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Chicago content creator finds healing through the art of restoring vintage Coach bags
A bag can hold a lot more than just your belongings – for some, it holds memories.
That’s the case for Chicago-based influencer Helena “Yoonie” Kim, …
1 week, 4 days ago
Final Four
The Men’s N-C-A-A basketball tournament has whittled down to four schools…The University of Illinois, UCONN, Michigan, and Arizona. Illinois tak…
1 week, 5 days ago
The author of the new ‘Burger Bible’ tells us her top Chicago burgers
Chicago is known for deep dish pizza, Italian beef, and classic dogs.
But where in town can you grab the best burger?
WBEZ food contributor Maggie Hen…
2 weeks, 2 days ago
Northwestern study claims to support trans youth, but some parents disagree
A Northwestern University psychology professor is recruiting transgender youth and their parents for a study. He says he’s aiming to find out “how ge…
2 weeks, 2 days ago
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…
2 weeks, 3 days 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
2 weeks, 3 days 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…
2 weeks, 3 days 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…
2 weeks, 4 days 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…
2 weeks, 4 days 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…
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