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Northwestern study claims to support trans youth, but some parents disagree
A Northwestern University psychology professor is recruiting transgender youth and their parents for a study. He says he’s aiming to find out “how ge…
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New permanent CEO King talks CPS roots, school closings and student safety
In just a couple of years, Macquline King has gone from being an elementary school principal in Chicago Public Schools to interim CEO.
Now she has the…
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Route 66 turns 100, with a symbolic new beginning at Navy Pier
Navy Pier has unveiled a new symbolic sign marking the start of Route 66.
HOST: PUENTE
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HIV and AIDS infections up in Chicago after years of decline
H-I-V infection rates in Chicago are rising after declining for about two decades. Infections went up by 29% between 20-22 and 20-24, with about h…
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Charles Joseph Smith, Chicago composer and pianist, finally gets his dues with Sooper album
Anyone who has spent time around Chicago's DIY music scene has likely encountered Charles Joseph Smith. He’s the guy breaking it down on the dance fl…
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Convicted cocaine cash launderer is a key figure in legal Illinois cannabis
A Chicago man convicted of laundering cocaine funds remains a major player in Illinois’ state regulated cannabis industry.
David Berger was found gui…
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Olivet Baptist Church is one of Chicago’s oldest Black churches
Founded in 1850, Olivet Baptist Church is one of Chicago’s oldest Black churches. By 1916, Olivet had become a national model for how a church cou…
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Rock band The Academy Is… is back with new music for the first time in 18 years
Alt-rock band “The Academy Is..” is back with new music after nearly 20 years.
The Barrington natives returned to the scene with an ode to Chicago… …
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This Chicago Symphony Orchestra flutist took her baby on tour and kept a diary about it
We heard from Chicago-raised flutist Emma Gerstein in 20-24 after the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s European tour.
But this year…Gerstein is touring wi…
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Aspira students, and schools taking them in, adapt after charter operator closes
A Chicago charter school network found itself in such bad financial straits that it’s being forced to close the doors of its two high schools, for go…
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