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With Primary Day A Week Away, Lt. Gov Juliana Stratton Makes A Final Pitch For Senate
During this final week before Primary Day in Illinois, the Democratic candidates are making their final pitches to voters for who is best to replace …
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Rep. Robin Kelly Makes Final Pitch For Senate Ahead Of Primary
In the race to replace veteran U.S. Senator Dick Durbin, analysis from the New York Times shows Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, Congresswoman Robin …
7 months, 2 weeks ago
WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: March 6, 2026
Kristi Noem is out as DHS secretary; meanwhile, Cook County prosecutors dismiss 21 cases against local ICE protesters. Chicago is one step closer to …
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Community Members Want More Input On Chicago Fire’s New Stadium
Real estate developer Related Midwest bought the 62-acre site (known as The 78) back in 2016. On Tuesday, it broke ground for the Chicago Fire’s new …
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Chicago Reader Is Still Free, Still Freaky – Now, Once A Month
Chicago’s premiere alt-weekly has been a hub for art, music, and local investigations since the 1970s. Following a brief hiatus from print, the Chica…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
With So Many Failed Prosecutions Against Protesters, Was The Process The Punishment All Along?
About 17 of the 32 people charged with nonimmigration crimes during Operation Midway Blitz have had their cases dropped with no convictions. Regardle…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: Feb. 27, 2026
Six Illinois Democrats boycott President Trump’s State of the Union address. Meanwhile, Governor Pritzker demands a $8.6 billion refund for Illinois …
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Is American Citizenship A Myth?
Who gets to be an American citizen? And what rights does citizenship afford? Those questions are explored in the new book, “Citizenship: Notes on an …
7 months, 4 weeks ago
The Chicago Roots Of ‘Sinners,’ Plus: That BAFTAs Moment
A racial slur at the British Film Awards is the latest of several recent public racist incidents that have left Black people feeling dehumanized and …
7 months, 4 weeks ago
Why Dems Decided To Go All In On ‘Ice Out’ Strategy This Midterm
In 2024, Republicans won on an anti-immigrant platform. Vice President Kamala Harris had a “tough on the border” message. Now, Democratic candidates …
8 months ago