With more snow possible later this week for Chicago, atmospheric scientist Dr. Scott Collis joined WBEZ to share more about what makes snow flurries form and fall. Host: Melba Lara; Producer: Lauren Frost
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Storage Cafe analyzed ten major cities in the U.S and found Chicago had the most 311 complaints per capita in 2020. Monica Eng wrote about the high number of complaints for Axios Chicago. Host: Melba Lara; Producer: Lauren Frost
Democratic Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi from Illinois reflects on the capitol insurrection a year ago. Host: Melba Lara; Producer: Lauren Frost
The mayor told WBEZ that the union’s temporary push for remote learning is arbitrary and unreliable. Union leaders say it’s not safe to return. Host: Melba Lara; Reporter: Mariah Woelfel
Chicago Teachers Union members voted Tuesday night to work remotely only starting Wednesday. CPS called the action illegal and a strike. Host: Lisa Labuz; Reporter: Sarah Karp
On the evening of April 15, 1972, Doctor Daniel Claiborne, an African American, was arrested by white police officers on Chicago’s south side. Two weeks later he died in a south side hospital. Shermann “Dilla” Thomas discusses how Doctor Claiborne’s de...
Scientists say sensor networks, cloud-based data and other innovations could reveal more about how climate change is altering the Great Lakes. Host: Melba Lara; Reporter: Mark LeBien; Producer: Lauren Frost
Since August, many Afghans have resettled in Chicago. This has motivated one Afghan 16-year-old to help the new arrivals and other refugees. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Susie An
You know Dasher and Dancer … but do you know the most famous reindeer of all was created right here in Chicago? Local historian Sherman “Dilla” Thomas and WBEZ’s Lisa Labuz discuss the origin of Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer. Host: Mary Dixon; Produce...
Music teacher Trevor Nicholas is up for a Grammy as music educator of the year. His students share what makes him so special. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Sarah Karp
Chicago homicide deaths this year have totaled about 820. The victims include Javier Burch, a 29 year old known as Jay. Host: Melba Lara; Producer: Chip Mitchell
Chicago homicide deaths this year have totaled about 820. The victims include Javier Burch, a 29 year old known as Jay. Host: Melba Lara; Producer: Chip Mitchell
This is the latest Chicago has gone without a first measurable snowfall on record. State climatologist Dr. Trent Ford shares what’s causing the lack of flurries. Host: Melba Lara; Producer: Lauren Frost
The deepening polarity in Illinois' politics promises to shape next year’s race for governor, in what could be a big Republican year nationally. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Dave McKinney
When he was murdered in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood in July, Miles Thompson left behind his parents, step parents and three siblings. He's one of more than 800 people who have died by homicide this year in Chicago. Host: Melba Lara; Producer: Patrick...
January 6th, One Year Later
January 6, 2021, will forever be marked in history as the date of the Capital riot. Now that we’re a year out, what does this anniversary mean for American democracy? We asked three of our leading political science authors to offer their perspectives. Darren W. Davis, coauthor of Racial Resentment
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