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Transgender Student Reaches Settlement With IL School District

The fight over transgender student rights in Illinois’ largest high school district is finally over. Palatine based school district 211 approved a legal settlement last night with a transgender student.

Host: Melba Lara
Interviewee: Nova Maday

“He Had It Coming” Tells The True Stories Of Chicago’s Murderess Row

The musical "Chicago" is based on real women who, in the 1920s, occupied a section of the Cook County jail known as “Murderess Row.” The new book “He Had It Coming” tells their true stories.

Host: Mary Dixon
Interviewees: Kori Rumore, Marianne Mather...

One Year Later, Aurora Police Officer Remembers Mass Shooting

Aurora Police Officer John Cebulski was just one of hundreds of officers who responded to an active shooter situation a year ago this Saturday at the Henry Pratt Company. He remembers that day and reflects on his recovery.

One Year After Aurora Shooting, A Community Remembers

Saturday will mark one year since a deadly work-place shooting in west suburban Aurora, IL. Five employees of the Henry Pratt Company died when a disgruntled worker opened fire in a meeting room.

Spring Training Kicks Off For Chicago Baseball

Chicago baseball gets underway this week as pitchers and catchers report for spring training in Arizona. WBEZ's Cheryl Raye Stout breaks down how each team is shaping up.

What If The City Of Chicago Ran Its Own Electric Utility?

A 30 year agreement between the City of Chicago and Commonwealth Edison to provide electricity to city residents expires at the end of the year. A growing number of activists and aldermen wants to take ComEd out of the picture.

StoryCorps Chicago: Their Lives Lost Have A Purpose

Delphine Cherry has lost not one but two of her children to gun violence. She spoke to her daughter, Tamika Howard, at the Chicago StoryCorps booth about living with pain.