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Back to SearchWhat You Need to Know About COVID and Schools This Year
Chicago Public Schools start the new school year on Monday, Aug. 22. Earlier this month, the district announced its COVID protocols for the upcoming school year. They include recommended masking, fre…
Published on 3 years, 4 months ago
Top Doc Says Lessons from COVID Are Essential to Monkeypox Response
Monkeypox is a public health emergency in Illinois. There are more than 600 cases reported in Chicago. The person leading the response to monkeypox and all public health issues is Dr. Allison Arwady.…
Published on 3 years, 4 months ago
More Cops on CTA, No Charges in Till Case, and Making Sure Chicago Tells Our Story
Chicago Police say they’re adding more officers to CTA trains across the city after recent violence. A Mississippi grand jury declined to indict Carolyn Bryant Donham, the woman in the Emmett Till mu…
Published on 3 years, 4 months ago
Here's How to Still Live That Summertime Chi Life
We‘re a month away from the end of our Summer Bucket List Challenge. Host Jacoby Cochran and lead producer Carrie Shepherd discuss who, uh, poorly they're doing at hitting all the spots. Plus, partic…
Published on 3 years, 4 months ago
How the ‘Bud’ Became a Staple in Black Chicago
The Bud Billiken Parade is turning 93 this weekend. It’s the largest Black parade in the country. Host Jacoby Cochran talks to Shermann “Dilla” Thomas about the history of the Bud, and Shkunna Stewar…
Published on 3 years, 4 months ago
Butter Cows, Kissing Babies, and Piglet Parades: The Illinois State Fair is Back
The Illinois State Fair kicks off on Thursday. It’s meant to highlight the importance of agriculture in Illinois, but it’s also where politicians schmooze with voters and other members of their party…
Published on 3 years, 4 months ago
Making 'Ms. Marvel': Fatimah Asghar's Path from Chi to MCU
The Disney+ series “Ms. Marvel” tells the story of a 16-year-old Muslim girl, Kamala Khan, from Jersey City who suddenly gains superpowers. The show explores everything from Avenger fandom to Khan’s …
Published on 3 years, 4 months ago
Chi’s Sanctuary City Status Under Threat, CPS Enrollment Continues to Drop, and Grab South Side Weekly's 'Lit' Issue
Across the U.S., big cities, including Chicago, are facing a small schools crisis as enrollment drops. Chalkbeat is out with a new story. ICE is finding new ways to target undocumented immigrants in …
Published on 3 years, 4 months ago
Yes, There’s ‘Nope’ But Here Are Some Indie Flicks to See This Weekend, Too
From the indie flick “I Love My Dad” to Jordan Peele’s blockbuster “Nope,” there are a lot of films to check out in theaters right now. Host Jacoby Cochran chats with film critic Reggie Ponder about …
Published on 3 years, 4 months ago
‘Homos with Hammers’ Are Renovating One of Chi’s Most Colorful Homes
When Joe Bergantino and Ricky Gonzalez put an offer on a new house in January, the Rogers Park couple wrote the owner a letter, promising to keep the house’s funky aesthetic. The house is what’s know…
Published on 3 years, 4 months ago