Obama White House Veterans Urge Biden To Embrace Executive Action
Some Democrats say President-elect Joe Biden should actually channel President Trump in taking aggressive executive actions.
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What We Know — And What We Don’t — About Illinois’ 2nd COVID-19 Wave
The coronavirus is back in full force — and the second surge could be even worse. Here’s a look at where Illinois stands.
What We Learned From 11 Days Of Virtual Chicago Budget Hearings
Despite some Zoom blunders, the pandemic couldn’t stop Chicago’s 50 City Council “mini mayors” from having their say in the city’s budget process. Here’s what you need to know.
Historical Photos Revisit The Rise Of Parks And Public Spaces In Chicago’s Bygone Eras
Chicago Public Library historians tell the story of iconic parks and open spaces in photos, drawings and artifacts in a new exhibit.
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The First COVID-19 Death In Illinois Foretold The 10,000 Today
The numbers tell the story of how the ongoing public health crisis has ravaged the state and its citizens — and how we responded.
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Consumer Watchdog Group Is Accused Of Serving As ‘ComEd’s Lapdog’
Lawyers suing the power company over its Springfield bribery scheme say the Citizens Utility Board is not acting in the public’s interest.
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An Infectious Disease Doc Answers This Week’s Pressing COVID-19 Questions
Every Friday, Dr. Mia Taormina fields questions from Reset listeners about how to stay safe during the coronavirus pandemic.
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People Of Color In Illinois Are More Likely To Live In Communities With Lead Pipes
A new study looks at the racial demographics of the 50 municipalities in Illinois with the most lead water lines.
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There’s ‘No Evidence’ The Election Was Compromised, Cybersecurity Agency Says
The agency said the U.S. system was prepared to handle the process of questioning the outcome of an election.
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Lauren Underwood Wins Reelection In Illinois’ 14th District, But Her Challenger Won’t Concede
The Associated Press called the race for Underwood Thursday, as she was up by fewer than 5,000 votes over her Republican challenger Jim Oberweis in last week’s election.
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These People Changed The Name Of Douglas Park Long Before The Park District Did
Two artist-vandals explain how they edited 47 Chicago Park District signs in Douglas Park, and then maintained them for more than a year.
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Sheriff Asks For Help Limiting COVID-19 Spread At Cook County Jail
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart, who runs the jail, said Thursday he needs help reducing the jail’s population to slow COVID-19 spread.
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Immigration Advocates Look To President-Elect Biden To Undo Trump-Era Policies
Immigrant rights groups are calling for the reversal of more than 400 executive orders President Trump used to overhaul the nation’s immigration system.
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Wear Masks To Protect Yourself From The Coronavirus, Not Only Others, CDC Stresses
The public health agency had previously emphasized that masks protect other people from viruses you might expel. The new advice gives a less altruistic reason to wear face coverings.
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State-Run Illinois Veterans’ Home Sees ‘Significant’ COVID-19 Outbreak
Nearly 140 people are sick with the virus at the home in LaSalle, southwest of Chicago. Three residents have died in the past 24 hours, state public health officials say.
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What It’s Been Like To Help My Bouncy 4-Year-Old Through Remote Learning
A WBEZ reporter (and mom) shares her family’s story — along with advice from an expert teacher — on trying to make e-learning work.
