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Anti-violence groups under scrutiny after deadly robbery involving a peacekeeper
A deadly smash-and-grab in downtown Chicago is raising questions about the best way to reduce crime in the city. One of the alleged offenders was…
1 year ago
Your guide to Ear Taxi, a megafestival for classical music lovers
A supersized music festival with a funny name is unfolding all month long in Chicago. The Ear Taxi Festival is running now through November secon…
1 year ago
Your questions answered: What type of training do National Guard personnel get ahead of deployment in Chicago?
We’ve been getting a lot of questions from you about what type of training the National Guard soldiers get – and what they’re allowed to do while dep…
1 year ago
Trump’s National Guard deployment is on the docket in Chicago court
The immigration enforcement sweep now underway in the Chicago area has come with a lot of bravado from President Trump and his administration. HOST:…
1 year ago
Fall brings seasonal activities to Chicago businesses
Though the weather may feel otherwise, fall is in the air, with apple picking, corn mazes and more. And that means big bucks for local businesses…
1 year ago
ICE’s Broadview has become a de facto detention center, minus the oversight
Many immigrants arrested in the Chicago area are taken to a processing facility in Broadview IL before being released, transferred to a detention cen…
1 year ago
The Rink in Chicago celebrates 50 years
The Rink in Chicago’s Chatham neighborhood is celebrating 50 years in business. WBEZ’S Somer Van Benton takes us there to find out what keeps it …
1 year ago
Should I use my trust or IRA for everyday spending?
Alongside the Chicago Sun-Times, we’re gathering your questions about all things money and finances. Then each week, we get your questions answere…
1 year ago
Broadview Illinois and its mayor have been thrust into the national spotlight.
When Katrina Thompson was elected mayor of the small village of Broadview in 2017, her mom told her this: "You are going to go places that you ne…
1 year ago
Victims of corrupt former Chicago police sergeant reflect on historic legal settlement
Much has been made about a first-of-its-kind “global” settlement Chicago has reached to close 176 lawsuits tied to corrupt former police sergeant Ron…
1 year ago