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Seniors End The Year In Style At Soldier Field Prom

Two thousand students from Chicago’s Noble Network of Charter Schools were donning their finest gowns or suits (plus masks) for a pandemic-safe prom. Host: Araceli Gomez Aldana; Reporter: Linda Lutton

How Do I Know Maskless People Got Vaccinated Or Not?

Mask mandates do remain in effect in a lot of public spaces, so even vaccinated people might want to carry their masks with them when they go out. Find all our coverage at WBEZ.org/VaccineFAQ

Rep. Bobby Rush Takes Aim At FBI’s COINTELPRO

The bill would require the release of all records related to COINTELPRO, which targeted numerous civil rights leaders and organizations. Jeffrey Haas, a lawyer who defended the panthers, shares more on how bill that would open up secret FBI files to th...

Hacked Chicago Gov. Emails Raise Ethical Questions

Tens of thousands of emails from Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s staff were posted online. Experts weigh in on what should happen next. Host: Melba Lara; Reporter: Mariah Woelfel

Reversing The Pandemic’s Impact On School Attendance

Reporter Adriana Cardona Maguigad follows a high school principal on Chicago’s Northwest Side as she tries to connect with students who are falling behind academically. Host: Mary Dixon

Could A Chicago Casino Impact Gary, Indiana’s Fortunes?

The City of Gary is celebrating the opening of Northwest Indiana’s first and only land-based casino on Friday. While there’s much excitement, some worry of a future casino in Chicago, which could draw away customers. Host: Melba Lara; Reporter: Michael...

Episode 975 – Oil Pipeline Attack Group Said It Was Not Intended To Shut It Down

The group that has been identified as the one that carried out the cyberattack on the pipeline has said it was a mistake. This episode talks about this group and their motives and why they released a statement about this. Very odd.

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What A Post-Pandemic Chicago Might Look Like

Dr. Emily Talen, professor of Urbanism at the University of Chicago, shares how the pandemic might impact cities' ability to adapt to a post-COVID world. Host: Mary Dixon; Producer: Cianna Greaves

2010 Blackhawks Player Accuses Coach Of Sexual Assault

The player filed a lawsuit May 7 alleging the team's then-video coach harassed and assaulted him in 2010 and that the team did nothing. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Tony Arnold

How The Pandemic Is Shaping Kids’ Summer Programs

Superintendent Tony Sanders of Elgin School District shares options for parents who are weighing their child’s educational and social needs over the summer. Host: Melba Lara; Producer: Katie O'Connell

The University of Chicago Press Welcomes the American Library Association as a New Distribution Client

The University of Chicago Press and the Chicago Distribution Center are excited to announce a new distribution partnership with the American Library Association (ALA) throughout North America starting July 1, 2021. This includes books published by ALA Editions/ALA Neal-Schuman, ACRL Publications, and other ALA units; posters, bookmarks, READ-branded and other items that promote literacy and libraries, published by ALA Graphics; and ALA’s physical award seals such as the Newbery, Caldecott, Printz, and Carnegie Medals seals. The ALA is the foremost national organization providing resources to inspire library and information professionals to transform their communities through essential programs and services. For more than 140 years, the ALA has been the trusted voice for academic, public, school, government, and special libraries, advocating for the profession and the library’s role in enhancing learning and ensuring access to information for all. For more information, visit ala.org. “The opportunity to partner with a company whose values so closely align with where ALA is right now and where ALA is headed in the next few years is exciting,” said Mary Mackay, ALA Associate Director of Publishing. “We have been delighted by CDC’s responsiveness, their willingness to learn about our business, and their commitment to pivoting with […]

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Episode 974 – Major Cyberattack On Oil Pipeline, Our Infrastructure Is Under Massive Attack

The infrastructure of the United States is under constant attack. Power grids, water supplies traffic control systems, and now pipelines. This episode talks about the latest attack on a major oil supply pipeline.

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Episode 973 – Facebook Crippling WhatsApp If You Decline To Accept New Terms

Several months ago Facebook came under fire with a new privacy policy change for WhatsApp that would allow more data to be shared from the messaging app to Facebook. Initially, Facebook said if you don't accept they will delete your account. They have since backtracked and this episode talks about what the change is.

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NOAA’s New ‘Climate Normals’ Are Getting Hotter

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration recently updated its so-called “Climate Normals,” finding the new, average temperature for the lower 48-states in the U.S. is half a degree hotter than before. Host: Melba Lara; Guest: Dr. Scott Colli...

Episode 972 – Amazon Sidewalk Quietly Released, Turn It Off

A few months ago I talked about Amazon Sidewalk and the privacy implications this could have. Amazon has quietly released this feature and it's enabled by default. This episode talks about what Sidewalk is and why you should consider turning it off.

Source: https://www.amazon.com/Amazon-Sidewalk/b?node=21328123011

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Rules Relax, But Some Chicagoans Won’t Shed Their Masks

Experts say after months of convincing people why they’re safer with a mask, it’s understandable why some aren’t yet ready to leave the house without them. Host: Araceli Gomez-Aldana; Reporter: Mariah Woelfel