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Do You Want To Retire Or Work Forever?
Do I have enough money saved? How will I spend my time once I’m no longer working? What if I have a medical emergency or accident? These are just…
2 years, 2 months ago
Chicago Temperatures Are The Hottest They’ve Been In 70 Years
We’re not even officially in summer and it’s hot, hot, hot here in Chicagoland. So much so that Monday’s record-breaking temperature was the hottest …
2 years, 2 months ago
Cook County Jail Had A Record Number Of Deaths Last Year
A new Injustice Watch investigation reveals that 18 detainees died at Cook County Jail, the highest number of people in almost a decade. A spokesp…
2 years, 2 months ago
Comparing Chicago And Colombia’s Immigration Policies
While there are tens of thousands of migrants in Chicago, there are millions in Colombia. And the South American country takes an integration approac…
2 years, 2 months ago
Everyone’s Got A Memorable Childhood Sports Story. What’s Yours?
Summer is tied to childhood memories. Italian ice. Running through the backyard sprinkler. Hanging out at the beach. Sports are tied to that, too. Ki…
2 years, 2 months ago
This Musician Recorded Her New Album In A 200-Year-Old Church
Toronto singer and songwriter Abigail Lapell is out with a new album, Anniversary, which features 11 intimate songs that explore youth, grief and ete…
2 years, 2 months ago
WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: June 14, 2024
The news can be a lot to handle. On our Weekly News Recap, we give you the top stories from the week, and dive into their nuances. This week, Chic…
2 years, 2 months ago
Illinois Is Hitting Pause On A Booming Carbon Capture Industry
Lawmakers in Springfield want more federal oversight and regulations on a controversial technology that is at the center of meeting the Biden adminis…
2 years, 2 months ago
What’s In Season: Herbs, Strawberries And Lettuce
Whether you’re poking around at farmer’s markets or tending a veggie garden, learning what’s ready to be harvested is a way to get in rhythm with the…
2 years, 2 months ago
The Future and History Of Black Queer Spaces In Chicago
We celebrate pride every June, but year-round, Chicagoans are carving out spaces to protect and center Black queer joy. And there’s a long history of…
2 years, 2 months ago