No Dinner Or Dancing, But Seniors Get A Prom To Remember At Soldier Field
Two thousand students from Chicago’s Noble Network of Charter Schools were donning their finest gowns or suits (plus masks) for a pandemic-safe prom.
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Israeli Strikes Kill 33, Topple Buildings In Gaza City
The Gaza Health Ministry said another 50 people were wounded in the deadliest single attack since fighting broke out between Israel and Hamas nearly a week ago.
U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush Introduces Legislation Taking Aim At The FBI’s Secret COINTELPRO Program
The bill would require the release of all records related to COINTELPRO, which targeted numerous civil rights leaders and organizations.
Ex-Northwestern AD Admitted Wishing He Were ‘More Empathetic’ To Sexual Harassment Claims
Mike Polisky told athletes and staff he had regrets about his reaction to sexual harassment allegations, according to recordings obtained by WBEZ.
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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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MAP: COVID-19 Cases And Vaccination Rates In Chicago By ZIP Code
Select your ZIP code to see the current COVID-19 cases and vaccination rates near you.
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New COVID-19 Rules: Here’s What You Can And Can’t Do In Illinois And Chicago
Plan your big wedding. Renew your gym membership. And gather your friends for that big Chicago bar crawl — as long as everyone’s fully vaccinated.
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With Attendance Down And Hardship Up, One Principal Goes Out Looking For Students
Staff at Chicago’s Rowe-Clark High School went door-to-door to see what their students needed as they to re-engage disconnected kids.
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Is Dumping A Trove Of Hacked Government Emails Good Or Bad For Democracy?
Tens of thousands of emails from Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s staff were posted online. Experts weigh in on what should happen next.
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This Week We’re Going ‘Off The Rails!’ (Wearing Slippers In Public And Leaning Into Dry Shampoo)
This week, Jasmine Warga and Amy Ratcliffe join to share their “off the rails” pandemic moment. Plus, Anna Sale tells us about her new book!
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LISTEN: Barack Obama Redefines What It Means To Be A Man
As society calls out the most toxic behavior from men, former President Barack Obama says it’s time to revisit the basics.
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What It’s Like Talking To Barack Obama About Masculinity
‘Art of Power’ host Aarti Shahani sat down with Barack Obama to talk about male privilege, marriage and the narrow definitions of masculinity.
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Demonstrators March In Chicago To Support Palestinians Amid Gaza Bombings
Protesters gathered in the Loop on Wednesday, demanding an end to Israeli attacks on the Gaza strip that have left dozens of Palestinians dead.
A Former Chicago Blackhawks Player Is Accusing A Coach Of Sexual Assault
The player filed a lawsuit May 7 alleging the team’s then-video coach harassed and assaulted him in 2010 and that the team did nothing.
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No, You Are Not Imagining It. Prices For A Lot Of Things Did Jump In April.
Consumer prices rose 4.2% last month from a year earlier as companies struggled to source critical raw materials and as the government pumped trillions of dollars into the economy.
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Pervis Staples, Member Of Famed Staple Singers, Dead At 85
A spokesman said Wednesday that Pervis Staples died May 6 at his home in Dolton, Illinois.
