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A Winter Escape At Chicago Botanic Garden’s Orchid Show
As Chicagoans hunker down for what feels like the coldest stretch of a long Midwest winter, local indoor gardens are providing an escape and a taste …
1 year, 5 months ago
Cellist Ian Maksin On Using Music To Unite Audiences Around The World
Ian Maksin is one musician with a cello, but he can sound like an entire band. The cellist has toured the world, performing on his instruments and si…
1 year, 5 months ago
WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: Feb. 7, 2025
The Department of Justice sues Illinois and Chicago over immigration laws after Brandon Johnson agrees to testify on Capitol Hill with other sanctuar…
1 year, 5 months ago
This Chicago Cafe Owner Is Resisting Trump’s Immigration Agenda
Immigration and Customs Enforcement has detained more than 100 people in the Chicago area in an effort to carry out President Trump’s campaign promis…
1 year, 5 months ago
Palestinian Chicagoans React To President Trump’s Proposed U.S. Takeover Of Gaza
President Donald Trump unveiled a plan to “take over” the Gaza Strip and displace all the Palestinians living there. World leaders scoffed at the ide…
1 year, 5 months ago
What Trump’s Plans For Dept. Of Ed Could Mean For Illinois
Producer: Micah Yason, Lynnea Domienik
Editor: Dan Tucker
Mixer: Ari Mejia
1 year, 5 months ago
New Bill Aims To End Police Ticketing In Illinois Schools
While some students are faced with a trip to the principal’s office for vaping or ditching class, others are met with the police intervention. While …
1 year, 5 months ago
Bird Flu In Chicago
Health officials think that dead and sick birds showing up between Hyde Park and Wilmette could be a sign that the highly contagious bird flu is spre…
1 year, 5 months ago
What Illinois Residents Need To Know About Medicare
The Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period is underway for people enrolled in Medicare Advantage who want to switch to another Advantage plan or r…
1 year, 5 months ago
Will 2025 Be More Of The Same High Prices For The Chicago Housing Market?
Housing prices in Chicagoland continue to rise at a faster rate than in most other major U.S. metro areas. Meanwhile, home sales dropped locally in 2…
1 year, 5 months ago