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Meet Don Wachter, better known as the Bearman
The Chicago Bears are heading into the playoffs tonight with a game against their arch nemesis Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field. Before the big…
3 months ago
Chicago Bears beat the Green Bay Packers to advance in the playoffs
If you heard a thunderous roar in Chicago Saturday night – it wasn’t an earthquake. It was Bears fans – overcome with excitement over a historic …
3 months ago
What will the Bears have to do to grate the Packers on Saturday?
After winning the N-F-C North for the first time since 20-18, the Chicago Bears have the city buzzing, as they’ll open the playoffs at Soldier Field …
3 months, 1 week ago
Minnesota ICE shooting resembles immigration enforcement tactics in Chicago
Yesterday’s (WED) shooting of an unarmed Minneapolis woman by an immigration enforcement agent is reverberating across the country. The shooting r…
3 months, 1 week ago
Hear prominent Chicagoans read Carl Sandburg’s iconic 1914 poem “Chicago”
The Carl Sandburg poem “Chicago” has been a beloved local anthem for more than a century. But the poem is making the rounds again. That’s because…
3 months, 1 week ago
Chicago is a drinker’s paradise — even for the sober and the sober-curious among us
New Year's resolutions are in full swing, and many people have committed to Dry January or year-round sobriety. A Gallup survey from 20-24 shows …
3 months, 1 week ago
U.S. occupation not good for Venezuela, America or Chicago, says UChicago expert Robert Pape
Pape, an international security affairs and political violence expert, shared four key takeaways in conversation with WBEZ's Sasha-Ann Simons on 'In …
3 months, 1 week ago
A family fled the war in Ukraine, only to face danger on American soil (updated)
When Russia’s invasion of Ukraine forced millions from their homes, many people were given temporary refuge in the U.S. But as the war in Ukraine dr…
3 months, 1 week ago
A family fled the war in Ukraine, only to face danger on American soil
When Russia’s invasion of Ukraine forced millions from their homes, many people were given temporary refuge in the U.S. But as the war in Ukraine …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Press play on Vocalo’s delightful 70-song holiday playlist
A good holiday party needs a solid soundtrack. Looking to refresh yours? WBEZ sister station Vocalo has added 20 new songs to its popular annual h…
3 months, 3 weeks ago