As School Year Nears, Some Chicago Parents Push Back Against Limited Virtual Option
Chicago Public Schools is requiring masks for all children, even if vaccinated. Still, worried parents want greater access to remote learning.
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As The Phase-Out Of Illinois’ Eviction Moratorium Nears, Some Remain On Edge
Illinois has $2 billion in rental assistance available, but lawyers say just 19% of applicants have received any state money.
Pelosi Has Chosen A 2nd Republican, Rep. Adam Kinzinger, To Serve On Jan. 6 Panel
Kinzinger will join fellow Republican Liz Cheney at the committees first hearing Tuesday. Both supported impeaching Trump for Jan. 6, and were the only GOP members to support the committee’s creation.
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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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Health Care For Older Immigrants Sees Momentum Among States
Illinois is leading a handful of Democratic-run states in extending health insurance coverage to adult immigrants living in the country illegally, including seniors.
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The Delta Variant Will Drive A Steep Rise In U.S. COVID Deaths, A New Model Shows
New estimates show the U.S. is on track to see a big rise in cases and more than triple the number of deaths by October.
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Ruling Leaves Immigrants Who Newly Applied For DACA In Limbo
It’s the latest twist for the program that offers deportation protections for young immigrants brought to the U.S. as children.
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Merrick Garland Vows Crackdown On Gun Trafficking As Violence Surges In Chicago
The U.S. attorney general returned to his hometown of Chicago as the Justice Department launched strike forces to confront the rise in gun violence.
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Former Chicago Blackhawks Player Outlines New Details In Sexual Misconduct Case Against Ex-Coach
An unnamed player on the 2010 Stanley Cup-winning team alleges ex-coach Brad Aldrich forcibly touched him and threatened to ruin his career.
Three Unlikely Stories About The Places Chicagoans Drank During Prohibition
From a locale run by a grandmother of five to a secret hotel room, we explore lesser-known spots where Chicagoans drank in the 1920s.
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To Mask Or Not To Mask? School Board Debates Heat Up As Fall Looms
School districts across Illinois are grappling with whether to require masks for unvaccinated students or to go “mask optional.”
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More Police Voted Out Of Chicago Schools — But They Remain In Mostly Black Schools
Come fall, about two-thirds of Black students in traditional high schools will still see a regular police presence.
