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New permanent CEO King talks CPS roots, school closings and student safety
In just a couple of years, Macquline King has gone from being an elementary school principal in Chicago Public Schools to interim CEO.
Now she has the…
6 months ago
Route 66 turns 100, with a symbolic new beginning at Navy Pier
Navy Pier has unveiled a new symbolic sign marking the start of Route 66.
HOST: PUENTE
6 months ago
HIV and AIDS infections up in Chicago after years of decline
H-I-V infection rates in Chicago are rising after declining for about two decades. Infections went up by 29% between 20-22 and 20-24, with about h…
6 months ago
Charles Joseph Smith, Chicago composer and pianist, finally gets his dues with Sooper album
Anyone who has spent time around Chicago's DIY music scene has likely encountered Charles Joseph Smith. He’s the guy breaking it down on the dance fl…
6 months ago
Convicted cocaine cash launderer is a key figure in legal Illinois cannabis
A Chicago man convicted of laundering cocaine funds remains a major player in Illinois’ state regulated cannabis industry.
David Berger was found gui…
6 months ago
Olivet Baptist Church is one of Chicago’s oldest Black churches
Founded in 1850, Olivet Baptist Church is one of Chicago’s oldest Black churches. By 1916, Olivet had become a national model for how a church cou…
6 months, 1 week ago
Rock band The Academy Is… is back with new music for the first time in 18 years
Alt-rock band “The Academy Is..” is back with new music after nearly 20 years.
The Barrington natives returned to the scene with an ode to Chicago… …
6 months, 1 week ago
This Chicago Symphony Orchestra flutist took her baby on tour and kept a diary about it
We heard from Chicago-raised flutist Emma Gerstein in 20-24 after the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s European tour.
But this year…Gerstein is touring wi…
6 months, 1 week ago
Aspira students, and schools taking them in, adapt after charter operator closes
A Chicago charter school network found itself in such bad financial straits that it’s being forced to close the doors of its two high schools, for go…
6 months, 1 week ago
Inside the debate behind Chicago’s food delivery robots
A growing number of *food delivery robots* are driving around Chicago’s north and west sides.
Can Chicagoans and bots share the sidewalk?
HOST: LANE
6 months, 2 weeks ago