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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…
5 months 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…
5 months 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 …
5 months 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 …
5 months 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…
5 months 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 …
5 months, 1 week 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…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Her special needs son loves holiday music. She helped design a concert for him.
This holiday season, the Evanston Symphony Orchestra hosted a new kind of concert. The so-called “barrier-free” performance was designed for peop…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
This running club is trying to help West Siders live longer.
In Chicago, where you live can dictate when you die. The biggest life expectancy gap between neighborhoods is 20 years, from West Garfield Park to th…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
The best Chicago albums of 2025, from rock to hip-hop to industrial
Some cities are known for country music. Others for rap or rock. But Chicago has always been an eclectic music town. Artists here borrow from…
5 months, 3 weeks ago