Lauren is a producer for WBEZ’s local news broadcasts. Previously, she worked as a facilitator at the StoryCorps booth in Chicago. Lauren was also a production fellow at KNOM in Nome, Alaska, where she reported live from the finish line of the Iditarod sled dog race. Her work in Alaska earned five statewide awards. Before getting started in radio, Lauren got a B.A. in art history and wrote a thesis about monasteries in northern Greece. Outside of work, you can find Lauren performing in comedy shows across the city or eating a lot of Swedish Fish.
Lauren Frost
Producer
Stories by Lauren Frost
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Illinois’ 2022 weather wrap-up: colder, drier, and fewer tornadoes
Illinois State Climatologist Dr. Trent Ford looks at last year’s weather stats.
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Where to see birds in the Chicago area this winter
Joanne Fessett, executive director of the Illinois Audubon Society, speaks about where to go winter birding, and how bird patterns change along with our climate.
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Chicago’s holiday tree recycling program is starting
Deputy Commissioners Malcolm Whiteside and Chris Sauve, speak about the City of Chicago’s tree recycling program. It starts this Saturday and runs for two weeks.
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The busy Leo High School choir is spreading cheer throughout Chicago this season
“We’re gonna rock the building,” said student Theauntae Jones at Leo High School’s winter concert in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood.
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CPS now has a tech device for each student, but lacks a clear plan for using them
Since the pandemic began, Chicago Public Schools has spent more than $300 hundred million on classroom technology. But is that money being used effectively?
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A new study explains why the Southern Hemisphere is more stormy than the Northern
New research led by University of Chicago professor Tiffany Shaw explains weather patterns in hemispheres and their growing asymmetry.
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How to transition to solar power in Illinois
Wondering how to switch to solar power? A climate reporter walks us through the steps.
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Chicago winters are becoming warmer and wetter
Chicago winters are getting warmer, which has positive and negative consequences. Illinois State Climatologist Dr. Trent Ford shares more.
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Democrats kept key Congressional seats in Illinois
Lynn Sweet, Washington Bureau Chief for the Chicago Sun-Times, analyzes the results of important House races in Illinois.
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An expert explains why he’s hopeful about the fight against climate change
Climate expert Don Wuebbles argues why we should be optimistic about what can be done to address climate change.
