The corruption trial of Ed Burke to enter final stages this week
The trial is entering its fourth week. The jury could begin to hear closing arguments as soon as Friday.
Landon Jones
Reset Temp Producer
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WBEZ analysis of city data shows largest spike in robberies in more than two decades
Armed robberies, which increased 75% from July to Thanksgiving compared to the previous five month period, appeared to be driving the spike.
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I dare you to make it home before sunset today
In Chicago, the sun will set earlier Thursday than any other day of the year.
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Direct cash payments are changing lives in Cook County. ‘GUARANTEED’ shows how.
Sociologist Eve Ewing interviewed recipients of guaranteed income programs in Chicago to see what cash makes possible in their lives.
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Chicago arts scene gets a $9 million boost
City Council’s budget increase for DCASE was the third highest departmental increase in the 2024 city budget.
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How have the ‘Leaders for a New Chicago’ made use of their title and award?
Reset checks back in with the honorees to see how a recent award has impacted their work to build a just Chicago.
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Despite frigid temps this week, El Niño year could mean mild, dry Chicago winter
The snow and lows in the teens Chicago experienced after Thanksgiving could be an anomaly in what’s shaping up as a strong El Niño winter.
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Netflix’s ‘High on the Hog’ features new episode on Chicago food history
The docuseries explores Black foodways and the contributions of Black culture to the American palate and kitchen.
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‘Share the Shame’: Mortified celebrates 20 years
In the popular storytelling series, participants talk about their most embarrassing childhood artifacts and the lessons they learned.
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SAG-AFTRA wins AI protections and streaming bonus
The union representing TV and film actors won the right to informed consent and compensation for the creation and use of digital replicas.
