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Back to SearchWhat Does Chicago Need to Do for Safer Streets?
Next week, City Council is set to consider ordinances that would crack down on drivers parked in bus and bike lanes downtown and that would require t…
3 years ago
Police Head Out, Who’s Next? Plus, Loop Living and Beautiful Places
Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown announced Wednesday he’s resigning effective March 16. Both mayoral runoff contenders Paul Vallas and Brand…
3 years, 1 month ago
How to Create an Elaborate Work of Art on an Egg
Starting Saturday, the Ukrainian National Museum will host workshops on how to write pysanky, also known as Ukrainian Easter eggs. The centuries old …
3 years, 1 month ago
Election Results Are In…But Now There’s a Runoff
City Cast Chicago is in you feed a little later this morning, so we could bring you the most up-to-date results of the 2023 municipal election. No ma…
3 years, 1 month ago
Chi Music Scene Gets Spotlight in NPR Series
As you head to the polls today, we want to offer a little respite from all the political coverage. And what better way to chill out than with a littl…
3 years, 1 month ago
Does Chi Need 50 Alders?
Tomorrow, voters will choose who will run the city as they cast ballots for mayor and City Council. But aside from candidates’ plans and positions, w…
3 years, 1 month ago
Weekly News Recap from WBEZ's 'Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons'
We've got something special for you this weekend. We're sharing the Weekly News Recap from our friends over at WBEZ's daily talk show "Reset with Sas…
3 years, 1 month ago
Election Fatigue, Expanding Paid Leave, and Spring…Is That You??
After months of campaigning, commercials, and forums, election day is Tuesday. But we’re wondering: Does the mayoral race have a true front-runner? W…
3 years, 1 month ago
HBO Max Is Dropping ‘South Side’ But We’re Not
In a blow to Chicago comedy fans, HBO Max announced Tuesday that it would not pick up “South Side” for a fourth season. The show follows various char…
3 years, 1 month ago
What You Need to Know About the New Police District Councils
Police district councils are new on the ballot in next week’s municipal election. Voters in each of the city’s 22 police districts will select three …
3 years, 1 month ago