A pastor’s perspective on housing migrants in his Chicago church: an update
Some local faith leaders are working with the city to temporarily house migrants.
Landon Jones
Reset Temp Producer
Stories by Landon Jones
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The legacy of Arnold Randall, longtime leader of Cook County’s forest preserves
After leading the Cook County Forest Preserves since 2010, Randall is set to retire next week. Reset looks back at his leadership.
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Second City teachers on landing a contract with pay increases, ‘succession’ clause
Two members of the comedy center’s faculty union described to WBEZ’s Reset a separation between the private equity ownership, which took over in 2021, and what happens in the classroom.
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How to spot a snowy owl in Chicago and the signs of an owl irruption
If you spot the arctic bird in the Chicago area, keep your distance to avoid spooking it. It’s likely stressed by hunger and a long journey.
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The best time to surf Lake Michigan is … winter!
Northern winter storms churn up Lake Michigan, producing large swells along the lake’s U-shaped south shore.
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Chicago’s downtown casino brought in less than expected in first four months
Chicago’s only casino opened in its temporary Medinah Temple location in September, about three months later than expected.
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Chicago spent less to care for migrants than expected last year. Does that tell the full story?
The city’s 2024 budget puts aside $150 million to care for asylum seekers transported here from southern border states.
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WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: Jan. 5, 2024
Five Illinois voters filed a formal objection to Donald Trump’s name appearing on the state’s ballot.
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Social Security beneficiaries will see a cost-of-living adjustment this month
Benefits in 2024 will go up by 3.2%, a much lower bump than the 8.7% increase that went into effect at the beginning of 2023.
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How the Johnson administration plans to prevent Chicago crime
With 40% more victims than the previous year, Chicago stood out among U.S. cities for a spike in robberies in 2023.
