New Illinois maps are creating challenges for women seeking reelection
The state’s two first-term female representatives, Democratic Rep. Marie Newman and Republican Rep. Mary Miller, were among the biggest losers in the remapping.
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Stacy Davis Gates elected Chicago Teachers Union President, defeating two challengers
The current CTU leadership group was reelected in the union’s most hotly contested race since their slate came to power in 2010.
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Lightfoot’s curfew rollback clears committee amid opposition from all sides
The Committee on Public Safety approved the mayor’s ordinance by a comfortable vote of 14 to 3 that did not reflect the barrage of concerns raised about a crackdown roundly condemned as a toothless and desperate headline-grabber that will have no impact on youth violence.
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At a sold-out screening of ‘The Janes,’ Chicagoans get a history lesson — and marching orders
The new documentary chronicles the underground abortion collective of the ’60s and ’70s. But it’s a story that feels eerily modern.
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When the city treats teen gatherings downtown as a threat, is it blowing an opportunity?
Some experts say Chicago officials should be providing activities and services in Millennium Park to the kids flocking there.
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The Field Museum reckons with its own history in a new exhibition
The Field Museum spent four years redesigning its Native North America hall. That involved looking inward at the harm the museum had done.
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Noah, meet Olivia, the other most popular baby name of 2021 in Illinois
Liam, Oliver, Henry, Benjamin, Emma, Sophia, Charlotte and Amelia round out the top 10. But, wait, there’s more…
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Reproductive justice seeks to expand conversations beyond choice and abortion rights
Grounded in Black feminism and human rights, reproductive justice is about movement-building and centering people pushed to the margins.
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Venerable North Side food pantry adopts a new name to reflect its expanded reach and vision
Over the years, Lakeview Pantry has expanded beyond the North Side and added services such as mental health, job and housing assistance.
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WBEZ wins 7 regional Murrow awards
The station’s winning entries span topics including the COVID-19 pandemic, allegations of sexual abuse, and arts and culture.
