For migrants, used bikes offer a path forward in an unfamiliar city
As asylum-seekers arrive in Chicago nearly daily, two local organizations are designing a recycled bike pipeline to help provide reliable transportation.
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After closing 50 schools in 2013, did Chicago keep its promises?
WBEZ and the Chicago Sun-Times investigated promises made in 2013 to students and communities about what to expect after their schools shut down.
Mpox is down, but US cities could be at risk for summertime outbreaks
A new study suggests dozens of U.S. cities are at risk for mpox outbreaks this summer. Health officials say they are working to prevent the scale of infections.
Beyond a landmark: Your guide to Promontory Point and Hyde Park
Promontory Point, nestled between 54th and 56th streets along the lakefront, received landmark status last month to help preserve its limestone revetments and promenade.
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The First 12 Weeks
In a three-part series, WBEZ takes readers behind closed doors to see the joys, the frustrations and the needs of three Chicago-area mothers in their babies’ first weeks of life. Contributor Elly Fishman and WBEZ photographer Manuel Martinez spent months with the families at home and in their neighborhoods, meeting both in person and over Zoom, to bring you these intimate portraits of struggle and triumph.
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Why we took a closer look at the first 12 weeks of motherhood
Through intimate portraits, this series asks what it means to support women through one of the toughest periods of new parenthood.
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‘Peacekeepers’ try to prevent violence in Chicago using hard-won street smarts
For a $100 stipend, some Chicagoans who are statistically among the most at-risk of gun violence are working to change themselves and their neighborhoods.
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All-gender restrooms, bans on book bans and full-day kindergarten among the bills passed by Illinois lawmakers
The Democratic-controlled legislature sent a slew of bills to the governor showing their priorities for the state, in addition to the $50.4 billion spending plan. Here are some highlights.
Summer of Chicago music: Nine up-and-coming acts to see now
It’s summer festival season. Go for the headliners, but stay for these local up-and-comers worthy of their own spotlight.
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Chicago promised students would do better after closing 50 schools. That didn’t happen.
Chicago closed 50 schools in 2013, saying this would help students. But our analysis shows little changed academically for the affected kids.
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‘The Greeks of Azov Region’ debuts in Chicago as Ukraine’s Greek diaspora is on the brink of extinction
Mariupol now lies mostly in ruins. A documentary premiering at UChicago shows the city’s last moments of freedom.
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Curious City is spending time in West Ridge. What questions do you have about the neighborhood?
Over the next few months, the Curious City team will be asking West Ridge residents what stories they want to see covered about their community.
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Cook County employees could soon receive 12 weeks of paid parental leave
Parents who work for Cook County government would get 100% pay for up to 12 weeks of leave.
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When Magic Happens: Uncorked and Unbothered with Chrishon Lampley
A big glass of red, a sip of bubbly or a shot of dark liquor. We’re discussing what and how we drink, plus we are joined by negociant & CEO Chrishon Lampley.
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What’s That Building? Chicago Icons: Wrigley Building
At 398 feet tall, the structure stands on the north bank of the Chicago River, gleaming white.
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Chicago City Council delays migrant funding but approves new committee structure
As Johnson led his first City Council meeting as mayor, he gave key appointments to allies who endorsed him.
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Last Chinese emperor’s wristwatch — with Oak Park connection — sells for $6.2 million
Oak Park-based journalist Russell Working played a vital role in helping to authenticate the Patek Philippe watch.
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Authorities are recovering more carjacked vehicles in Chicago, providing crucial data
The recoveries and years of data sharing are helping to shed light on who is doing the carjacking and why, but arrest rates are still low.
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Taylor’s Tacos creates community beyond Taco Tuesday
Taylor and Maya Mason opened a standalone taqueria this month in Chicago’s Little Italy neighborhood where tacos are a conduit for community building.
