The Rundown: WBEZ’s Daily Newsletter

The Rundown is a daily email newsletter from WBEZ that distills the five biggest stories of the day — local, national and international — into one quick digest you’ll get weekdays at 4 p.m. We keep the news fast and full of flavor, prepping you for those dinner table conversations.

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The Rundown is WBEZ’s daily afternoon newsletter that helps you get caught up on the biggest local, national and international stories of the day. It’s quick and digestible, so you can read it as you avoid talking to someone in the elevator, when you need an interesting fact to impress a date or when you need to change the subject.

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WBEZ’s Rundown Of Today’s Top News: Chicago Prepares For A More “Normal” Summer

Chicago police are drafting plans for the possibility that large-scale events will be held over the summer. Here’s what you need to know.
Feb. 26
WBEZ’s Rundown Of Today’s Top News: Giving People Free Money Is Popular

A new poll finds 76% of all voters support Biden’s $1.9 trillion relief plan. Here’s what you need to know today.
Feb. 25
WBEZ’s Rundown Of Today’s Top News: Madigan’s replacement quits after 3 days

The hand-picked 26-year-old resigned today amid allegations of unspecified “questionable conduct.” That story and more in today’s Rundown.
Feb. 24
WBEZ’s Rundown Of Today’s Top News: A Vaccine For Every Adult By Summer?

Pfizer and Moderna are ramping up production and say a shot will soon be available for every American who wants to get vaccinated. That story and more in today’s Rundown.
Feb. 23
WBEZ’s Rundown Of Today’s Top News: U.S. To Pass Another Grim COVID-19 Milestone

President Joe Biden today will honor those who have died from the coronavirus. That story and more in today’s Rundown.
Feb. 22
WBEZ’s Rundown Of Today’s Top News: Lightfoot’s No-Good Week

The mayor faces growing criticism of her handling of the Police Department. Here’s what you need to know today.
Feb. 19
WBEZ’s Rundown Of Today’s Top News: Some Good News About Vaccines And Variants

Two leading vaccines are highly effective against a variant from the UK, studies suggest. Here’s what you need to know today.
Feb. 18
WBEZ’s Rundown Of Today’s Top News: Chicago Providing Vaccines To Hard Hit Areas

People living in 14 neighborhoods will have greater access to vaccines. Here’s what you need to know today.
Feb. 17
WBEZ’s Rundown Of Today’s Top News: What The Snowstorms Say About Climate Change

The Arctic blast in the U.S. could provide a glimpse into our future. Here’s what you need to know today.
Feb. 16
WBEZ’s Rundown Of Today’s Top News: Lightfoot Says CTU Wants To Run City Hall

Schools are reopening, but Lightfoot is still on the offense against the Chicago Teachers Union.
Feb. 15