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How Chicago disco-funk artist Ric Wilson built his iconic and international style
Chicago disco-funk artist Ric Wilson has a personal style inspired by vintage, disco and his international travels. He’s toured with such acts as…
1 year, 1 month ago
WBEZ spent time with Brandon Johnson in DC as he testified about Chicago's sanctuary status
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson was on the congressional hot seat yesterday - testifying before the House Oversight Committee on capitol hill about the…
1 year, 1 month ago
Mayor Brandon Johnson forcefully defends Chicago's sanctuary city status in DC
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson told Congress today [WED] that the city’s sanctuary status helps reduce crime – not exacerbate it. REPORTERS: Tessa Wei…
1 year, 1 month ago
‘The Bear,’ ‘Dark Matter’ are filming in town. But Chicago’s Film Office has no leader.
As movie and TV production season kicks into high gear, City Hall has fewer ambassadors to seal future deals. REPORTER: Courtney Kueppers; HOST: Mary…
1 year, 1 month ago
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson testifies before the U.S. House Oversight Committee
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson plans to keep it cool, calm and collected at what’s expected to be an aggressive Congressional hearing on the city’s sa…
1 year, 1 month ago
Legal scholar calls DEI in higher education ‘legally and morally just’
We talk to a legal scholar about how local universities are -- and should be -- responding to Trump's attacks on diversity, equity and inclusion. REP…
1 year, 1 month ago
President Trump is ending temporary protected status for Venezuelans soon
President Donald Trump is ending the temporary protected status or TPS for Venezuelans soon. That program has allowed them to work legally and shi…
1 year, 1 month ago
Haunting new art fills an old Chicago mansion
A haunting new exhibit is bringing contemporary art inside an old Chicago mansion. REPORTER: Courtney Kueppers; HOST: Melba Lara
1 year, 1 month ago
Crimo pleads guilty to Highland Park parade massacre — ending long-awaited trial before it begins
The man accused in the Highland Park 4th of July mass shooting shocked the northern suburbs today (MON) by pleading guilty to murdering seven people …
1 year, 1 month ago
A small chain of Venezuelan restaurants in Chicago is teetering
Rica Arepa opened a third location just last year. A young couple owns the restaurants and now employs 24 people. But business is way down because Pr…
1 year, 1 month ago