the country have been experiencing fires, floods, and extreme heat. We find out how they’re all connected, in our weekly climate conversation. Host: Melba Lara; Guest: Dr. Scott Collis
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We continue our conversations with about violence and possible solutions with residents of Police Beat 1112 on Chicago's west side. Host: Lisa Labuz; Reporter: Chip Mitchell
The Republican-controlled Senate approved its bill with three restrictions over the weekend, but just barely. As it moves to the more conservative Indiana House this week – it’s uncertain whether those restrictions will survive. Host: Lisa Labuz; Repor...
Abortion providers from Wisconsin are making two-hour treks each way, hoping to help provide access in Illinois to patients from their home state. Host: Melba Lara; Reporter: Kristen Schorsch
According to data analysis by a climate science communication group called Climate Central, summer nights are warming faster than days in the United States. Dr. Andrew Pershing, Director of Climate Science there, helps us take a look at how hot it’s g...
Historically Black colleges are a tradition in many families, but after the racial reckoning of 2020 more students are applying to these schools. Host: Claire Lane; Reporter: Anna Savchenko
Reporters talk to residents of a west side neighborhood about the city's violence and possible solutions. Host: Claire Lane; Reporter: Chip Mitchell
Dun dun…it’s Shark Week! To celebrate we have put together a reading list of books from Chicago and our distributed presses that help illuminate different aspects of sharks including their beauty, their biology, and our relationship to them. Basking with Humpbacks: Tracking Threatened Marine Life in New England Waters Todd
The ordinance aims to draw investment near transit on Chicago’s South and West sides and stave off gentrification on the North Side. Host: Melba Lara, Araceli Gómez-Aldana; Reporter: Natalie Moore
Chance the Rapper stopped by the Vocalo studios on June 30 to chat with on-air hosts Bekoe, Ayana Contreras and Nudia Hernandez. He lays out his reasons for purchasing The Chicagoist news website, possible future plans for it and discusses his civic ed...
Garrett P. Kiely, a leader in academic publishing who has served as director of the University of Chicago Press since 2007, has been reappointed for a fourth five-year term, Provost Ka Yee C. Lee announced. Kiely’s reappointment is effective Sept. 1. Kiely leads the nation’s largest academic press, which publishes
For generations, hip-hop music has been blamed for violence and other social ills. Rapper and scholar A.D. Carson give us a brief history of the scapegoating of rap music. Host: Mary Dixon, Bekoe; Producer: Cianna Greaves
A Chicago bakery had to throw away more than 2,000 croissants because an unusual dry season had changed the flour the bakery was using. Aimee Levitt reported on this incident for Eater Chicago, and about how climate change is making its way into bakeri...
Johnny Pippins has already completed a master’s degree while in prison for murder. Now he’s seeking clemency so he can continue his education. Host: Melba Lara; Reporter: Charlotte West
The Illinois governor said he wouldn’t oppose President Joe Biden, and he lacks the name recognition of other potential candidates. But he’s hitting the national circuits. Host: Araceli Gomez-Aldana; Reporter: Dave McKinney
The $2 million paid out in June is the first down payment on a pledge to spend $250 million in federal funds on violence prevention. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Patrick Smith
Survivors and family members have a long recovery ahead following the shooting in Highland Park. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Susie An