The tragedy killed all 271 people on board, and 2 people on the ground. It’s still the deadliest plane crash ever to occur in the U.S., and Chicago Tribune reporter Lauren Zumbach writes that it …
Both local and national journalists called out Emanuel’s latest article for contradicting his legacy as mayor.
Less than an hour after being sworn in as mayor on Monday, Lori Lightfoot indirectly criticized Chicago aldermen and said she’s proposing a total shake-up of City Council’s power structure. WBEZ’s …
Chicago Mayor-elect Lori Lightfoot says she’s confident she can work with the Trump Administration to steer resources towards underserved communities in Chicago. WBEZ’s Mariah Woelfel reports.
Illinois’ U.S. Senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are urging the Environmental Protection Agency to crack down on air pollution on Chicago’s South East Side. WBEZ’s Max Green has more.
A 533-page amendment dropped on Monday but it still has a long way to go before it gets to Gov. Pritzker’s desk — and there’s still some uncertainty about its prospects. WBEZ state politics reporter …
Tired of robocalls? So is Illinois U.S. Senator Dick Durbin. He and Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul discussed new legislation today that would help put an end to robocalls. WBEZ’s Marley …
Northwestern University and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have launched the state’s first-ever registry for twins and multiples. WBEZ’s Kate McGee reports.
The legislative pushback to Illinois Governor JB Pritzker’s new plan to legalize recreational cannabis is taking shape. WBEZ’s Dave McKinney reports.
Part of the reason for the struggle is structural racism.
