Chicago Bears’ Rift With The Park District Widens Over Sports Betting
WBEZ obtained emails that show the NFL franchise’s frustration as the Chicago Park District — which owns Soldier Field — rejected efforts to open a sports betting lounge.
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Sources Say Chicago Ald. Jim Gardiner Allegedly Tried To Pay Campaign Worker With Tax Dollars
The allegations are the latest against the Northwest Side alderman, who is being investigated by the FBI for allegedly withholding city services from opponents among other complaints.
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Sandra Cisneros’ New Book Feels Like An Overdue Letter To A Friend
Inspired by Cisneros’ own time in Paris, “Martita, I Remember You” follows a woman who has left her Mexican family in Chicago to pursue her literary dreams.
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Shifting From Home To School Is Proving Extra Stressful for Chicago’s Littlest Learners
Experts say establishing a goodbye ritual and reassuring kids they are safe can help with the anxiety of returning to in-person school.
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US Panel Backs COVID-19 Boosters Only For Seniors, High-Risk
An influential federal advisory panel has overwhelmingly rejected a plan to give Pfizer booster shots against COVID-19 to most Americans.
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Artists Bring Themes From ‘A Raisin In The Sun’ Home To Chicago
Lorraine Hansberry’s famed play brought the story of a Black family on the South Side of Chicago to Broadway. A new exhibit reimagines its themes.
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TIMELINE: The Investigation Into Alleged Abuse Of Chicago Lifeguards
A WBEZ investigation uncovered a probe into the park district’s lifeguard program, finding allegations of abuse and harassment dating back years.
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Prosecutors Are Investigating Chicago Park District’s Handling Of The Lifeguard Abuse Probe
Records obtained by WBEZ show Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx’s office began its own investigation of the Chicago lifeguard abuse probe nearly a month ago.
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Ex-House Speaker Settles Child Sexual Abuse Payments Suit
Lawyers say former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert and a man who accused him of child sexual abuse have reached a tentative out-of-court settlement.
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Chicago’s Mayor Taps CPS Grad And Former Top CPS Official As The Next Schools CEO
Pedro Martinez is currently superintendent of a San Antonio school district. He will become CPS’ first permanent Latino leader.
