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How Lowrider Bikes Are Bringing Together Teens Impacted By ICE Raids
Episode 386
Teens at nonprofit Bikes & Roses, many children of immigrants or immigrants themselves, are creating unique bikes to help heal after the violence the…
2 months, 4 weeks ago
How Did An Eel Get Into The Chicago River?
Episode 385
Last week, Ben Gorashchenko looked down into the Chicago River at the long, twisting, wriggling creature he just reeled in.
Gorashchenko was pulling …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Chloe’s Closet Is Making Prom Dreams Come True For Bronzeville Students
Episode 384
Dunbar Vocational High School teacher Tyesa Walton launched the giveaway in memory of her daughter Chloe, who died at birth. She’s giving away 400 dr…
3 months ago
How A Tortured Man Ended Up In The One Place He Couldn't Be Deported To
Episode 383
After he was tortured in El Salvador and one of his family members was killed, M.G. sought refuge in the United States. A protection under the Conven…
3 months ago
Sidebar: Charges Against ICE Agents? + How AI Hurts Some Job Seekers
Episode 382
Introducing 'Sidebar', a podcast featuring Chicago lawyers discussing important legal discussions and issues. Employment lawyer Patrick Dolan and fed…
3 months, 1 week ago
The South Side Pharmacy Desert Is Growing As Another Walgreens Leaves
Episode 381
The pharmacy desert on the South Side is growing.
As another South Side Walgreens prepares to close, so local leaders and residents rallied outside …
3 months, 1 week ago
Is The Mag Mile Back?
Episode 380
With new tenants opening up on the Mag Mile, Melody Mercado on whether the famed shopping district is back.
Host - Jon Hansen
Reporter - Melody Merc…
3 months, 1 week ago
West Side Center Opens To Fix Chicago's 16-Year Life Expectancy Gap
Episode 379
The West Garfield Park Sankofa Village Wellness Center offers primary medical care, fitness services and more. Access to these things could help resi…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Could The Bears Bill Create Opening For A New White Sox Stadium?
Episode 378
After more than three years on the legislative backburner, the Illinois House approved a major economic development bill that would clear the path fo…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Midway Blitz Is Over, Now ICE Is Quietly Targeting Immigrants At Court
Episode 377
Arrests are ticking back up, with immigrants targeted at hearings and in courthouses, although federal agents are far less present in the streets tha…
3 months, 3 weeks ago