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The Good, Bad, And Gassy Sides Of Taking Ozempic, Wegovy
Sure, there are weight-loss success stories, but behind the scenes people are navigating insurance challenges, side effects, and the possibility of t…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Chicago Welcomes Belugas From Canada, But Not Without Concerns
Four beluga whales are adjusting to life at the Shedd Aquarium after being moved from a defunct marine tourist attraction in Ontario, Canada, that ha…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Are Chicago's Sidewalks Accessible?
How difficult is it for people with mobility disabilities to navigate the city’s sidewalks? This question is the center of a lawsuit against the City…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: July 24, 2026
Chicago City Council has approved referendum questions for upcoming elections, three-time Stanley Cup champion Patrick Kane is returning to the Chica…
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Chicago Artists On How Public Housing Shaped Their Creativity
The National Public Housing Museum is hosting the artwork of Nathaniel Mary Quinn, including a recreated Robert Taylor Homes living room he grew up i…
2 months, 4 weeks ago
A Cool 100 Years Of Rainbow Cone
Chicago’s summer staple is celebrating 100 years of deliciousness. Known for its layers of flavors, Rainbow Cone’s ice cream stacks chocolate, strawb…
3 months ago
Reducing Chicago’s ‘Urban Heat Island’ Effect
Chicago can feel up to 8 degrees hotter than suburbs and rural areas because there are more buildings and asphalt and fewer plants to aid the natural…
3 months ago
Storms And Flooding Are Only Getting Worse. Here’s What You Can Do
Flooding has persistently plagued Chicago, the city famously built on a swamp. However, as storms become more severe and more frequent, residents wil…
3 months ago
WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: July 17, 2026
Chicago gets a one-two punch with another heat wave combined with dangerous air quality. A North Side Trader Joe’s becomes the first of the grocery c…
3 months ago
Ask The Mayor: July 2026
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is once again in the hot seat, answering our questions – and yours – during our monthly public forum “Ask The Mayor.”
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3 months ago