Podcast Episodes

Leopoldstadt is at Writers Theatre

The epic family drama “Leopoldstadt” was the last script penned by legendary playwright Tom Stoppard before his death in 2025.

The Broadway version of…

3 months, 1 week ago

‘The new ube?’: The pandan trend hits Chicago’s bakeries, bars and restaurants

A tropical plant from Southeast Asia has taken root in Chicago.

Pandan is the new go-to ingredient for local chefs.

It adds a vibrant green color and…

3 months, 1 week ago

This little-known anxiety disorder quieted my childhood. But it didn’t define me.

Being a journalist requires conversational skills. You have to be able to talk to strangers or people who may be upset.

Chicago Sun-Times arts report…

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Expectant moms in Chicago are worried about the upcoming Supreme Court ruling

The Supreme Court is set to decide whether birthright citizenship will continue.

That’s been the law for more than 150 years.

It’s unclear how the cou…

3 months, 2 weeks ago

CPS CEO faces Republican grilling in Washington

The head of Chicago Public Schools was thrust onto the national stage this week [wed]. The U.S. House Education Committee forced her to testify. …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

A North Lawndale church’s commitment to quality and affordable housing

Securing safe and affordable housing has long been a challenge for some of Chicago’s Black residents. Since the 1980s, Lawndale Christian Communi…

3 months, 2 weeks ago

The James Beard Awards are coming to town – here’s what to look for

The annual James Beard Awards return to Chicago on Monday.

Known as “the Oscars of the food world,” the awards turn Chicago into the culinary capital …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Republican lawmakers grilled the leader of Chicago Public Schools today [wed] about transgender students, race, abortion and religion.

C-P-S C-E-O Macquline [Mack-UH-lynne] King was testifying at a contentious U-S House education committee hearing. At one point King had an exchan…

3 months, 3 weeks ago

As Airbnbs increase around the Obama Center, housing advocates worry

Four months ago, the organization behind the Obama Presidential Center held a workshop to teach South Side homeowners how to rent out their places on…

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Norman Teague’s Obama center benches are pure Chicago

When you go to an art museum, the seating isn’t typically top of mind… especially when you’re surrounded by masterpieces.

But in the Obama Presidenti…

3 months, 3 weeks ago