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Hindu diaspora in Chicago is watching India’s elections, divided over Modi
An election more than 7,000 miles away is impacting how Hindus in Chicago engage with their faith. WBEZ’s Adora Namigadde spoke with local Hindus …
2 years ago
After challenging journeys, migrants in Chicago adjust to life in their new city
Many migrants in Chicago are getting married, having babies, joining churches and sending their children to local schools. But that’s not the en…
2 years ago
Chicago’s Joshua Allen returns home with a trilogy of plays set on the South Side
Joshua Allen has written for Empire on FOX, The Morning Show on Apple TV, and From Scratch on Netflix. He has taken a short break from Hollywood …
2 years ago
A breakdown of what’s in the new Illinois state budget
The Illinois state legislature wrapped its Spring Session before most alarm clocks rang this morning (WED)... after hours of back-and-forth theatrics…
2 years ago
Where’s the (best) beef? A Chicago food critic answers questions for National Italian Beef Day.
It's a big day for Chicago foodies: Today is National Italian Beef Day. Reporter: Lauren Frost
2 years ago
Why cicadas have been noticeably absent in Chicago
Experts at the Field Museum say it's likely to stay that way. Reporter: Juanpablo Ramirez-Franco; Host: Melba Lara
2 years ago
FINOM’s new album ‘Not God’ is out today
FINOM — the experimental indie band from musicians Sima Cunningham and Macie Stewart — has a new album out today. ‘Not God,’ is the Chicago duo’s…
2 years ago
Northwestern president grilled by Republicans about deal with pro-Palestinian protesters
President Michael Schill is one of three university leaders to face harsh questions and criticism from House Republicans today. Reporter: Lisa Kurian…
2 years ago
Andrew Bird takes a swerve into jazz standards on a new album.
Singer-songwriter Andrew Bird spent most of his twenties hanging out at the Green Mill, the legendary jazz club in Uptown. Now, the indie rocker …
2 years ago
Greyhound bus terminal could disappear
Greyhound could be evicted from its West Loop Chicago terminal come October. Transportation advocates are slamming the city for not stepping in with …
2 years ago