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Who was the mystery woman behind one of the Chicago area’s modernist marvels?
A new book reclaims the narrative of Dr. Edith Farnsworth, the Plano patron of Mies van der Rohe. HOST: DIXON
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The federal government’s long criminal pursuit of convicted former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is coming to a head this week
The decade-long criminal pursuit of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan finally comes down to this. On Friday, a man once regarded as th…
1 year ago
How can I avoid getting scammed?
Alongside the Chicago Sun-Times, we’re gathering your questions about all things money and finances. Then each week, we bring you answers from the…
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Family of fallen Chicago police officer remembers her as ‘dedicated’
Officer Krystal Rivera was an animal lover, a devoted mom and a dedicated public servant. That’s according to family members who spoke today (FRI)…
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Why is Chicago violence plummeting? Some credit street outreach workers
Chicago has recorded 157 murders so far this year. That’s the fewest through this date of any year in more than a decade. Some experts are …
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These fans bleed blue and gold in a sea of Bulls red. Despite living in the Chicago area, the Pacers have built a loyal army of fans.
Thursday is Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers. WBEZ’s Michael Puente talked to some Chicago-area …
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Choreographer Christopher Wheeldon blurs ballet and variety show in Joffrey’s ‘Alice
A ballet version of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Chicago’s Joffrey Ballet opens Thursday and runs most of June. The man behind it is the estee…
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Chicago Public Media CEO responds to White House rescissions package
The White House has submitted a rescissions package to Congress, asking them to eliminate over a billion dollars in funding for the Corporation for P…
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Rethinking travel plans because of costs? What you need to know before you go
Rising costs and political uncertainty has some people rethinking their summer travel plans. Whether you're flying off to a faraway destination o…
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How to honor the Black women who resisted before Rosa Parks?
A new opera premiering in Chicago highlights the lesser-known women at the forefront of the Civil Rights Movement. Chicago Opera Theatre is stagi…
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