Weeklong Tribute on WBEZ to Celebrate Powerful Conversations from StoryCorps in Chicago
WBEZ listens back to memorable stories in honor of StoryCorps closing its recording booth in Chicago
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WBEZ’s Motive Podcast Wins 2021 National Edward R. Murrow Award
Third season of ‘Motive’ podcast investigates rise of white supremacy and extremism.
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Lucy Kim named Chief Advancement Officer at Chicago Public Media
Experienced fundraiser joins Chicago Public Media to lead station’s philanthropic and member/donor engagement efforts.
WBEZ 91.5FM Presents ‘Dylan at 80: A Chicago Music Perspective’
Radio Z special celebrates Bob Dylan’s 80th birthday through conversations with Chicago artists about Dylan’s influence on their music
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In Memoriam: James W. Mabie 1935-2021
Mabie was a highly respected philanthropist, civic leader, and longtime Board member of Chicago Public Media.
WBEZ’s Reset Collaborates With University of Chicago’s Center For Effective Government for Re-Imagine Chicago Series
In-depth spring/summer series to explore city government, investment, public safety, and schools.
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Tracy Brown To Succeed Steve Edwards As New Chief Content Officer For Chicago Public Media
Newsroom Leader Tracy Brown Promoted to Chief Content Officer as Steve Edwards Departs WBEZ Chicago For New Role Focused on Identifying and Developing Civic Leaders
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WBEZ Chicago and Aarti Shahani present Art of Power, a new weekly podcast with the ‘power to inspire action’
Each week host and creator Shahani meets fascinating humans to explore the question: How does power work in the real world anyway?
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WBEZ expands vaccine coverage and debuts The COVID Report
WBEZ Chicago introduces The COVID Report newsletter, expanded vaccine coverage and interactive tools to serve residents with resources on Illinois’ vaccine rollout
