The White House Announces New Steps To Try To Curb Surging Gun Violence
As part of the efforts, the Treasury Department will inform states that they can use funds allotted by the American Rescue Plan to aid in reducing gun violence.
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PHOTOS: Residents Clean Up After Devastating Tornadoes West Of Chicago
Tornadoes swept through Chicago’s western suburbs on Sunday, damaging homes, knocking down trees and injuring multiple people.
Chicago City Council Delays Votes — Again — As Power Struggle With Mayor Lightfoot Continues
Amid complaints of disorder and disrespect, the council pushed off key votes on whether to rename Lake Shore Drive and a broad business package favored by the mayor.
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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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Chicago Workers Are Going Door To Door To Improve Vaccination Rates
As Chicago looks to fully reopen next week, city officials are focusing on improving vaccination rates in some neighborhoods lagging behind.
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Ex-Blackhawks Coach Convicted Of A Sex Crime Had Been Investigated For Other Allegations
A police investigative report obtained by WBEZ shows authorities investigated at least two other encounters involving youth. No charges were filed.
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A Strawberry Moon Will Rise This Thursday — No, It Won’t Be Red Or Pink
Its name has ties to strawberry picking season, and when Thursday’s strawberry moon appears above the horizon, the marginal supermoon will look large and gold.
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This Is How Chicago Progressives Want To Spend $1.8 Billion In COVID Relief
The plan would also create a guaranteed basic income for Chicago’s poorest residents, forgive debt from unpaid water bills and provide housing assistance. Left out are Chicago police, fire and emergency management departments.
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White House Says The U.S. Will Narrowly Miss Its Vaccination Goal
President Biden set a goal of 70% of U.S. adults fully vaccinated by July 4. The White House is acknowledging Tuesday that it will likely come up short of that.
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Lake Shore Drive Name Change Is Back Before Council — But Will It Get A Vote?
After political maneuvering kept Chicago aldermen from voting on the proposal to rename the iconic roadway after DuSable last month, the pitch is expected to be back Wednesday.
In Pandemic’s Wake, Numbers Tell The Story Of A Devastating Year For Many Chicago Students
A WBEZ analysis shows that Fs spiked and attendance plummeted primarily at high schools serving mostly low-income students.
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Nerdette Book Club: ‘Great Circle’
This month, Bethanne Patrick and Laurie Muchnick join to talk about Maggie Shipstead’s sweeping novel. Join us!
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Garfield Park Could Get $9 Million For Baseball Field And Children’s Garden Renovations
The West Side park’s project money is among more than $17 million in tax-increment financing a Chicago City Council committee approved for improvements to parks across the city.
