
The latest news and featured stories from WBEZ Chicago.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 2889 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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The proposed merger announced Wednesday will now undergo a regulatory process that could take months before it’s approved. Once combined, the health system will include 12 hospitals in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. HOST: MELBA
There are fewer than three weeks until election day. And for the first time, Chicagoans will elect the entire Board of Education. Candidates for CPS Board President spoke at a forum hosted by WBEZ, the Chicago Sun-Times, and Chalkbeat yesterday (WED)... more
Bob Odenkirk has had many phases of his career…. From comedy writing on Saturday Night Live to dramatic acting in hit shows like Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. This weekend, the Naperville native enters a new chapter, acting in a play in Champaig... more
A 19-year-old was detained on Sunday for allegedly plotting a mass shooting at a Hindu place of worship in Aurora. Police in suburban Palatine say 19-year-old Alexandros Paporakis faces charges of making a terrorist threat and illegal gun possession.... more
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This show consistently tackles high-impact local issues through investigative reporting, policy breakdowns, and human-centered storytelling. Recent episodes span education funding and governance, housing access and displacement, public health and safety, immigration courts and due process, as well as cultural and community dynamics in Chicago and its neighborhoods. The program blends data-driven analysis with firsthand perspectives from teachers, residents, organizers, reporters, and officials, often anchored by newsroom reporting and expert guests. A standout pattern is its ability to connect state and city policy with everyday impact, offering actionable context for listeners who want to understand where decisions come from and how they a... more
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2. Cheryl Raystow
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