The Rundown: Second City performers talk dance, improv, and acting while Black
An all-Black improv ensemble isn’t common in Chicago. Two Second City performers talk about the “magic” that can bring.
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In bite-sized episodes every weekday, we’ll keep you informed, tickled, geeked, and pondering on Chicago’s news, culture and people. Weekday mornings, stay in the loop with the news, as you take your first sip of adulting for the day. Three afternoons per week — Monday, Wednesday and Friday — hear the stories and conversations that shape the Windy City. The Rundown podcast is where curiosity meets FOMO.
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The Rundown: This past winter was Chicago’s fourth warmest in 70 years
Chicago had its fourth warmest winter in 70 years. Lawmakers consider a polystyrene foam ban. Talks about full-day kindergarten statewide.
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Listen — 6:18The Rundown: Muslim community group studying holy texts during Ramadan
A group is studying holy texts during Ramadan. A study shows sleep affects vaccinations. Little Village Discount Mall vendors go to court.
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Listen — 6:14The Rundown: The CTA is the last resort for many of Chicago’s unhoused people
CTA riders have likely noticed the system has a crisis on its hands. Many in Chicago’s unhoused population are using the service as shelter.
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Listen — 11:44The Rundown: Lawmakers focus in on mental health program for low-income kids
Abortion opponents gathered in Springfield Tuesday while climate activists protested in Chicago. Lawmakers focus on kids’ mental health.
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Listen — 6:19The Rundown: New report shows Illinois needs more affordable rental housing
Illinois needs more rental homes. Summer festivals are announcing line-ups. Illinois has cannabis competition with Missouri.
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Listen — 5:00The Rundown: Accountability and Chicago’s new police district councils
If you voted in the February 28 election, you probably saw an option to elect a police district council member on your ballot. This is a new council that was created to give civilians more say over …
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Listen — 16:22The Rundown: It’s time to start voting, Chicago
You can now vote early in the April 4 runoff election for mayor of Chicago. A three-year construction project on the Kennedy Expressway begins later today. It’s the vernal equinox, so keep your eyes …
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Listen — 5:49The Rundown: Should America make Daylight Saving Time permanent?
The U.S. Senate wants to make Daylight Saving Time permanent, but sleep scientists are against it. Dr. James Rowley is a professor of pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine at Wayne State …
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Listen — 12:04The Rundown: You’ve heard about ChatGPT in schools, but what about medicine?
Paul Vallas rarely attacked his opponent throughout his campaign for Chicago mayor, but that changed at last night’s debate. Northwestern University experts weigh in on the legal landscape for …
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