Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchCPS Discrimination Lawsuit Highlights Need for Black Male Teachers
Ten years ago, Vivonell Brown was a teacher at Woodson Elementary in Bronzeville, on track to become a principal, when he lost his job. And he wasn’t the only one: More than a hundred Black educators…
Published on 3 years, 9 months ago
Why Illinois' Richest Man is Spending Big on Republicans
If you thought Ken Griffin was running for governor in Illinois, we wouldn’t blame you. Whenever there’s news about Republican candidates, you usually see his name too. That’s because the richest man…
Published on 3 years, 9 months ago
'I Wish for Them to Have Peace, Freedom': Chicago Ukrainians React to Russian Invasion
The Chicago area is home to nearly 54,000 people of Ukrainian ancestry, the second-largest in the U.S. Many Ukrainians here are scared and confused, waiting to reach friends and family in Ukraine as …
Published on 3 years, 9 months ago
How Chi Remains Segregated, Masks to (Maybe) Come Off, and Cute Animal Stories
On Wednesday, alderpeople authorized the city to spend $700,000 to buy a now-vacant Aldi in West Garfield Park. But it’s not yet clear if the city will actually acquire the property, if it will ensur…
Published on 3 years, 9 months ago
Why Rogers Park Hare Krishnas Are Worried About Proposed Development
Since 2017, a developer has been pushing for rezoning in Rogers Park so he can turn a 100-year-old vacant building at 1710 W. Lunt Ave. into a modern 20-unit housing complex, including four affordabl…
Published on 3 years, 9 months ago
Grocery Stores Abandoned West Garfield Park. Will the City Step In?
There are currently no grocery stores operating in the West Garfield Park neighborhood. An Aldi that operated there for three decades suddenly boarded up their doors in October, and now the Save-A-Lo…
Published on 3 years, 9 months ago
The Reader Paved the Way for Alt-Weeklies. What About its Future?
The future of the Chicago Reader is in question. After years of money troubles and ownership changes, the 50-year-old paper is set to become a nonprofit to gain financial stability. But the transitio…
Published on 3 years, 9 months ago
Pandemic in the Church, Southeast Side Recycling Decision, and the All-Star Game
After years of being continuously delayed, the Southeast Side recycling permit decision is set to be officially announced in the coming days. Block Club Chicago reporter Maxwell Evans and WBEZ's Ador…
Published on 3 years, 9 months ago
This Man Helped Popularize Chinese Food. But His Death Remains Mysterious
In the early 1900s, Chin Foin’s restaurants helped popularize Chinese food among white Americans. Chicago’s King Yen Lo, King Joy Le, and The Mandarin Inn served an upscale version of what you would …
Published on 3 years, 9 months ago
As Pandemic Drags On, Domestic Violence Continues to Rise
Two years into the pandemic, domestic violence cases continue to rise as victims are stuck at home with the people who harm them and are isolated from outside communities that may be able to offer he…
Published on 3 years, 10 months ago