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Back to SearchSen. Durbin Out, Library Card Changes, and Neighbors Mailbag
Last week, Sen. Dick Durbin announced that he will not seek reelection in 2026, after more than four decades in Congress. Executive producer Simone A…
11 months, 1 week ago
Can You Actually Hit Every CTA ‘L’ Stop in One Day?
Anna Lee Ackerman is trying to ride every CTA train line and hit every “L” stop in record time, documenting her journey on TikTok. Host Jacoby Cochra…
11 months, 1 week ago
City Hall's Many Task Forces. Plus, Alder Staff Made How Much?!
On the heels of a tough budget season, and with looming federal funding cuts, Mayor Branndon Johnson is hoping to get ahead of what is shaping up to …
11 months, 1 week ago
Chicago Musicians Teach How to Heal with Sound
The Kehrein Center for the Arts is hosting a soldout “The Listening Field” this Sunday, dedicated to sound healing, meditation, and rest on Chicago’s…
11 months, 1 week ago
3 Chicago Food Hot Takes with Poochie & Pang
Word on social media is Chicago’s funniest food duo is filming a second season of their show. We’re of course talking about “Poochie & Pang (eat Chic…
11 months, 1 week ago
Why Are Chicago Street Festivals Struggling? Plus, New Restaurants We’re Watching
As street festival organizers struggle with rising costs, a coalition is urging Chicagoans to donate at the gate this summer. Host Jacoby Cochran and…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Meet The New 26-Year-Old Chicagoan Running For Congress
Kat Abughazaleh has garnered national attention for announcing her campaign challenging U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky in Illinois’ 9th Congressional Distr…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Roving Curfew For Teens? Plus, More City Council Votes
The City Council this week held discussions about the future of hemp regulations, the mayor’s affordable housing plan, updates to the city’s curfew f…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
How Chicago Memorializes Gun Violence Victims
Losing a loved one to gun violence can be extremely isolating. But in Chicago, there are many ways communities come together to remember those who ha…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Why Chicagoans Are Obsessed with Hot Dogs
The people have spoken. With nearly 90% of the vote, the audience has crowned the winner of our March Madness Ultimate Chicago food bracket as none o…
11 months, 2 weeks ago