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Chicago anchorman Bill Kurtis on his new book ‘Whirlwind’ and journalism’s crisis moment
Bill Kurtis and his booming voice have been a staple of Chicago’s media landscape for decades. His career took off at C-B-S, alongside Walter Ja…
8 months, 4 weeks ago
Your questions answered: Are federal officers required to wear body cameras and identify badge numbers?
Officers with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement weren’t wearing body cameras during a fatal encounter last week. The Sun-Times reports two ICE…
8 months, 4 weeks ago
CPS special ed staffing cuts and reversals are leaving students behind and unserved
Parents of special education students at Chicago Public Schools say their children are getting left behind after the district made significant staffi…
8 months, 4 weeks ago
As consumers are shifting away from alcohol, THC drinks are on the rise
As alcohol consumption declines among young adults, breweries are pivoting to THC drinks to fill the gap. We talk to Sun Times contributor Chris Casa…
8 months, 4 weeks ago
Meet Chicago’s next generation of jazz musicians – and find out where to catch them
September opened with Chicago's prestigious jazz festival. But even if you missed it, there are two more events dedicated to the art form underway th…
8 months, 4 weeks ago
WBEZ is launching two new talk shows today. The hosts tell us about them.
Today is the start of something brand new here at the station. At 9 we launched a new news-driven talk show In the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons. And at…
9 months ago
What should I do to protect myself from a recession?
Alongside the Chicago Sun-Times, we’re gathering your questions about all things money and finances. Then each week, we get your questions answere…
9 months ago
How many immigrants has ICE arrested and detained so far this year?
If you want to know how many arrests immigration officers have made in Chicago this year, you won’t get answers from the government. U.S. Immigrat…
9 months ago
In Chicago, hundreds gather for moment of joy in a public riverfront sing-along
Chicago just spent another week in the national spotlight, as President Donald Trump continues to threaten federal intervention. But that didn’t s…
9 months ago
City Hall spending $90 million to settle lawsuits tied to corrupt Chicago police Sgt. Ronald Watts
The city of Chicago today announced a 90 million dollar proposed settlement to resolve almost two hundred lawsuits tied to Ronald Watts. He’s a fo…
9 months ago