“Soul Sauce” with Vocalo’s Ayana Contreras comes to WBEZ weekends this December
Dance party pop-up show brings R&B and Soul classics to WBEZ this holiday season
Pressroom
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Chicago Public Media and Chicago Sun-Times Announce Plans to Explore a Combination as a Local Nonprofit News Organization in Chicago
Partnership would create one of the largest local nonprofit news organizations in the nation and emerge as a national model for the future of local journalism
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.
