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Do COVID-19 Vaccines Still Protect Against Variants?

All three of the vaccines available in the U.S. have good protection against all of the variants we know of, says Chicago Department of Public Health’s Dr. Allison Arwady. Find all our coverage at WBEZ.org/VaccineFAQ

Episode 936 – Tools, Tips and Tricks – Specops Password Auditor

This week's tools, tips and tricks talk about a Windows Active Directory password auditing tool. Specops Password Auditor is a free analyzer to give you insight into your password policies and the security posture of your accounts.

Source: https://specopssoft.com/product/specops-password-auditor/

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How Does The COVID-19 Vaccine Affect Pregnant Women?

Pregnant women were not included in initial trials for vaccines, however they are at a higher risk of getting severe COVID-19. Dr. Lisa Green with Family Christian Health Center says expecting mothers should discuss their options with their doctor. Fin...

Mayor Lightfoot’s Time At City Hall, Halfway Into Term

While some aldermen may complain that her leadership style leaves them out of the discussion, some of Lightfoot's supporters see ongoing conflict as a sign of strength for the mayor. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Claudia Morell

Episode 935 – The Gab Hack, How Open Source Can Embarrass You

Open source has changed the way application are created. However, this episode talks about how open source can turn around and embarrass you.

Source - https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2021/03/rookie-coding-mistake-prior-to-gab-hack-came-from-sites-cto/

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VP Kamala Harris Urges Chicagoans To Get Vaccinated

In a WBEZ exclusive interview, Harris promoted the new United Center mass vaccination site and said: “Folks have to take this vaccine when it is their turn.” Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Natalie Moore

A History of Chicago in 10 Books

On March 4, 1837, Chicago was officially incorporated as a city. In the one hundred and eighty-four years since then, the city has grown and changed. On this anniversary of incorporation, we suggest ten books to get to know this complex city a little bit better. Sun Ra’s Chicago: Afrofuturism and the City In Sun Ra’s Chicago, William Sites brings this visionary musician back to earth—specifically to the city’s South Side, where from 1946 to 1961 he lived and relaunched his career. The postwar South Side was a hotbed of unorthodox religious and cultural activism: Afrocentric philosophies flourished, storefront prophets sold “dream-book bibles,” and Elijah Muhammad was building the Nation of Islam. It was also an unruly musical crossroads where the man then known as Sonny Blount drew from an array of intellectual and musical sources—from radical nationalism, revisionist Christianity, and science fiction to jazz, blues, Latin dance music, and pop exotica—to construct a philosophy and performance style that imagined a new identity and future for African Americans. Sun Ra’s Chicago shows that late-twentieth-century Afrofuturism emerged from a deep, utopian engagement with the city—and that by excavating the postwar black experience of Sun Ra’s South Side milieu, we can come to see the […]

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Mercy Hospital In Bronzeville Could Avoid Closure

After months of intense opposition, Mercy’s parent company is in a deal to sell it to a Chicago non-profit affiliated with a Michigan-based biomedical technology company. Host: Odette Yousef; Reporter: Kristen Schorsch

Episode 934 – Please Do Not Use Email To Send Tax Documents To Anyone

It's tax season and if you use a tax preparer to do your taxes you need to get your information to them. There are many ways to do this but this episode talks about why regular email shouldn't be one of them.

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Parents: Take Time For Your Own Mental Health

Counselor and Northwestern teacher Gideon Litherland says quarantining is especially hard on kids and their parents. Many parents tend to focus on their children’s mental health first, sometimes at the expense of their own. Reporter: Patrick Smith

Ebony Magazine Relaunches, Outside Chicago

The iconic Ebony magazine is back after a nearly two-year hiatus. Eden Bridgeman Sklenar is the new owner, and she explains the changes made to this giant in Black media. Host: Melba Lara; Reporter: Michael Puente

Episode 933 – Sometimes The Popular Tech Blogs Give Poor Security Advice

There are thousands of articles published on the Internet every single day. Not everyone is accurate or provides good security advice. This episode talks about an article that was posted but gave outdated security advice.

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Episode 932 – It’s Tax Time, What You Should Know To Protect Your Identity

It's tax season and that means identity theft, phishing and fraud will be in the up swing. This episode talks about the things you can do if you are a victim or suspect you are a victim of tax fraud.

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IRS 5017c Form

IRS Form 14039

IRS Protection PIN

IRS Identity Protection Unit

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CPS Elementary Students Are Back In Class After A Year

“We’re going to recapture the magic in our classrooms,” said CPS' CEO. This comes as principals raised concerns about adequate staffing. Host: Melba Lara; Reporter: Sarah Karp

CPS Teens Want To Be Heard In Back-To-School Plans

Chicago Public Schools is looking to bring back high schoolers before the school year ends. Chicago teens say they want in on the planning. Host: Marie Lane; Reporter: Adriana Cardona-Maguigad

Dealing With Chores Equally During The Pandemic

WBEZ is highlighting insights and advice from mental health professionals about how we’re coping after a year of the pandemic. Emma Coate is a licensed clinical social worker, and she says chores are one big issue that comes up for couples living toget...

Chicago Aldermen Push Banks For More Equitable Lending

A slew of major banks snubbed Chicago City Councilmembers, after Aldermen asked to talk to the banks directly about deep racial disparities in their mortgage lending. Host: Melba Lara; Reporter: Linda Lutton