New Type Of COVID Vaccine Could Debut Soon
Instead of putting genetic instructions into people whose cells then make a viral protein, the vaccines from Novavax, Medicago and Sanofi carry a spike protein payload.
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Illinois Will Be First State To Prohibit Cops From Lying To Kids During Interrogations
The legislation, waiting for the governor’s signature, is meant to prevent false confessions and wrongful convictions.
As Reopening Continues, Pride Celebrations Return Cautiously
As Pride Month begins, cities are figuring out how to celebrate safely given the pandemic. It’s especially tricky for bars and street festivals where large crowds are a sign of success and progress.
StoryCorps Chicago: Summer Camp In 1958: A ‘West Side Story’
In 1958, Cleo Francine Wilson got a scholarship to spend the summer at a prestigious camp in Putney, Vermont.
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COVID-19 in Chicago and Illinois
WBEZ’s news coverage of the coronavirus pandemic focuses on equity, the vaccine rollout in Chicago and the state, and the impact on our daily lives.
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MAP: COVID-19 Cases And Vaccination Rates In Chicago By ZIP Code
Select your ZIP code to see the current COVID-19 cases and vaccination rates near you.
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Here’s Where The Effort To Rename Lake Shore Drive Stands — And What It Could Cost
As Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot pushes alternate plans to honor DuSable, WBEZ digs into the potential costs and impact of renaming the iconic roadway.
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Whistleblower Who Sought Tougher Police Oversight Awarded $1.1 Million For Emotional Distress
A Cook County jury’s award rebuffs an appellate ruling that left the whistleblower with $100,000 for that harm.
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Pritzker Says Energy Deal Can Happen, But Coal Plant Must Close By 2035
The governor touted a stalled green energy plan in an interview with WBEZ, and touched on an elected Chicago school board and his possible reelection.
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Bars, Restaurants And Gyms Can Open At Full Capacity June 11
Chicago’s plan to fully reopen matches the state’s plans, but officials warn masks will be required in certain places and for unvaccinated people.
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Doughnut Or Donut? Discuss
Doughnut came first but donut wasn’t far behind. Now, whether it’s glazed or jelly-filled experts say either spelling is equally acceptable.
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LISTEN: Sex, Swears And Tennis Phenoms
In this very PG-13 episode, we discuss ransomware, Naomi Osaka, the viral bear-shoving video, sex, and swears. Proceed with caution!
Police Tortured ‘At Least 100’ Chicagoans. But City Lawyers Tell A Different Story.
As Chicago’s mayor condemns abuse tied to the late Cmdr. Jon Burge, lawyers for her administration refuse to admit its existence.
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Chicago’s Mayor Vows To Change Elected School Board Bill Before It Becomes Law
Mayor Lori Lightfoot says the bill passed by the Illinois Senate Tuesday could hurt the school district’s ability to replace the outgoing CEO.
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LISTEN: Founder Of Girls Who Code Doubts Google Can Change
She used to be a coding evangelist on a mission to diversify Big Tech. Now she wonders if the industry even wants women and people of color.
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A Website That’s Become A Hub For Far-Right Extremists Is Run By A Suburban Chicago Man
An Illinois man runs a social media site that experts have described as a “linchpin” in the organized, far right paramilitary movement.
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Chicago Blackhawks Face A 2nd Lawsuit That Alleges The Team Mishandled 2010 Sexual Assault Claims
The new lawsuit, filed by a John Doe 2, claims the team ignored the 2010 complaints, after which an assistant Blackhawks coach was found guilty of sexual misconduct against a Michigan teen.
