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Historian and WBEZ contributor Shermann Dilla Thomas, and midday host Lisa Labuz look back at the music and culture of Chicago’s Jazz era. Host: Mary Dixon; Producer: Cianna Greaves

Chicago schools and the city’s department of public health are still trying to build an effective COVID response two years into the pandemic. Host: Lisa Labuz; Reporter: Sarah Karp, Becky Vevea

Cook County judges have tossed 150 cases tied to ex-Sgt. Ronald Watts. But Kim Foxx’s office is fighting efforts to vacate some others. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Chip Mitchell

The Illinois Department of Public Health controls the state's supply of virus therapeutics, but officials are not tracking how the coveted treatments are being dispersed. Host: Melba Lara; Reporter: Kristen Schorsch

Thompson will have to give up his 11th Ward seat after being convicted of the federal crimes. Host: Melba Lara; Reporter: Jon Seidel

Ruby Ferguson, food equity policy lead at the Greater Chicago Food Depository, shares an update on the city's progress around food pantries, nutrition benefits and other food equity priorities. Host: Melba Lara; Reporter: Natalie Moore

Researchers are out grabbing samples from all over the Great Lakes, to better understand the lakes in winter. Geo-sciences Professor Maureen Coleman from the University of Chicago is a part of the "Winter Grab" effort. Host: Melba Lara; Producer: Laure...

In text messages to a manager, a teenage female lifeguard alleged sexist workplace behavior was common and “f**** up people for a long time.” Host: Lisa Labuz; Reporter: Dan Mihalopoulos

The number of new HIV diagnoses in Chicago is at its lowest mark in more than 30 years, but Black residents – especially Black men – continue to contract the virus at higher rates. Host: Melba Lara; Reporter: Esther Yoon-Ji Kang

New research shows people trying to prevent shootings are under-supported and over-traumatized. Researchers are offering solutions. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Patrick Smith

College students are struggling academically and socially like never before as they grapple with the ongoing effects of the pandemic. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Anna Savchenko