State rep. says she will block $50 million for a proposed Near South Side school until critical voices are heard
Rep. Theresa Mah says opposition is ignored. Top CPS leaders last year warned the new school would undermine historically Black schools.
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A man was shot by police after breaking into CPD site and pointing guns at officers, officials said
The man entered the facility through a fire escape, picked up at least two guns from a table and aimed them at officers, Chicago’s police superintendent said.
Montrose Beach bird-watchers look to next summer, hope piping plover Imani will return
Despite being of age to mate, Imani spent the summer alone. Now bird watchers have their fingers crossed the bird — offspring of Monty and Rose — returns.
Does Chicago have the tech workforce to satisfy Google’s massive appetite?
It’s a good time to be a talented tech worker in Chicago — but daunting for local startups aiming to expand.
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Across the U.S., regional theaters are starting to transform. Here’s why.
In the first of a six-part series, NPR’s Bob Mondello explains how the theater that most Americans see is being transformed.
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Telemedicine abortions just got more complicated for health providers
As more states move to restrict abortion, these providers are finding themselves navigating an increasingly complicated legal landscape.
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Girls flag football is taking off in the Chicago area
The number of teams has more than doubled in the league’s second year. “This isn’t a boys sport. Girls can play too,” one coach said.
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Police shut down South and West Side businesses over violence — but go easy on clout-heavy bars downtown
Since 2015, the Chicago Police Department has shut down at least 58 businesses, most on the South Side and West Side, after shootings at or near their premises even as violence surged downtown.
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Think your house is haunted? Tell us about it!
WBEZ’s Curious City wants to hear your spine-tingling stories of unexplained sights and sounds, spiritual cleansings and other spooky things.
Everything you should do this fall is on this list
Whether you’re seeking pumpkin patches or corn mazes, hikes or scenic drives, here are 10 ways to revel in the Midwest’s most glorious season.
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A church in Urbana-Champaign reverses on promises to address abuse allegations
Former members say Covenant Fellowship Church has reneged on its vows to investigate allegations of sexual and spiritual abuse.
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U-pick apples, cider and donuts: Here are 10 of the best places to go
This is an apple-picking season not to miss, orchardists say, as dry conditions have made for particularly robust fruit crops.
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The number of students in Chicago Public Schools continues its decadelong slide
Preliminary data shows the school district is down to 321,000 students this year. Chicago has lost about 82,000 students over the past decade.
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Rediscovering Norm Bruns: A Chicago filmmaker whose work was almost forgotten
Bruns worked at a blazing pace in the 1980s. His recently rediscovered films will be shown at the Reeling Film Festival’s 40th edition.
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Let’s go hiking! 20 Midwest trails to conquer before winter sets in
All the trails are within a few hours’ drive of Chicago — and at the pinnacle of their beauty in fall.
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Aldermen vote to offer protections for people seeking abortions in Chicago
The ordinance prohibits the Chicago Police Department from carrying out search warrants or assisting in investigations related to other states’ laws restricting abortion.
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Eight hurt in Austin apartment building explosion: ‘It sounded like a bomb’
At least three of the injured were in serious to critical condition, fire officials said, as rescue crews searched the four-story building at West End and Central avenues.
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As school book bans gain traction in the U.S., Barrington rejects bid to remove two LGBTQ books
The northwest suburban school board voted narrowly Tuesday to keep the books. Book bans nationally often target books with LGBTQ content.
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State Sen. Emil Jones III hit with federal bribery charges tied to red-light camera investigation
The son of former Illinois Senate President Emil Jones Jr. is also charged with lying to the FBI.
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A Chicago filmmaker documents a battle for privilege and power in Haiti
Development, history and colonialism collide in ‘How (Not) to Build A School in Haiti.’
