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WBEZ News

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Jesse Jackson
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Civil Rights Movement
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A listener wanted to know about the history of block clubs in Chicago and who is behind them today. HOST: PUENTE

We're following an important local story today that could be disturbing for some listeners. Dozens of decomposing bodies were found at a Far South Side funeral home yesterday. The area around South Chicago Chapel on 95th Street was blocked off by pol... more

Lollapalooza weekend brought thousands of people to Chicago’s Grant Park. Amid the headliners and packed crowds, another group made its way through the festival: parents. HOST: LABUZ

The Women’s Professional Baseball League kicked off their inaugural season in Springfield this weekend. And despite a forecast that brought showers all day, over 4 thousand fans from all over the country packed the rain-soaked stadium… Wearing thin p... more

The Trump administration is shifting tactics in its deportation campaign. Last year, the focus was aggressive arrests … highlighted by 'Operation Midway Blitz.’ This year, Chicago advocates say the strategy is much more subtle. HOST: ALEX

State Representative Harry Benton resigned his Illinois House seat under pressure last month amid allegations he harassed a lobbyist. But the report by the legislative inspector general documented two other instances of sexual harassment, and it’s al... more

Scorch has tapped into that character for many creative projects since, from a poem about hot dogs to a popular series reviewing Park District bathrooms. Now, he’s embarking on a major endeavor: to read the city of Chicago’s roughly 3,000 page munici... more

To the uninitiated, a Rainbow Cone might seem like a recent Instagram-inspired creation. Five colorful layers stacked on top of each other. But Chicagoans, especially those on the South Side, know the Original Rainbow Cone shop is a long-loved, local... more

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Recent Guests

Cindy Hernandez
Sun-Times reporter
Chicago Sun-Times
Episode: 57 decomposing bodies discovered at Far South Side funeral home
Michael Clarke
Father of Disco Shromit Clarke, festival attendee
Family of Disco Shromit Clarke
Episode: WBEZ's Somer Van Benton spoke with the parents of Lollapalooza. Here's what they had to say.
Ellen Smith
Mother of Hunter, festival attendee
Family of Hunter
Episode: WBEZ's Somer Van Benton spoke with the parents of Lollapalooza. Here's what they had to say.
Beth Hagen
Mother of Margo, Smashing Pumpkins fan
Family of Margo
Episode: WBEZ's Somer Van Benton spoke with the parents of Lollapalooza. Here's what they had to say.
Samuel Cole
Former immigration judge who commented on the independence of Chicago's court system under the current administration
Former Immigration Judge
Episode: Mega immigration court hearings in Chicago are fueling record deportation orders
Elizabeth Tracy
Former immigration judge who resigned in protest over the mass hearings
Former Immigration Judge
Episode: Mega immigration court hearings in Chicago are fueling record deportation orders
Mitch Armenschout
Chicago Sun-Times government and politics reporter
Chicago Sun-Times
Episode: The release of a detailed report outlining multiple instances of sexual harassment by a former southwest suburban state lawmaker is stirring up Springfield.
Nick Spizzotta
Alderman who oversees the area where Scorch grew up
City of Chicago
Episode: Chicago comic with da accent makes podcast about da city's municipal code
Lisa Seamus
WBEZ contributor
WBEZ Chicago
Episode: Rainbow Cone marks 100th anniversary serving up its signature sliced and stacked treat

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57 decomposing bodies discovered at Far South Side funeral home
Q: What actions did officials take once inside the building?
Officers and the medical examiner's office removed the bodies and began sorting through the remains, while authorities investigated the operator's prior shutdown and regulation history.
57 decomposing bodies discovered at Far South Side funeral home
Q: How did authorities learn about the improper storage of remains at the funeral home?
Regulators and police received a tip about improper storage, which led them to the site and to confront the funeral director, culminating in a walkthrough where several issues were discovered.
Today marks the unofficial start to Chicago's race for mayor
Q: Is our current mayor running for re-election?
Johnson has not yet announced his re-election campaign, though he is expected by many to run again and his campaign trail comments hint at ongoing consideration.
CPS will lay off 760 teachers in bid to close budget deficit
Q: What do they want the school district to do exactly to cover the deficit?
They want CPS to aggressively pursue funds from other government agencies—cities, counties, and the state—while also drawing more revenue from TIFF districts to balance the budget and prevent further cuts.
CPS will lay off 760 teachers in bid to close budget deficit
Q: So the school board is considering a budget that's making some pretty deep cuts to classrooms. Tell us a little bit about that.
Sarah Karp explains that the board is weighing deep cuts focused on staffing and programs, with 760 teacher layoffs, 801 teacher aides, and reductions in central office staff, alongside a spending freeze that could affect filling vacancies after January.

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Frequently Asked Questions About WBEZ News

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This show frequently covers local Chicago news with an emphasis on investigative reporting, civic issues, and culture. Episodes span from how campuses implement immigration laws and student advocacy to festival coverage, historical music projects, and the social implications of high-profile local events. The mix of policy-oriented segments, community organizing, and arts/culture interviews creates a broad, city-focused conversations ecosystem that helps listeners understand how national-level issues play out locally, as well as how individual stories intersect with larger systems. A notable pattern is the blend of hard journalism with human-centered storytelling, often featuring on-the-ground perspectives from educators, organizers, musicia... more

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