Chicago can learn from Colorado on safe, healthy housing
Denver does regular inspections of rental units, but Chicago does not. Advocates say fewer inspections can lead to unsafe living conditions.
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WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: Sept. 22, 2023
Illinois becomes the first state to end cash bail, and Chicago gets closer to ending its lower minimum wage for tipped workers.
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Listen — 46:04Fall into sweater weather with these outdoor activities
Think pumpkin patches, apple pickings and spooky movie screenings.
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Listen — 12:23MCA show highlights Puerto Rican diaspora’s impact on Chicago
Puerto Rican Chicagoans shaped the city in the mid-to-late 20th century through art and activism — and continue to do so.
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Listen — 32:13How to have a great first (or 100th) date
A dating expert offers tips for planning a romantic outing.
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Listen — 30:37A preview of Chicago’s 2023 World Music Festival
Celebrate music from around the world for 10 days straight at Chicago’s annual World Music Festival.
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Listen — 6:47Going behind the music with Afrobeats musician AMAYO
Musician AMAYO talks about his work in the Afrobeats genre ahead of his performance at the World Music Festival on Saturday, September 30.
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Listen — 17:40Chicago students’ math scores lag behind pre-pandemic levels
Here are the tools Chicago Public Schools is using to help close the gap.
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Listen — 20:20City Council panel votes to raise minimum wage for tipped restaurant workers
The measure, if cleared by the full Council, would give restaurants 5 years to raise wages.
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Listen — 14:23More senior citizens are giving cannabis a try
The age 65+ crowd is the fastest-growing age group of cannabis users.
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