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More CPS grads earn seal of biliteracy, bringing students pride and job benefits
More students in Chicago and across Illinois are getting official recognition for being able to speak, read and write in English and another language…
1 month, 4 weeks ago
For college applicants with a criminal record, “checking the box” can be a barrier
Piles of research have shown that EDUCATION leads to better outcomes for people getting out of prison – and prevents them from going back. In Illi…
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Women in Illinois prisons reclaim their beauty with limited resources
Some people locked up in prison in Illinois say personal appearance takes on a whole new significance behind bars. It’s one thing they can control. …
2 months ago
Prisoncast! April 2026 - 6 - Inside a prison graduation ceremony
April 12, 2026 — Prisoncast!
2 months ago
Cardinal Cupich pushes back on Trump’s religious rhetoric used to justify war
As the U-S and Iran maintain an uneasy ceasefire, there are growing concerns about the Trump administration’s use of religion to justify its actions.…
2 months ago
Illinois arts groups lined up for federal ‘America 250’ money. What version of our history will they tell?
Starting this month (APRIL), the Chicago area will see a wave of events in honor of America’s 250th birthday.
Last year, the National Endowment for t…
2 months ago
Chicago migrants battle high rents, scams and a new housing law in their struggle to find housing
It’s been one blow after another for many migrants in Chicago in the last year—the Trump administration ended programs that allowed them to work and …
2 months ago
Chicago content creator finds healing through the art of restoring vintage Coach bags
A bag can hold a lot more than just your belongings – for some, it holds memories.
That’s the case for Chicago-based influencer Helena “Yoonie” Kim, …
2 months ago
Final Four
The Men’s N-C-A-A basketball tournament has whittled down to four schools…The University of Illinois, UCONN, Michigan, and Arizona. Illinois tak…
2 months ago
The author of the new ‘Burger Bible’ tells us her top Chicago burgers
Chicago is known for deep dish pizza, Italian beef, and classic dogs.
But where in town can you grab the best burger?
WBEZ food contributor Maggie Hen…
2 months, 1 week ago