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The back story of an ornately displayed relic at the Art Institute of Chicago
An ornately displayed tooth at the Art Institute of Chicago was thought to have belonged to Saint John the Baptist. But that’s not the case. Resea…
1 year, 7 months ago
Recent immigration arrests in the Chicago area appeared to violate the 4th Amendment
President Donald Trump is touting the arrests of thousands of immigrants who he says are dangerous criminals who must be deported. But Chicago att…
1 year, 8 months ago
Chicago’s ‘best pizza’ chef receives award of lifetime, then cancer surgery
The Chicago pizzeria Spacca Napoli has been a fixture of the Ravenswood neighborhood for nearly 20 years. Recently, it was recognized by Chicago’…
1 year, 8 months ago
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s legislative agenda for 2025
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson will spend the next few months chipping away at progressive policies on the environment, public safety, and hemp regula…
1 year, 8 months ago
To these Chicago Symphony players, here’s the sound of music in an era of crisis
How does music speak to times of crisis? University of Chicago professor Steve Rings posed the question to clarinetist Stephen Williamson, violinist …
1 year, 8 months ago
New CPS Board president says he took the volunteer job because ‘I love this city’
Thursday, Sean Harden will preside as president over the first monthly meeting of the new partly-elected Chicago Board of Education. It’s a turbu…
1 year, 8 months ago
The federal case against former Michael Madigan is now in the jury’s hands
The federal racketeering conspiracy case against former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and co-defendant Michael McClain is now in the jury’s …
1 year, 8 months ago
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson declared a “full force of government” response to the Trump Administration’s deportation efforts.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson was flanked by his administration’s heavyweights today (TUES) as he declared a “full force of government” response to t…
1 year, 8 months ago
Immigration, Black hair take center stage in ‘Jaja’s African Hair Braiding’
The new play Jaja's African Hair Braiding comes to Chicago after a Tony-winning Broadway run. One of those awards recognized the play's standout w…
1 year, 8 months ago
The high-profile immigration arrests that started Sunday have quieted Chicago’s Latino neighborhoods.
Many residents are living in fear – some afraid to take their kids to school or go out for a bite to eat. WBEZ’s Michael Puente went to Chicago’s …
1 year, 8 months ago