
The latest news and featured stories from WBEZ Chicago.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 2587 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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A good holiday party needs a solid soundtrack. Looking to refresh yours? WBEZ sister station Vocalo has added 20 new songs to its popular annual holiday playlist. It spans pop to jazz to hip-hop. Find the playlist — called “Holiday, the Vocalo Way” —... more
This holiday season, the Evanston Symphony Orchestra hosted a new kind of concert. The so-called “barrier-free” performance was designed for people with disabilities and their loved ones. HOST: LANE
In Chicago, where you live can dictate when you die. The biggest life expectancy gap between neighborhoods is 20 years, from West Garfield Park to the Loop. One of the solutions to closing this gap is playing out in Garfield Park. A son’s mission to ... more
Some cities are known for country music. Others for rap or rock. But Chicago has always been an eclectic music town. Artists here borrow from the city’s traditions of blues, jazz and soul. This year’s best local albums also blend genres and some tran... more
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Content frequently focuses on pressing social and political issues affecting Chicago, providing an in-depth examination of the local community's dynamics. Topics range from highlighting personal narratives, like the challenges faced by residents in economically distressed neighborhoods or the exploration of community health disparities, to discussions about civic engagement and local governance. Unique features include investigative reporting on state operations and public health in correctional facilities, shedding light on crucial issues often overlooked in broader media narratives. Such storytelling is likely to resonate deeply with listeners interested in understanding the complexities of urban life in Chicago.
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2. Latoya Baines
3. Vanessa Lopez
4. Jimena Beltran-Cuanque
5. Robert Falls
6. Sophie Sherry
7. Julia Ansley
8. Tom Healy
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