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Inside Illinois’ Gambling Problem
Illinois residents have lost nearly $8 billion gambling last year, according to a new report from the Illinois Answers Project.
And for many, gamblin…
11 hours ago
WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: July 10, 2026
The Federal appeals court in Chicago upholds Illinois’ assault weapons ban one week after the U.S. Supreme Court agrees to consider a challenge to th…
3 days, 12 hours ago
Trump Administration Wants Illinois To Foot Its Own Bill For SNAP Program
The Trump Administration wants states to carry more of the financial burden of SNAP benefits, which were previously a federal obligation. For Ill…
4 days, 11 hours ago
If It’s Broke, Fix It: Repair Cafes Make Your Tech, Appliances Last Longer
We live in a world where replacing something is often quicker and easier than fixing it. Your coffee maker breaks? Buy a new one. Same thing for your…
5 days, 12 hours ago
Chicago Is Making Sports More Accessible
For some athletes, sports are about a lot more than winning. They’re about finding community, building confidence and pushing yourself to new heights…
6 days, 12 hours ago
Rethinking Chicago’s Next Big Infrastructure Project
For its design competition “The Horizon Lines: Visions for Chicago 2050,” World Business Chicago asked residents to come up with some ideas on what C…
1 week ago
WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: July 2, 2026
Mayor Johnson wants to give Chicago renters new protections, Governor Pritzker issues a state disaster proclamation over extreme weather as the Chica…
1 week, 4 days ago
Evanston Stands Firm As DOJ Attacks Its Reparations Program
Evanston made history as the first city in the country to launch a local reparations program. Since then, the city has distributed more than $7 milli…
1 week, 5 days ago
What's That Building: South Shore Cultural Center and Beach
The South Shore Cultural Center is a 65-acre park on Chicago's South Side that includes a secluded beach, a golf course, tennis courts and a nature s…
2 weeks ago
WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: June 26, 2026
After a violent weekend with eight killed and 40 injured, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson joins calls for the creation of a new Department of Gun Viole…
2 weeks, 3 days ago