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Mayor Johnson explains what’s behind his plans to remake CPS
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is starting to roll out an ambitious education plan. As a former organizer for the ultra progressive teachers union,…
2 years, 2 months ago
Decades-old grades disqualify this Chicagoan from financial aid for college
Federal data shows more than 40-million Americans have started college and then dropped out. And economists say the number of good-paying jobs tha…
2 years, 2 months ago
The Cook County Jail population has shrunk dramatically, but costs have not. Why?
Sheriff Tom Dart cites pay hikes for corrections employees and the expense of managing detainees with addiction or health issues. We analyzed the num…
2 years, 2 months ago
Far South Side middle schoolers work up big plans for their community amid Red Line extension
With the CTA planning to extend the Red Line out to 130th street, residents of Chicago’s Far South Side have been invited to their share of official …
2 years, 2 months ago
Bost v. Bailey in Southern Illinois’ 12th: who’s the “true conservative”?
In far southern Illinois – a conservative congressman like incumbent Mike Bost would ordinarily be a shoo-in for reelection. But he faces a seriou…
2 years, 2 months ago
Families and private schools are shaken up by end of state scholarship program
A state of Illinois scholarship that sent thousands of students to private schools over the last five years is coming to an end this June. It’s le…
2 years, 2 months ago
Chicago migrants looking for apartments face language and financial obstacles
Migrants living in Chicago shelters are under pressure to find a permanent place to live. The city has set another deadline to start evicting peop…
2 years, 2 months ago
At Brookfield Zoo, you can pay to name a cockroach after your ex
Brookfield Zoo in Chicago’s western suburbs says for a donation, they will name a cockroach after your ex for Valentine’s Day. Reporter: Lauren Frost
2 years, 2 months ago
A CSO flutist says goodbye to maestro Muti — in Europe
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra this week wrapped a three-week international tour. It was the orchestra’s first major overseas showcase since the p…
2 years, 2 months ago
MedGlobal Doctors Recounts His Experience Volunteering in Gaza
Five doctors with the Chicago-based aid organization MedGlobal recently returned home to the U.S. after volunteering in Gaza for 15 days. WBEZ rep…
2 years, 2 months ago