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Illinois Says ‘Yes’ To The World Health Organization
The U.S. withdrew from the World Health Organization in January, citing an alleged mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, states like Cali…
5 months, 1 week ago
Indiana Residents Want To Pump Breaks On Data Center: ‘This Could Make My Farm Not Viable’
An Amazon data center is set to break ground in Hobart, Ind., this spring. Hobart Mayor Josh Huddlestun says the company will pay the $47 million upf…
5 months, 1 week ago
Amazon Superstore Coming To Chicago Suburbs
Online retail behemoth Amazon is closing all of its branded grocery stores — but already has the greenlight to experiment with a new retail idea: a “…
5 months, 1 week ago
WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: Jan. 30, 2026
Chicago City Council advances plan to strengthen enforcement of the Welcoming City Ordinance. THC drinks have come to the United Center. A Congressio…
5 months, 1 week ago
What’s That Building? A Woodlawn Gem Transformed From Synagogue To Arts Club
There’s hardly a better example of how Chicago’s old buildings keep finding new life than a three-story place on Champlain Avenue in Woodlawn, just h…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Rapid Responders In Minnesota And Chicago Reflect On Violent ICE Enforcement
After the shooting deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by federal immigration agents in Minnesota, fear, anger, and organizing have surged in commun…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Leading Democratic Candidates For Illinois’ Senate Seat Face Off In First Debate
The field to replace longtime Illinois Senator Dick Durbin is a crowded one: 16 people are vying for the nomination. Leading in the polls are Congres…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
What’s Ahead For The Air We Breathe?
For the first time, when the EPA is considering new limits on air pollution, it will no longer estimate the monetary cost of lives saved from regulat…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: Jan. 23, 2026
Why did Chicago just agree to ban some hemp products? Who is falling behind in the race to replace Sen. Dick Durbin? And did a Chicago landlord tip o…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Chicago Restaurant Week Is Back
Chicago Restaurant Week is back starting Friday, Jan. 23 until Feb. 8. In the Loop sits down with WBEZ food and drink writer Maggie Hennessy and mode…
5 months, 3 weeks ago