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Pandemic Triggered Traumas For Some Chicago Refugees

Bare grocery shelves and lockdowns during the pandemic triggered painful traumas for some refugees of war-torn countries now in Chicago. Host: Mary Dixon; Producer: Odette Yousef

Episode 942 – Why Facebooks Hates Apples iOS 14.5 Privacy Update

Apple will be releasing iOS 14.5 very soon. This update delivers a huge improvement to user's privacy by allowing users to directly restrict apps from collecting data on you and forcing apps to show you exactly what they are collecting. Facebook hates this. This episode talks about why and why you should update and block data collection the day it's released.

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Chicago Charter School Noble Admits A Racist Past

The Noble charter school network is one of many charters nationally backing away from punitive discipline policies aimed at students of color. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Sarah Karp

One Year Later, A New Perspective On What’s Important

WBEZ has been asking listeners to share stories about how this past pandemic year has impacted their lives. Chicago teacher Mel Georgiou remembers packing up at her South Side school for what most thought would be a few weeks of shutdown.

Episode 941 – Tools Tips and Tricks – Lockbin.com

This week's tools, tips and tricks talks about a secure way to transfer files, Lockbin.com. As we get into tax time there will be a need to send highly sensitive files around, using regular email is not a valid secure option. This episode talks about Lockbin and how it's one of the easier solutions to transfer files securely.

Source: https://lockbin.com/

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How Is Chicago Vaccinating People At Homeless Shelters?

According to Chicago Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady, the city’s health department is providing vaccine to homeless shelters around Chicago. The city funds more than 3,000 beds at 50 homeless shelters. Find all our coverage at WBEZ.org/Va...

Chicago’s Food Bank Head Reflects On Hunger In A Pandemic

The Greater Chicago Food Depository serves Cook County, stocking 450 food pantries in the city and the suburbs. CEO Kate Maehr believes it’ll be many years before hunger returns even to pre-pandemic levels. Host: Melba Lara; Reporter: Odette Yousef

After Recent Suicides, Chicago Police Hire Wellness Adviser

Alexa James, the CEO of the Chicago chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is joining the department after working for years in partnership with the Chicago Police. Host: Melba Lara; Reporter: Patrick Smith

Episode 940 – Breach Data Analysis Shows How Bad Password Reuse Is

Password reuse is still a big problem and an analysis of breached data proves that statement. This episode talks about password resuse, how hackers thrive on it and why you should never, ever use the same password on two sites.

Source: https://spycloud.com/2021-annual-credential-exposure-report/

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Chicago Monuments Project Holds First Public Webinar

The city has established a Chicago Monuments Project to grapple with a complicated history and think of new ways to develop public art for the future. WBEZ’s race, class and communities team brings perspectives from the project's advisory committee. Ho...

Episode 939 – Stay Safe Online During Tax Time

The National Cyber Security Alliance in conjunction with the IRS has released an easy-to-understand resource with tips on how to stay safe during tax time. This episode goes through some of the tips and reminds you the things you can do to maximize your privacy protection.

Stay Safe Online Website - https://staysafeonline.org/

Stay Safe During Tax Time Resource - https://staysafeonline.org/resource/tax-time-2021/

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What’s Expected For Federal COVID-19 Relief In Illinois

The U.S. House will vote today on $1.9 trillion in relief funding for extended unemployment benefits, direct payments for families and individuals, and help for local government and schools. Host: Mary Dixon; Guest: J. B. Pritzker, Raja Krishnamoorthi

Who’s Eligible For The COVID-19 Vaccine In Indiana

After first allowing front-line health care workers and long-term care facility residents access, the state of Indiana has been increasing who’s eligible based on their age. Find all of our coverage at WBEZ.org/VaccineFAQ

Episode 938 – Cloud Storage Configuration Is Still Proving To Be A Security Challenge

Cloud services have helped developers create applications faster and more efficiently. However, there still security responsibilities that fall on the developers and their teams. This episode talks about cloud storage and how it's still being overlooked and putting data at risk.

Source: https://blog.zimperium.com/unsecured-cloud-configurations-exposing-information-in-thousands-of-mobile-apps/

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Immunocompromised Illinoisans Can Get Vaccinated

While people with serious underlying health conditions can get vaccinated in most of Illinois, those the most at-risk to any infection say life won’t get back to “normal.” Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Vivian McCall

Hunger Strike Ends, But Metal Shredder Protest Continues

Three people who took part in a one-month hunger strike are among the activists fighting to block a new shredding plant on Chicago’s Southeast Side. Reporter: Linda Lutton; Speakers: Yesenia Chavez, Oscar Sanchez, Chuck Stark

Epsiode 937 – As Predicted, Covid Vaccine Themed Phishing Up Last Month

As predicted phishing attacks using Coivd vaccine as the theme has risen greatly in the last three months. This episode goes into the details of the types of emails being seen and what you can do to help you and your employees avoid these pitfalls.

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