
The latest news and featured stories from WBEZ Chicago.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 2782 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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Four beluga whales have been transported to the Shedd Aquarium from Canada in an effort aquarium staff called “unprecedented” and “urgent.” But animal rights advocates have questions about how the Shedd will be handling the belugas. HOST: MELBA
Brothers and restaurateurs Teddy and Alexis Vejar spent their childhood surrounded by great cooks both in Mexico and the US. Now, they run the restaurant Jarabe on the city’s Near West Side, where they serve cochinita pibil. The dish reminds them of ... more
School districts across the country are seeing a spike in students with autism. As it has in other places, the increase in students with special needs is putting a tremendous strain on Chicago Public Schools’ budget. It’s a key reason why, despite de... more
It’s been more than three months since West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park suddenly closed. Now patients nearby on Chicago’s West Side are traveling farther for care and ending up in crowded emergency departments at other hospitals. These are th... more
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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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2. Megan Nolan
3. Dr. George Naratadum
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5. Lucy Dacus
6. Maxim Krupsky
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8. Maggie Hennessey
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