Podcast Episodes

‘World’s Largest Karaoke’ returns to the Salt Shed Thursday for a second year

This is WBEZ. The “World’s Largest Karaoke” party returns to Chicago this evening for a second year. The event, hosted by the Salt Shed on the Near N…

1 year, 3 months ago

Turns out vetoes weren’t such a novelty in Chicago city politics

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson made headlines recently when he issued the first veto by a mayor in nearly 20 years, on an ordinance to create snap cur…

1 year, 3 months ago

Medicaid helps keep this toddler alive and at home. Cuts could put that at risk.

In Illinois, Medicaid is a lifeline for one in four people who are low income or have a disability.

This public program pays for everything from senio…

1 year, 3 months ago

A state lawmaker wants to bring an overdose prevention site pilot program to Illinois

A bill that could help bring pilot programs for overdose prevention sites to Illinois didn’t pass during the recent legislative session. HOST: MELBA

1 year, 3 months ago

Here's how President Trump's mega tax bill would impact Illinois

Senate Republicans in Washington have been hashing out the details of a major legislative package. President Trump’s proposed tax cuts and spendin…

1 year, 3 months ago

Chicago cop who inadvertently shot and killed partner has lengthy disciplinary recor

The officer who officials say accidentally shot and killed his partner earlier this month had more than a dozen misconduct complaints against him in …

1 year, 3 months ago

Replacing Chicago’s lead pipes will take decades

Chicago has more lead service lines than any place in the country. Although the dangerous lead pipes were banned in 1986, the city laid down a si…

1 year, 3 months ago

Daisychain brings psych-rock to Chicago on new album, “All in a Name”

The Chicago band Daisychain is having a big summer with the release of their debut album – “All in a Name” and heading out on tour. To make the al…

1 year, 3 months ago

Where will Chicago dance go now that Links Hall is closing?

For nearly 50 years, Links Hall has been a cornerstone of Chicago’s dance scene. After this weekend, it will close for good.

HOST: DIXON

1 year, 3 months ago

Police personnel, friends and family gather to mourn Officer Krystal Rivera

Hundreds of police personnel, friends and family gathered to pay their respects to Officer Krystal Rivera today at her funeral. Rivera lost her l…

1 year, 3 months ago