The Illinois Department of Public Health controls the state's supply of virus therapeutics, but officials are not tracking how the coveted treatments are being dispersed. Host: Melba Lara; Reporter: Kristen Schorsch
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Thompson will have to give up his 11th Ward seat after being convicted of the federal crimes. Host: Melba Lara; Reporter: Jon Seidel
Ruby Ferguson, food equity policy lead at the Greater Chicago Food Depository, shares an update on the city's progress around food pantries, nutrition benefits and other food equity priorities. Host: Melba Lara; Reporter: Natalie Moore
Researchers are out grabbing samples from all over the Great Lakes, to better understand the lakes in winter. Geo-sciences Professor Maureen Coleman from the University of Chicago is a part of the "Winter Grab" effort. Host: Melba Lara; Producer: Laure...
In text messages to a manager, a teenage female lifeguard alleged sexist workplace behavior was common and “f**** up people for a long time.” Host: Lisa Labuz; Reporter: Dan Mihalopoulos
The number of new HIV diagnoses in Chicago is at its lowest mark in more than 30 years, but Black residents – especially Black men – continue to contract the virus at higher rates. Host: Melba Lara; Reporter: Esther Yoon-Ji Kang
New research shows people trying to prevent shootings are under-supported and over-traumatized. Researchers are offering solutions. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Patrick Smith
College students are struggling academically and socially like never before as they grapple with the ongoing effects of the pandemic. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Anna Savchenko
Mayor Lori Lightfoot blamed remote learning for a spike in carjackings around Chicago in a press conference on Monday. Tom Schuba of the Chicago Sun-Times helps fact check the mayor's claims. Host: Mary Dixon; Producer: Cianna Greaves
There are more allegations of misconduct about the former coach of the Chicago Red Stars, this time from his days as a local youth soccer coach. Host: Melba Lara; Producer: Lauren Frost
Blacks make up only 15 percent of the Chicago Fire Department. Engine Company 21 in the Washington Park neighborhood on Chicago’s South Side is trying to boost those ranks. Host: Melba Lara; Reporter: Michael Puente
Chicago Public Schools and the teachers union are finalizing a multi-million dollar settlement for a group of laid off Black teachers, marking the end of a decade-long fight against school reforms. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Sarah Karp
Lunar New Year officially began last week, and to celebrate WBEZ’s Lisa Labuz talked with historian Shermann “Dilla” Thomas about the history of Chicago’s Chinatown neighborhood. Producer: Cianna Greaves
Doctor Andrew Pershing, Director of Climate Science for Climate Central, explains why winter cold snaps are getting shorter across Illinois and the United States. Host: Lisa Labuz; Producer: Lauren Frost
One community group continues to provide small grants, but says more resources are needed to help food-cart operators. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Esther Yoon-Ji Kang
The former Chicago police officer is scheduled to be released Thursday after being locked up less than four years for the 2014 murder. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Patrick Smith
Two years into the pandemic, omicron is once again forcing houses of worship and their congregants online. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Adora Namigadde
Pritzker’s tax-relief package includes suspending a 1% sales tax on food and stops a planned gas tax increase from taking effect in July. Host: Lisa Labuz; Reporter: Alex Degman