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Jules Yaeger

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Thousands who were pledged to Biden are now tasked with determining the party’s nominee.
The movement is as much about lobbying corporations and governments as it is about individual responsibility.
After the 3.4 quake lightly shook Dekalb county early on Monday morning, lots of Illinoisans were surprised, to say the least.
Lakefront erosion is a longstanding problem in and around Chicago, and climate changes are making matters worse.
The Sky rookie was named WNBA Player Of The Week on Tuesday.
And she didn’t even start playing the sport until college.
The ruling weakens federal agencies’ regulatory power, which could have adverse effects for agencies like the FDA, CDC, and EPA.
The same change in New York City saw a decrease in pedestrian deaths. But a similar 2021 change in Chicago fines showed local drivers may be slow to change their ways.
The schools often target first-generation, low-income, and Black and brown students for recruitment. Students say they get saddled with debt and little to no job prospects.
Chicago Public Schools and the Regional Transportation Authority – which oversees CTA, Metra, and Pace – are two of the agencies with the biggest projected shortfalls.
At least 250 children accidentally consumed cannabis products in Illinois in 2023. Plus, delta-8 remains unrestricted by age.
Whether an aftereffect of the pandemic lockdown or a counter-response to an increasingly digital world, running is becoming a place where many Chicagoans find community and togetherness.
Finances aren’t the only factor at play—health, boredom, purpose, and more all contribute to decisions about when to clock out of the work life.
Plus, federal prosecutors recommend 10 years in prison for ex-alderman Ed Burke, new restrictions about donations to the mayor, and more.
Illinois’ new state budget levies money from sportsbooks, retailers, and corporations, and invests it in education, pensions, and the migrant crisis.
In the last eight years, the state’s Department of Children & Family Services has gone through 11 different leaders.
Shout OUT mixes performance with narration to celebrate queer stories and icons in gospel.
Need ideas for fun things to do in and around Chicago this summer? Let WBEZ’s arts and culture team be your guide.