A study by cardiologists at Northwestern University looks at the reasons behind disparities in heart disease between Black and white patients. Host: Melba Lara; Reporter: Esther Yoon-Ji Kang
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Illinois teens are taking matters in their own hands to push the needle on mental health services in schools. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Susie An
Donald Trump’s endorsement could end up being a big factor in the bitter primary fight for reelection between Miller and Davis. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Alex Degman
This June, we invite you to pick up a book that celebrates African American creativity, culture, and history. We’ve selected a new study that highlights the aesthetic creations of intellectuals like W. E. B. Du Bois and Zora Neale Hurston at the turn of the century; a book that tells
A WBEZ and ProPublica investigation found that guards in the Illinois Department of Corrections remained on staff, even after the department found they had committed serious wrongdoing. Host: Melba Lara; Reporter: Shannon Heffernan
On the 10th anniversary of DACA, we hear from an undocumented academic and activist on how the program has shaped his life. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Anna Savchenko
New polling by the Chicago Sun-Times and WBEZ shows Illinois Republicans like downstate Senator Darren Bailey and former President Donald Trump. Host: Melba Lara; Reporter: Dave McKinney
Oak Woods Cemetery is one of the most historically important cemeteries on Chicago's South Side. Urban historian Shermann “Dilla” Thomas joins WBEZ’s Lisa Labuz to tell us more about the historic resting place.
In our weekly climate conversation, we compare climate goals from the last couple of Chicago mayors. Host: Melba Lara; Reporter: Monica Eng
CPS grads recount their school year through comedy. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Susie An
Conversations about gun regulations have been top of mind lately as the country, and even our region, has been experiencing gun violence. Reporter: Michael Puente
WBEZ asked three Chicago Public Schools graduates to look back on their time in school through comedy. Host: Melba Lara; Reporter; Susie An
In Chicago's Little Village neighborhood this week, a beautiful food pantry opened in a revamped corner store. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Natalie Moore
New research shines a light on the long covid patients suffering from neurological symptoms more than a year after contracting the disease. Host: Mary Dixon; Guest: Dr. Igor Koralnik
Two incumbent Democratic members of Congress from Chicago’s western suburbs are running against each other in this month’s primary. Host: Melba Lara; Reporter: Hannah Faris
Gender-based violence has been the shadow pandemic during the COVID-19 lockdown. Immigrant women struggling with domestic violence face additional challenges, including language barriers, immigration status and fear of police. Host: Melba Lara; Reporte...
Will Pritzker pay the same political toll as Rauner over deaths at a state veterans' home? Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Dave McKinney
The state’s child welfare agency says it has nowhere else to put the children. Opponents call it cruel, and a civil rights violation. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Patrick Smith