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Lupe Fiasco On Black Martial Arts Movement, Hip-hop And His 'Samurai' Tour
Producer: Sasha-Ann Simons, Micah Yason, Ethan Schwabe, Mendy Kong
Editor: Meha Ahmad
Mixer: Ethan Schwabe
1 year, 7 months ago
WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: Nov. 15, 2024
Alders block Mayor’s massive property tax hike and the Bears fire the team’s offensive coordinator while strategizing about a possible new stadium si…
1 year, 7 months ago
Hot Sauce Injected Turkey And Other Memorable Thanksgiving Dishes
The holidays are about holding on to tradition, while also figuring out how to make them our own. And the food we make, or choose to skip, is a big p…
1 year, 8 months ago
What Another Trump Presidency Could Mean For Gun Violence In Chicago
In 2022, President Biden signed the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, or BSCA, into law. It provides community-based programs, schools, grassroots…
1 year, 8 months ago
Bob Fosse’s ‘Sweet Gwen Suite’ Comes To Chicago And To See It Is A Rare Opportunity
Bob Fosse and Gwen Verdon are the co-creators of the dance performance “Sweet Gwen Suite,” which will be performed at Hubbard Street Dance Company No…
1 year, 8 months ago
Bears Revisit Bronzeville Site For A New Stadium, Make Team Changes
The Chicago Bears are eyeing a move to the Bronzeville neighborhood, revisiting a potential new stadium site that the team had already seemingly cros…
1 year, 8 months ago
Legendary Chicago Children’s Singer Ella Jenkins Dies At 100
Ella Jenkins, known as “First Lady of children’s music,” released 39 albums for kids. She had a deft touch with young audiences, often using call…
1 year, 8 months ago
Chicago Alderpersons Call Early Vote To Block Proposed Property Tax Hike
In an effort to close the $986 million budget gap for 2025 without slashing social programs or instituting mass layoffs, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnso…
1 year, 8 months ago
What Fed’s Latest Rate Drop Means For You
When the Federal Reserve cuts its key interest rate, the decision begins to ripple outwards, affecting everyone from credit card holders to car buyer…
1 year, 8 months ago
Two Newly Elected Chicago School Board Members On What’s Ahead
Voters chose 10 members, and Mayor Brandon Johnson will appoint the remaining 11 members. The board will transition to being fully elected in 2026. …
1 year, 8 months ago