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Power-Hungry Data Centers Gobble Up Illinois’ Energy, Water
They use up massive amounts of electricity and water, strain state resources, and get hundreds of millions of dollars in tax subsidies. So what benef…
10 months, 1 week ago
The History Of Chicago’s Mecca Flats Comes Alive In Floating Museum
In a new exhibition, Chicago’s Floating Museum pays homage to Bronzeville’s Mecca Flats through its Floating Monuments series. Built in 1892 as a hot…
10 months, 1 week ago
Are Modular Homes The Answer To Chicago’s Housing Crisis?
With a shortage of more than 150,000 homes in Chicago, the city is seeking new solutions to provide quick and affordable homes to residents. Modular …
10 months, 1 week ago
Flood Insurance Is Getting More Expensive In Illinois
State Farm will raise home insurance premiums for new and current Illinois customers starting mid-July, saying it’s getting too expensive. In 2024, t…
10 months, 1 week ago
Is Chicago Ready For The Next Big Heat Wave?
After the devastating heat wave that hit Chicago in 1995, the city has introduced numerous different plans and programs to fight the heat. But is it …
10 months, 1 week ago
Health Impacts Of Extreme Heat In A Hotter World
Heat is the most hazardous weather event in the world. The UN estimates that mortality for people over 65 years old increased by 85% between 2017 and…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: July 11, 2025
Former alderman Ed Burke was released from prison and former alderwoman Carrie Austin has been ruled too sick to stand trial. Meanwhile, current alde…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Knowing Your Neighbors Could Save Their Life (And Yours)
As we mark 30 years since Chicago’s deadly 1995 heat wave, we look at the way social isolation contributed to the death of hundreds of residents and …
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Remembering Lou Della Evans Reid, Iconic Chicago Gospel Singer And Director
Chicagoan Lou Della Evans Reid co-founded the Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church in the 1950s and led its 200-person gospel choir. She was a pionee…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Chicagoans Who Lived Through The 1995 Heat Wave
Thirty years ago, a deadly heat wave hit the Chicago area, overwhelming city agencies, the power grid, and ultimately contributing to the deaths of 7…
10 months, 2 weeks ago