The US National Parks, what Wallace Stegner called America’s “best idea,” are under siege. Written by the Jarvis brothers—Jonathan, a former ranger, biologist, and National Park Service (NPS) director appointed by the Obama administration, and Destry, an advocate, policy analyst, and conservationist—National Parks Forever is both a unique, first-person history
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The findings from the Webb telescope will help researchers understand the far-flung galaxies of our universe. Host: Lisa Labuz
The arrest brings relief to a family that couldn’t understand why police didn’t make an arrest quickly when the evidence was handed to them. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Patrick Smith
The future of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program is once again being litigated in court. Host: Melba Lara; Reporter: María Inés Zamudio
Historian and WBEZ contributor Shermann 'Dilla' Thomas discusses the history of Chicago hosting political conventions. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Cianna Greaves
Several parts of Illinois, including Will and Kankakee counties, are experiencing moderate drought right now. Host: Melba Lara; Guest: Dr. Trent Ford
As the city of Chicago continues to suffer from gun violence, we hear from a survivor of gun violence. Host: Melba Lara; Reporter: Patrick Smith
WBEZ is exploring the challenging questions young children ask. Today, a six-year-old wants to know how it all began. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Susie An
A ProPublica investigation estimates how much money Illinois’ ultra-wealthy residents saved when a proposed graduated state income tax failed. Host: Melba Lara; Reporter: Mick Dumke
Has a free college education changed how students think about next steps? For some students, the answer is yes. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Sarah Karp
For their annual Book, Jacket, and Journal Show, the Association of University Presses brings together outstanding examples of book design from across the university press community, highlighting selections ranging from colorful art books to scholarly tomes. Our very own University of Chicago Press titles are featured in several of the
The high school in Highland Park is now serving a bleak new purpose: it is a resource center for those traumatized by the mass shooting that shook the town on Monday. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Mariah Woelfel
A library in neighboring Highwood is offering bilingual services to people impacted by the Highland Park shooting. Host: Melba Lara; Reporter: Susie An
Authorities say Robert Crimo III was responsible for killing seven people and wounding dozens more with a high-powered rifle. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Patrick Smith
The victims of the Highland Park mass shooting range in age from 35 to 88 years old. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Susie An
The latest update out of Highland Park, where a mass shooting Monday has left seven people dead and dozens injured. Host: Melba Lara; Reporter: Patrick Smith
We hear the latest update out of Highland Park, where a mass shooting Monday has left seven people dead and dozens injured. Host: Melba Lara; Reporter: Patrick Smith