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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…
1 year, 1 month 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…
1 year, 1 month 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…
1 year, 1 month 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…
1 year, 1 month 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…
1 year, 1 month 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…
1 year, 1 month ago
Here's what to know if ICE comes to your workplace
Immigration enforcement actions are ramping up in Chicago - in predominantly Hispanic immigrant communities. Many immigrant workers say they’re …
1 year, 1 month ago
If the National Guard is Deployed to Chicago, what would it cost? And who would pay?
I’m WBEZ reporter Araceli Gomez-Aldana. And we're answering YOUR questions about federal immigration agents – and possibly the National Guard – being…
1 year, 1 month ago
The cost of college is going up. Here’s where it stands in Illinois
The price of a college education is higher than it's ever been. In the midst of the student debt crisis, we talk to Sun-Times reporter Mary Norkol to…
1 year, 1 month ago
Next on ‘The Office’ star Jenna Fischer’s bucket list: Chicago theater.
Fans know Jenna Fischer from her time playing Pam Beesly [BEES-lee] on NBCs hit comedy “The Office.” Fischer is also a New York Times best sellin…
1 year, 1 month ago