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The Country in Our Hearts: Episode 4
Chicago is home to people and cultures from all over the world — including a large Kurdish community. The story of how they came to America is an epi…
1 year ago
Friday, September 26, 2025
Broadview Mayor Katrina Thompson is accusing Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents of “making war on my community.” Four Chicago alderpersons vo…
1 year ago
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Illinois abortion-rights advocates and providers are preparing for an influx of patients from Wisconsin. At 29 years old, Walter “Red” Burnett is now…
1 year ago
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
The Illinois Department of Public Health is recommending COVID-19 vaccinations for most people in the state, in direct contrast to recent guidance fr…
1 year ago
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Illinois Democrats in Congress have signed a letter asking the federal government to end what it's calling "dangerous and reckless immigration operat…
1 year ago
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Illinois Democrats in Congress have signed a letter asking the federal government to end what it's calling "dangerous and reckless immigration operat…
1 year ago
Monday, September 22, 2025
A WBEZ investigation found the city is months behind a federal deadline to notify residents about their lead pipes. Summer officially ends today, as …
1 year ago
The Country in Our Hearts: Episode 3
Chicago is home to people and cultures from all over the world — including a large Kurdish community. The story of how they came to America is an epi…
1 year ago
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Advocates are urging U.S citizens to step up and help immigrant workers with food and financial assistance. Illinois House Speaker Emmanuel “Chris” W…
1 year, 1 month ago
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
The latest phase of ramped up immigration enforcement activities in Chicago coincided with Mexican Independence Day. Mexican President Claudia Sheinb…
1 year, 1 month ago