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WBEZ News

WBEZ Chicago
Chicago
Chicago Bears
Illinois
Chicago, United States
Immigration Enforcement
Chicago Public Schools
Trump Administration
Donald Trump
Immigration
Operation Midway Blitz
Jesse Jackson
Deportation
ICE
Green Bay Packers
Florence Price
Border Patrol
Northwestern University
Nutcracker
Reverend Jesse Jackson
Little Village

The latest news and featured stories from WBEZ Chicago.

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A tropical plant from Southeast Asia has taken root in Chicago. Pandan is the new go-to ingredient for local chefs. It adds a vibrant green color and a floral taste to things like cookies, cocktails, and coffees. HOST: LANE

Being a journalist requires conversational skills. You have to be able to talk to strangers or people who may be upset. Chicago Sun-Times arts reporter Ambar Colón is familiar with the qualifications. She’s been a journalist for a decade. But growing... more

The Supreme Court is set to decide whether birthright citizenship will continue. That’s been the law for more than 150 years. It’s unclear how the court will rule. But the uncertainty has left many immigrant moms fearful about their baby’s future. HO... more

The head of Chicago Public Schools was thrust onto the national stage this week [wed]. The U.S. House Education Committee forced her to testify. Superintendent Macquline King faced tough questions about the school district’s policies on trans student... more

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Kayla Lemon
26-year-old mother of three; North Lawndale resident
LCDC resident
Episode: A North Lawndale church’s commitment to quality and affordable housing
Richard Townsville
Executive Director of LCDC
Lawndale Christian Community Church
Episode: A North Lawndale church’s commitment to quality and affordable housing
Sarah Karp
WBEZ education reporter joining live from Washington, DC
WBEZ Chicago
Episode: Republican lawmakers grilled the leader of Chicago Public Schools today [wed] about transgender students, race, abortion and religion.
Infinity Gant
Housing advocate who grew up nearby
Community advocate in Chicago
Episode: As Airbnbs increase around the Obama Center, housing advocates worry
Kristi Ramsey
Airbnb super host with over a decade of experience and ~200 reviews
Airbnb host in Woodlawn
Episode: As Airbnbs increase around the Obama Center, housing advocates worry
Norman Teague
Renowned Chicago designer
Self-employed / designer
Episode: Norman Teague’s Obama center benches are pure Chicago
Garrett Gemelos
Participant at the festival who proposed to his partner
Episode: Pokémon GO fans celebrate community at Chicago festival
Mitch Duran
Player from Long Beach, California with decades of Pokemon experience
Independent Pokémon player
Episode: Pokémon GO fans celebrate community at Chicago festival
Joel Block
Partner of Garrett Gemelos
Episode: Pokémon GO fans celebrate community at Chicago festival

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#155
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Mayor Brandon Johnson will meet with Pope Leo the 14th tomorrow, in Rome.
Q: Is Johnson going to give the pope a Cubs hat as a gift?
No; the mayor has decided not to give the Cubs hat, despite prior jokes about it.
Hear how a new program brings jazz to CTA Red Line stops all summer
Q: What is the purpose of bringing jazz to the Red Line stations this summer?
To showcase Chicago's diverse neighborhoods and how jazz has grown and adapted across cultures, giving riders a flavor of the city through public performances.
Hurray For The Riff Raff breaks down new live album recorded in Chicago
Q: How did your experiences with immigrant detention influence your songwriting, especially Precious Cargo?
Interacting with detainees and hearing their journeys gave me a direct, human perspective that I wanted to translate into a song, turning personal empathy into art with real-world stakes.
Hurray For The Riff Raff breaks down new live album recorded in Chicago
Q: Can you talk about the line You don't have to die if you don't want to die from Alibi and what it drew from in your life?
That lyric arrived as a guiding light, a map-like line that helped me navigate through personal questions and the broader themes of survival and choice in difficult times.
Hurray For The Riff Raff breaks down new live album recorded in Chicago
Q: What drew you to record these shows at Old Town School of Folk Music?
I wanted to capture the band's chemistry and the energy we built on the road, and the Old Town School venue felt like an ideal time capsule for that moment.

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Frequently Asked Questions About WBEZ News

What is WBEZ News about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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Recent guests on WBEZ News include:

1. Kayla Lemon
2. Richard Townsville
3. Sarah Karp
4. Infinity Gant
5. Kristi Ramsey
6. Norman Teague
7. Garrett Gemelos
8. Mitch Duran

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