Illinois could be the first state to ensure pay protection for freelancers
New York City, Los Angeles and Columbus, Ohio, already have their own protections for local freelancers.
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Water safety tips to keep in mind when you cool off in Lake Michigan
One drowning prevention advocate says there needs to be a “stop, drop and roll” of water safety.
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Listen — 13:17Chicago’s ‘peacekeepers’ aim to prevent violence
Community organizers are receiving $100 daily stipends to help suppress the surge of violence that usually happens during summer months.
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Listen — 18:26‘The Little Mermaid’ is the Disney remake we have been waiting for
Despite controversy around the film, Disney’s latest live-action film raked in a $117 million opening nationwide.
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Listen — 14:43What toll does witnessing gun violence take on young people?
Trauma from exposure to gun violence can impact attendance, behavior and academic achievement of students.
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Listen — 34:38Chicago’s music festival season kicks off
Memorial Day weekend kicked off a season of concerts, festivals, and activities galore.
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Listen — 12:42Checking in with Chicago service providers helping migrants
How are service providers keeping up with the influx of migrants coming to the city?
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Listen — 31:21Pritzker Military Museum & Library marks 20th anniversary
“The military is a microcosm of America,” says Krewasky Salter, who leads the Chicago museum and research library.
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Listen — 15:44Reflecting on the meaning of Memorial Day
A veteran and a mother who lost her son in combat reflect on the sacrifice of those who have served the country.
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Listen — 19:45A new police academy is learning from NYC and LA, but not Chicago
Former interim CPD superintendent Charlie Beck discusses potential paths to reform in the Chicago Police Department.
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