
The latest news and featured stories from WBEZ Chicago.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 2554 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsDaily News | |||

With the holiday season it should be a busy time for Chicago’s neighborhood shopping districts. While there’s heavy foot traffic on Michigan Avenue and the Mag Mile – not so in the city’s predominantly Latino areas – with many would-be customers scar... more
When a person is deported by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE… It also impacts the family left behind. A year ago, Vanessa Lopez found out her father was being sent back to Mexico… after living most of his life in America. His forced ... more
These “are not ordinary times at the Everett McKinley Dirksen United States Courthouse.” That’s the conclusion of a federal judge who yesterday dismissed the last of five prosecutions tied to protests outside the ICE processing facility in Broadview.... more
Thirty years ago, The Smashing Pumpkins released “Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness.” Now, frontman Billy Corgan is celebrating the double album with a symphonic version at the Lyric Opera of Chicago. HOST: LANE
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This podcast brings a diverse range of discussions and narratives that focus on pressing local issues in Chicago, often drawing attention to underrepresented voices and stories. The topics cover everything from community developments, social justice, and education to arts and culture. Highlighting stories such as the establishment of a Black feminist bookstore and community responses to immigration enforcement, the content is designed to engage listeners with relevant news and highlight various community-driven initiatives. Additionally, the show's format often includes expert analysis, personal anecdotes, and insights from reportages, making it a rich source of both information and inspiration for residents and those interested in urban is... more
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Recent guests on WBEZ News include:
1. Vanessa Lopez
2. Jimena Beltran-Cuanque
3. Robert Falls
4. Sophie Sherry
5. Julia Ansley
6. Tom Healy
7. Mariah Rush
8. Erika Chavez
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