WBEZ’s Rundown Of Today’s Top News: Closing Arguments In Derek Chauvin’s Trial
Prosecutors called Chauvin’s actions “murder,” while the defense said they were “reasonable.” That story and more are in today’s Rundown.
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‘Grand, Complicated, Dark, Romantic’: New Ken Burns Film Explores Ernest Hemingway’s Life
The renown filmmaker, who directed with Lynn Novick, says it took six years to get past the impenetrable mythology of the Oak Park writer.
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WBEZ’s Rundown Of Today’s Top News: Capitol Police Officer Killed In New Attack
Police say they fatally shot a driver who rammed into a barricade and lunged at officers with a knife. Here’s what you need to know today.
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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.
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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.
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WBEZ’s Rundown Of Today’s Top News: 90,000 COVID-19 Deaths Predicted In Coming Weeks
The White House believes the U.S. will top 500,000 total COVID-19 deaths in February. That story and more are in today’s Rundown.
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WBEZ’s Rundown Of Today’s Top News: The Push To Safely Reopen Schools
The CDC said today in-person learning is safe — with the proper precautions. That story and more are in today’s Rundown.
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WBEZ’s Rundown Of Today’s Top News: Paid Time Off For Getting Vaccinated?
Millions of Illinois residents are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. But where will the shots be offered? That story and more are in today’s Rundown.
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WBEZ’s Rundown Of Today’s Top News: House Impeachment Vote Coming Wednesday
An impeachment resolution filed today charges the president with inciting an insurrection. That story and more are in today’s Rundown.
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WBEZ’s Rundown Of Today’s Top News: How Many CPS Kids Will Return To Classrooms?
Some public schools could have only one student when they reopen on Jan. 1. That story and more are in today’s Rundown.
