Bias Against Bodies: How Evette Dionne cares for her body in the face of fatphobia
The writer discusses her new memoir “Weightless” and the harm caused by surveillance of fat children’s bodies.
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FDA set to make it easier for gay, bisexual men to donate blood
The FDA has proposed a new screening process that would ask people of all genders donating blood about their sexual history.
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Listen — 34:22Chicago’s new police oversight board, explained
For the first time, Chicago voters will pick members of police councils that aim to hold the Chicago Police Department accountable.
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Listen — 13:25Chicago Innovators: Artists Blake Jones and Steve Seeley
Check out these two artists’ work at Vertical Gallery on Western Avenue starting Feb. 4.
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Listen — 12:00Chicago migrants faces challenges accessing mental health care
Experts say migrants experience high levels of stress from the journey and the uncertainty of their legal status in the U.S.
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Listen — 14:39How Chicago is reacting to the fatal police beating of Tyre Nichols
Demonstrations are scheduled in and around Chicago Monday afternoon and evening after video of the incident was released over the weekend.
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Listen — 19:52Stressed about Chicago’s municipal elections? WBEZ has you covered.
New tools from WBEZ and the Chicago Sun-Times will help Chicago voters make informed decisions in the municipal election.
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Listen — 13:38Options for sober and sober-curious Chicagoans beyond Dry January
Sometimes it’s challenging living a sober lifestyle, especially when there aren’t many third spaces that don’t revolve around alcohol.
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Listen — 15:53WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: Jan. 27, 2023
Early voting starts for the city’s election. Meanwhile, the majority of Illinois sheriffs refuse to enforce the state’s assault weapons ban.
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Listen — 46:28Lunar New Year must-eats in Chicago’s Chinatown
Here’s your guide to a lucky (and delicious) start to the Year of the Rabbit.
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