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‘A sea of trucks’ disproportionately pollutes Black and brown neighborhoods in Chicago
The Little Village Environmental Justice Organization and the Center for Neighborhood Technology counted trucks for freight electrification. Reporter…
2 years ago
A gun charge filed during George Floyd rioting in Chicago is dismissed amid controversy
Another federal judge in Chicago who also has dismissed gun cases based on the same Supreme Court ruling says the high court’s decision in what’s kno…
2 years ago
In Logan Square Climate Resilience Means Affordable Housing
Housing advocates in Chicago’s Logan Square are fighting to keep the rapidly developing neighborhood affordable, familiar and resilient to climate ch…
2 years ago
It’s opening day for the Cubs and White Sox. Here’s what to watch for.
Baseball is BACK. The Chicago Cubs and White Sox both start regular season play today. Each team ended last year on a disappointing note. Host: …
2 years ago
Aspiring candidates for Chicago school board can start gathering petitions today
This kicks off the first election season for school board candidates in Chicago. WBEZ’s Sarah Karp looks at the challenges ahead as the city gets …
2 years ago
There's a spike in complaints about inadequate heat in Chicago this year
More Chicagoans reported not having adequate heat this January than any other month in the last five years. Almost half of the complaints were ma…
2 years ago
Feeding migrants in Chicago involves balancing nutrition, cost and taste
The city of Chicago has learned lessons and brought on new caterers to feed South American migrants in temporary shelters. Reporter: Adriana Cardona-…
2 years ago
She called the number on her syllabus offering counseling. No one picked up.
Like a lot of students, Isabelle Dizon was looking for mental health support. Her college promised to help but never came through. Reporter: Lisa Kur…
2 years ago
Donald Trump and Joe Biden poised to win Illinois primaries as they gear up for a rematch
Chicago voter turnout was at or near historic lows, likely a signal of either displeasure with the candidates or recognition that the party nominees …
2 years ago
O’Neill Burke maintains close lead in heated race for Cook County state’s attorney
Eileen O’Neill Burke, who stepped down from a seat on the appellate court to run for state’s attorney, took an early lead against her opponent Clayto…
2 years ago