Germans vs. Russians: The Origins of Chicago's Organized Jewish Community 1859-1923

Apr. 21, 2013
Tobias Brinkmann speaks about Chicago’s Jewish community from the founding of the United Hebrew Relief Association in 1859 to the creation of Jewish Charities of Chicago in 1923, a time when organizations that served “German” (Central European) Jews merged with those that served “Russian” (Eastern European) Jews.

There should be only one 'Santa Baby'

Dec. 10, 2012
Imitators need not apply: All non-Earth-Kitt versions of "Santa Baby" are invalid.

Mayor Emanuel on his first 100 days

Aug. 26, 2011
 On Wednesday evening, WBEZ hosted a community forum with Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and other city officials at the Chicago History Museum.

Muslim group markets faith with grassroots campaign, airplane

Aug. 19, 2011
As Chicagoans turn their gaze to the sky this weekend they'll be greeted by the following message: “Give Blood---Save Lives---Muslims for Life.”The message will be on a banner trailing from a plane, with over a million people watching Chicago’s 53rd annual Air and Water show.The group behind the ban

#12 This week's mission: Show and Tell

Mar. 29, 2010
Lisa Coughlin is guest-blogging this week for Amy KR. Like Amy, Lisa likes to make things. She is currently making doughnuts (not the kind you eat) and writing.