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How Chicago’s long history of migrant influxes has shaped its population
Whether from Europe, the South or Mexico, Chicago has seen upticks in new arrivals before — not always with open arms. Reporters: Amy Qin and Tessa W…
2 years, 2 months ago
Where is ‘The Bear’ filming? Finding the set is Chicago’s new favorite spectator sport.
Jeremy Allen White on restaurant row. Ayo Edebiri in the burbs. Here’s where the cast and crew have been spotted so far by fans. Host: Mary Dixon, …
2 years, 2 months ago
Chicago-area library launches political scientist residency ahead of general election
One suburban library wants to help patrons navigate disinformation this upcoming election cycle. Reporter: Adora Namigadde; Host: Melba Lara
2 years, 2 months ago
Routine traffic stops are resulting in gun charges for thousands of Chicagoan
There has been a rapid increase of people getting pulled over for traffic violations and being arrested by Chicago Police. What’s more: these mot…
2 years, 2 months ago
Indiana bill could scale back diversity initiatives at state colleges and universities
Dozens of religious, academic and civil rights groups are opposing the proposed law that passed the state's house and senate. Reporter: Michael Puent…
2 years, 2 months ago
Ramadan started at sundown yesterday
It’s the holiest month on the Islamic calendar and this year’s observation comes amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas. The holy month in…
2 years, 3 months ago
A new casino coming to the south suburbs says it will hit the jackpot despite a run on casinos
The new Wind Creek Chicago Southland is opening just miles from a casino in Gary, Ind., and casino revenue is down in Illinois. Reporter: Michael Pue…
2 years, 3 months ago
In search of ‘Oppenheimer:’ A tour of University of Chicago atomic history
The epic movie Oppenheimer is up for thirteen Oscars on Sunday. Hollywood’s take on the nuclear arms race has some key connections to the Universit…
2 years, 3 months ago
It was one of Chicago’s warmest winters on record
Snow. Tornadoes. 70-degree days. Chicagoland has seen it all this winter. Reporter: Lauren Frost; Host: Melba Lara
2 years, 3 months ago
Migrants in Chicago file complaints about hostile treatment across city shelters
The have been 248 grievances lodged by migrants staying in more than two dozen city-run shelters between June 2023 and January. WBEZ obtained the gri…
2 years, 3 months ago