Backlash Grows Over Joe Ricketts’ Racist, Islamophobic Emails
Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts said the language and views expressed in his father’s leaked emails “have no place in our society.“
Nereida Moreno
Education Reporter
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How To Fight Climate Change by Taxing Carbon Emissions
How big is your carbon footprint? Economists are pushing for legislation to curb carbon emissions and fight climate change.
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Your First Look At The Best Super Bowl Ads Of 2019
Many Super Bowl LIII ads are now available online. Watch them here. Plus, what makes one ad great and another so-so? Our expert explains.
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New Documentary Follows One Pedestrian’s Journey Through New York City
It took Matt Green seven years to walk every block of all five boroughs in New York City.
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Safety Tips For Surviving Extreme Cold Weather
Experts are warning residents stay indoors to avoid frostbite and hypothermia.
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How To Stay Safe In Chicago’s Winter Weather
Chicagoans are bracing for record-breaking temperatures and dangerous weather conditions this week.
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Study Finds A Third Of City’s Young Adults Want To Leave Chicago
Of the 200 people interviewed for the study, 36 percent said they want to eventually move away from Chicago.
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WBEZ’s Chicago And Illinois News Roundup: Jan. 25, 2019
Jenn White helps break down the biggest stories of the week in WBEZ’s Friday News Roundup.
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City’s Annual Homeless Survey Overlooks Thousands, Advocates Say
Three out of every four homeless people in Chicago are living in “doubled-up” arrangements with relatives and friends.
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How Government Shutdown Impacts Public Housing, Low-Income Families
Those who rely on public assistance programs may face homelessness if the government shutdown continues.
