A Northwest Indiana Town Wants Answers About The Future Of A ‘Safety-Net’ Hospital
Some doctors say there are signs of downsizing at St. Catherine, but the hospital says it’s making investments in care.
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Black Americans Laud Juneteenth Holiday But Say There’s More Work Ahead
Black Americans are rejoicing after President Joe Biden signed legislation establishing Juneteenth as a federal holiday. But some say more is needed to change policies.
Why Some States Push Back As The Biden Administration Doles Out Relief Money
More than a dozen Republican state attorneys general are suing the Biden administration over a provision in the American Rescue Plan that prevents states from using relief money for tax cuts.
Pfizer’s COVID Vaccine In Teens And Myocarditis: What You Need To Know
Health officials are investigating reports of mostly mild, temporary and treatable heart inflammation that may or may not be causally linked to vaccination with an mRNA vaccine against COVID-19.
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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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LISTEN: Summer Reads And The Soundtrack For Them
Dive into summer fun with a glorious stack of books and a playlist full of beachy vibes.
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One In Four CPS Sub Requests Went Unfilled During In-Person Learning This Spring
The problem is worse on Chicago’s South and West sides, where many schools see more than half their requests for substitute teachers turned down.
Ex-Lifeguards Describe ‘Ingrained’ Culture Of Sexual Abuse At Beaches, Pools
Nearly a dozen women told WBEZ that supervisors sexually harassed or assaulted them with impunity: “It happened to all of us,” said one woman.
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Chicago Leads The Nation In Mass Shootings, Averaging About One Per Week
With 124 mass shootings since Jan. 1, 2019, Chicago has twice as many as the city with the second-highest tally, a fact rarely highlighted.
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A Bill Giving Chicago An Elected School Board Is Headed For The Governor’s Desk
After 26 years with the mayor in charge, Chicago Public Schools is on the verge of monumental change as it looks ahead to an elected board.
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No Liquor Store Sales After Midnight And Limit On Food Delivery Fees In Chicago Moves Forward
Aldermen spent most of the meeting on one change — who gets to approve business signs — which some argued chips away at aldermanic prerogative.
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LISTEN: A Gardener Pushes For Legislation To Help Extend The Growing Season
Elmhurst resident Nicole Virgil has been advocating for the right to temporarily install a hoop house to use her garden through the winter.
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After Months Of Special Education Turmoil, Families Say Schools Owe Them
Special education services were severely disrupted when schools closed in spring 2020. In many places, they have yet to fully resume. Now, families are demanding schools take action.
