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D-Composed wants audience members to “come as you are.”
Before Bridgerton’s string quartet renditions of pop songs, D-Composed was performing chamber music Beyoncé covers in Chicago. The Black chamber m…
1 year, 4 months ago
Chicago is closing its biggest tent city but comes up short on promised apartments
This Friday, Chicago officials plan to clear out what remains of the city’s biggest homeless encampment. They say they’re providing rent-free apar…
1 year, 4 months ago
Bears head coach Matt Eberflus fired
WBEZ sports contributor Cheryl Raye-Stout discusses what's next for the team. Reporter: Noah Jennings
1 year, 4 months ago
A new exhibit in Springfield is dedicated to the late Chicago sculptor Richard Hunt
The Black artist from the South Side used his art to express grief, racial trauma and liberation. Reporter: Mawa Iqbal; Host: Mary Dixon
1 year, 4 months ago
Kink, drag, circus and song: 10 holiday nights out for adults sure to bring yuletide cheer
Chicago’s holiday season is a-go…and while there are plenty of wholesome events to entertain little ones, the season isn’t just for the kids. Fro…
1 year, 4 months ago
Kink, drag, circus and song: 10 holiday nights out for adults sure to bring yuletide cheer
Chicago’s holiday season is a-go…and while there are plenty of wholesome events to entertain little ones, the season isn’t just for the kids. Fro…
1 year, 4 months ago
A culinary queen talks food and feels at Friendsgiving
Thanksgiving can feel like a fraught time for some folks… whether it’s complicated relationships or tense political conversations. The last thing…
1 year, 4 months ago
The federal corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan took a dramatic turn this week.
One of the most infamous moles in Chicago political lore has taken the stand. Danny Solis was a Chicago alderperson – and made multiple undercover…
1 year, 4 months ago
Debate over hydrogen as a clean energy source hits the Midwest
The Department of Energy last week committed up to one-billion dollars to ramp up hydrogen production in the Midwest. Proponents say the investme…
1 year, 4 months ago
The south suburbs experienced a record tax increase this year.
Property tax bills rose nearly 20-percent for the median homeowner in south suburban Cook County – the highest increase in three decades. WBEZ’s A…
1 year, 4 months ago