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Chicago Civil Rights Leader Rev. Jesse Jackson Dies At 84
The Rev. Jesse Jackson’s story in Chicago begins in the 1960s when he moved to the city to study at the Chicago Theological Seminary. Not long after …
3 months, 1 week ago
Hate Paywalls? So Does John Cusack.
Tired of visiting a news website and getting hit with a paywall? Hollywood actor John Cusack feels your pain – and wants outlets to free the news tha…
3 months, 1 week ago
WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, Feb. 13, 2026
Illinois joins three other Democrat-led states in suing the White House over public health funding cuts. Amazon announces drone delivery coming to so…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
From Gwendolyn Brooks To avery r. young: Chicago’s Black Poetry Scene Then And Now
Between the 1930s and ’50s, Chicago was a hub for Black writers, poets and creatives – an era known as the Chicago Black Renaissance. A number of…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Ask Chicago’s Mayor: February 2026
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order Jan. 31 instructing Chicago police to document alleged abuses by federal immigration agents a…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
The Chicago Newsroom Where Aspiring Journalists Cut Their Teeth
For 115 years, the City News Bureau was a training ground for young journalists in Chicago. Known for its long hours, low pay, and intense, fast-pace…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot On How To Hold ICE Accountable
Lori Lightfoot has worked as Chicago’s mayor, a federal prosecutor and a top leader on police accountability. She wants local officials to do more to…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: Feb. 6, 2026
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson defends an executive order that requires Chicago police to help hold ICE agents accountable for alleged abuses. Marimar…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
More Than Just Books: Inside Chicago’s Public Libraries
Literary hub, polling place, warming center and now… food pantry? Some libraries can do it all. With 81 branches, the Chicago Public Library sys…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Illinois Says ‘Yes’ To The World Health Organization
The U.S. withdrew from the World Health Organization in January, citing an alleged mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, states like Cali…
3 months, 3 weeks ago