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Arab American Institute
City Of Chicago
44, the Obama Musical
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The latest news and featured stories from WBEZ Chicago.

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Chicago’s Civilian Office of Police Accountability has released body cam footage from the shooting death of officer Krystal Rivera, who was killed by her police partner Carlos Baker in June of last year. WBEZ’s Public Safety Senior Editor Tom Schuba ... more

In his heyday, the Black media mogul John H. Johnson reached millions with his iconic magazines “Ebony” and “Jet.” His wife, Eunice, founded the Ebony Fashion Fair and the beauty line of the same name. Now their granddaughter, Alexa Rice, is making h... more

Chicago’s inaugural poet laureate, avery r. young, will soon debut his brand new opera. The show is loosely based on his family’s story during the Great Migration. It will bring notes of blues and funk to the Lyric Opera House. HOST: LANE

More students in Chicago and across Illinois are getting official recognition for being able to speak, read and write in English and another language. The Seal of Biliteracy can get students college credit and a leg up at jobs. HOST: LANE

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Avery R. Young
Composer, librettist, and performer
Chicago artist
Episode: avery r. young reimagines opera with notes of blues and funk in upcoming world premiere
Angelina Miranda
Student at Roosevelt High School
Roosevelt High School, Chicago
Episode: More CPS grads earn seal of biliteracy, bringing students pride and job benefits
Ashton Klee Camp
Researcher who studies this issue
Education Justice Project
Episode: For college applicants with a criminal record, “checking the box” can be a barrier
Paul Colvo
Electrical engineer, Stanford graduate
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (applied to program)
Episode: For college applicants with a criminal record, “checking the box” can be a barrier
Pierce (Mike Pierce)
Individual with prior incarceration
None stated
Episode: For college applicants with a criminal record, “checking the box” can be a barrier
Victoria Varela
Formerly incarcerated woman, discussed simple routines
Formerly incarcerated
Episode: Women in Illinois prisons reclaim their beauty with limited resources
Tyshee Ashanti Johnson
Formerly incarcerated woman, discussed personal appearance and self-care in prison
Formerly incarcerated
Episode: Women in Illinois prisons reclaim their beauty with limited resources
Mercedes Owsley
Formerly incarcerated woman, discussed grooming routines
Formerly incarcerated
Episode: Women in Illinois prisons reclaim their beauty with limited resources
Josephine Zaliza
Formerly incarcerated woman, discussed routine and resources
Formerly incarcerated
Episode: Women in Illinois prisons reclaim their beauty with limited resources

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Tonya Mosley
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Illinois arts groups lined up for federal ‘America 250’ money. What version of our history will they tell?
Q: What kinds of programs are being funded under America 250 in Illinois?
Exhibitions, concerts, live readings of the Declaration of Independence, and performances including new works inspired by figures like Muhammad Ali and Amelia Earhart.
Illinois arts groups lined up for federal ‘America 250’ money. What version of our history will they tell?
Q: How many Illinois organizations received NEA funding tied to America 250 this year?
About 20 organizations received the funding.
avery r. young reimagines opera with notes of blues and funk in upcoming world premiere
Q: How are you doing?
I'm swelling well and grateful to be here to talk about Sopronia and this new opera.
Final Four
Q: Are there similarities and styles of play between Illinois and Michigan that could influence tonight's semifinal?
Cheryl notes that both teams have advanced by winning tournaments with double-digit margins and that Michigan's interior size is a key factor; the matchup likely hinges on rebounding, interior scoring, and how well each team can execute in the paint.
Final Four
Q: Cheryl, as the three seed, Illinois is the lowest ranked team in the remaining tournament. What has been Illinois' formula for their success thus far?
Cheryl highlights Illinois' defensive efficiency during the Big Ten Tournament and their ability to dominate on both ends of the court, aided by their frontcourt strength and the performances of players like Moes Johnson and the team's bigs, which has translated into sustained success in the tournament.

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