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Chicago’s Latino population is having an effect on Sueños’ musical identity
Sueños is one of the largest Latin music festivals in the country. It’s known for its reggaeton music and bringing Latin artists from across the glob…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
A new play captures the longing of children in Chicago foster care
This month, a new play premiered in Chicago that offered audiences a glimpse into the experiences of foster children. The show Alex in Windyland was…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Chicago Housing Authority has new team to tackle lead, mold and other issues
The Chicago Housing Authority has a brand new Healthy Homes Division. The team will help address environmental issues like lead, mold and air quality…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
How Illinois researchers are turning prairie grass into sustainable fuel
A research project at the University of Illinois could find a new homegrown source for sustainable fuel for air travel. HOST: MELBA
10 months, 3 weeks ago
A Chicago migrant’s desperate search for his girlfriend. She was arrested by federal agents in immigration court.
This week, Homeland Security officials are ramping up enforcement actions across the United States, arresting immigrants who show up to their court h…
10 months, 4 weeks ago
Chicago’s festival season kicks off without bolstered security requirements for big events
Sueños starts tomorrow. The Latin music festival is considered the unofficial start of Chicago’s busy summer event season. But at least one a…
10 months, 4 weeks ago
What are the Blackhawks getting in Jeff Blashill?
The Chicago Blackhawks have named Jeff Blashill (BLASH-uhl) as the team’s new head coach. WBEZ producer Noah Jennings sat down with sports contrib…
11 months ago
Behind-the-scenes at the CSO’s Mahler Fest debut
Only three times in the history of music has the classical world convened to celebrate the composer Gustav Mahler. An invitation to play at Mahler Fe…
11 months ago
This Chicagoan is losing hope for student debt relief under Trump
Chicagoans with student debt are feeling whiplash and extreme confusion under President Donald Trump. Trump has called previous efforts to ease th…
11 months ago
Chicagoans with student debt stressed as Trump, GOP cut back relief
President Donald Trump is going after student borrowers. He’s called past efforts at student debt relief “illegal.” And he’s ramping up effort…
11 months ago