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DePaul president grilled by Congress over campus protests
HOST: Melba Lara DePaul President Robert Manuel faced more than three hours of questioning today from a congressional committee. Republican me…
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Chicago homeowners contesting property tax bills encounter a burdensome process
If you think your property taxes are too high, one way to get them lowered is by filing an appeal to challenge your property assessment. That fig…
1 year, 1 month ago
Chicago ‘dark pop diva’ Chillona breaks rules with new album — and maximalist personal style
Chicago musician Chillona performs electronic pop and alt-reggaeton in both English and Spanish. Her live shows borrow elements from drag and bur…
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Chicago bakeries have gone viral. Are the lines worth it?
It’s a growing trend across Chicago… dozens of people lining up outside local bakeries before they open. Several city bakeries are going viral onl…
1 year, 1 month ago
Chicago Public Media CEO responds to executive order targeting NPR funding
We hear from Melissa Bell, CEO of Chicago Public Media, on how the Trump executive order targeting NPR funding will impact WBEZ. HOST: Melba Lara; RE…
1 year, 1 month ago
Glock handgun stolen from a CPD buyback was used in several violent crimes
A Glock handgun stolen from a Chicago police gun buyback was used in several violent crimes. HOST: Lisa Labuz; REPORTERS: Tom Schuba and Patrick Smith
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Author of 'Dead Man Walking' visits Cook County Jail book club
Sister Helen Prejean, the famed anti-death penalty activist and author of 'Dead Man Walking,' visits a book club at Cook County Jail. HOST: Melba Lar…
1 year, 1 month ago
Sex, drag and Whitney Houston: ‘Wake of a Dead Drag Queen’ returns with a flamboyant punch
The play, At the Wake of a Dead Drag Queen, tells the story of a drag performer in rural Georgia who dies of complications from HIV. HOST: Mary Dixon…
1 year, 1 month ago
Proposal to address teen takeovers stalls in Chicago’s city council
Chicago’s City Council is grappling with how to address large gatherings of teens that can turn violent – also known as teen takeovers. HOST: Mary Di…
1 year, 1 month ago
Chicago musician Dreamer Isioma on their new album Star Crossed Lover
Chicago musician Dreamer Isioma conjures a unique sonic universe on the new album Star Crossed Lover. Before setting off on a North American tour…
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