High School And College Students Cope With Remote Learning
As we continue our series on education, we hear what it’s been like to be a junior in high school and a freshman in college during the pandemic.
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These Black Barbers Offer A Fade, A Shave And A Trained Ear
A national initiative called the Confess Project is training Chicago barbers to become front-line supports for the mental health of their customers.
Nursing Home Union Tries To Increase Pressure Before Talks Resume
Workers at 11 nursing homes are seeking higher wages and adequate personal protective equipment as part of their negotiations with management.
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart Tests Positive For COVID-19
Dart is recovering at home and has not been to the office since Nov. 19, according to a statement from his office.
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Chicago-Area Workers Log 1,000 Complaints About COVID-19 Conditions On The Job
From sick coworkers to no PPE to a lack of sanitation, workers detail their grievances. WBEZ is publishing every complaint.
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‘Voters, Not Lawyers, Choose The President’: Trump Team Dealt Another Blow In Court
In a blistering opinion, a federal appeals court has thrown out the Trump campaign’s challenge to the certification of votes in Pennsylvania.
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A Black Friday With Masked Shoppers And Booming Online Sales
Shoppers encountered temperature checks and mall Santas behind plexiglas shields. But online sales may have stolen the show.
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A COVID-19 Vaccine For Children May Still Be Many Months Away
The first COVID-19 vaccines to hit the market will not be approved for use in children. Researchers must figure out if the vaccines are safe and effective in kids.
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Argentine Soccer Legend Diego Maradona Dies At 60
Maradona rose from the slums of Buenos Aires to lead the Argentine national soccer team to World Cup glory, suffered from substance abuse and then had a second career as a coach.
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What Some Chicagoans Are Most Thankful For In 2020
Celebrations may look a little different this year, but we asked Curious City question askers and experts about one Thanksgiving tradition.
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Supreme Court Says New York Can’t Limit Attendance In Houses of Worship Due To COVID
Justices said the Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s executive order limiting attendance in places of worship violates the First Amendment.
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Educators And Native Leaders Recommend Bringing Anti-Racism To The Thanksgiving Table
This year the beloved holiday comes on the heels of a national movement demanding racial justice. One Native American leader says that “people want to resolve the burdens of our history.“
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LISTEN: Happy Zoomsgiving From Nerdette To You
Nerdette asked about the things you’re grateful for this year. From cookies to game shows to Zoom conference calls, here’s what you told us.
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‘Bittersweet’ Chicago Budget Approval Offers A Hopeful Sign For Future City Budgets
One advocate says the narrow margin of approval offers promise that future city budgets will better serve vulnerable communities.
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ComEd Dumps Cache Of Emails Relating To Illinois House’s Madigan Probe
The emails reveal that a Cook County elected official and key ally to House Speaker Michael Madigan got secret payments from the utility.
