Hospitals That Often Treat Chicago’s Most Vulnerable Communities Face Dire Financial Strain
A new study says more hospitals could close on Chicago’s South and West sides if more isn’t done to help fix their finances.
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Therapists Say A Year Of Isolation Has Taken Its Toll On Many Chicagoans’ Mental Health
Chicago schools, restaurants and bars have all partially reopened, but depression remains a problem for many residents after a year like no other.
How Appointments For the United Center Mass Vaccination Site Will Work
Senior citizens will get first dibs starting Thursday on booking thousands of available appointments in Chicago.
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COVID-19 in Chicago and Illinois
WBEZ’s news coverage of the coronavirus pandemic focuses on the vaccine rollout in Chicago and the state, the impact on our daily lives and equity.
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Johnson & Johnson Shot To Boost Illinois And Chicago COVID-19 Vaccine Supply By About 50%
The new one-shot vaccine from Johnson & Johnson, authorized over the weekend, is expected to start arriving in Illinois any day now.
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CPS Returns With Giddy Kids, Masks And Classrooms Ranging From Nearly Empty To Full
“We’re going to recapture the magic in our classrooms,” said CPS’ CEO. This comes as principals raised concerns about adequate staffing.
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1 Week, 3 Reps, 1 Month Pay? Illinois Comptroller Seeks An End To ‘Exit Bonus’ Pay
Over the course of a week, three people served as representatives for the 22nd District. Under state law, they all would be eligible for a full month’s pay.
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‘Nomadland’ And Chadwick Boseman Win Big During A Mostly Snoozy Golden Globes
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association hamfistedly attempted to address its lack of Black members, and technical difficulties made things awkward.
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Banks Snub Chicago Aldermen On Equitable Mortgage Lending
Without access to lending, families are locked out of homeownership and the opportunity to build wealth.
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As CPS Students Return To Class, Some Principals Worry They Won’t Have Enough Staff
With elementary students returning for in-person classes, one principal said, “It’s not gonna work — we’ve got a foundation of toothpicks.”
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Is Chicago Prepared For More Extreme Weather?
Recent winter storms are a sign of what we’ll continue to experience due to climate change, scientists say. Here’s a look at what that means for the city.
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StoryCorps Chicago: ‘What Was It Like Being An Architect?’
Architect David Gutierrez retired in October. As part of our StoryCorps Chicago series, his granddaughter Harper, 9, interviewed him about his career.
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Illinois Republican Lawmaker Faces Criticism For Extremist Bumper Sticker
State Rep. Chris Miller, who’s from eastern Illinois, is the husband of newly elected GOP Congresswoman Mary Miller.
