West African cuisine is having a moment. A local expert showed us how to make her jollof.
The iconic rice dish triggers Twitter wars over which country’s version is best. Liberia has our vote.
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Russian UChicago professor reflects on the war and what may lie ahead
One year on from the start of the war in Ukraine, we’ll hear from a Chicago professor and Russian national, who says Moscow’s state media don’t reflect how the people really feel.
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Chicago’s Bronzeville Children’s Museum celebrates its 25th anniversary
The Southside museum is the brainchild of founder Peggy Montes, a lifelong Chicagoan and Bronzeville resident. She spoke with WBEZ Producer Cianna Greaves about the museum’s unique approach to teaching children Black history.
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An Ethiopian restaurant owner shares Orthodox Christmas holiday traditions
A local restaurant owner shares the traditions of fasting and feasting for Ethiopian Orthodox Christmas.
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I needed a jolt of winter cooking inspiration. Could the humble bean be it?
COVID weight was real, and my kitchen ideas were stale. So when Erick Williams of Virtue Restaurant & Bar invited me to his home kitchen, I eagerly went.
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Chicago restaurants celebrate Coptic Christmas with delicious treats
Here are a few places you can sample the delights of the Orthodox diaspora in the city.
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How Chicago’s Nat King Cole broke boundaries to become the King of Christmas
Cole’s time in Chicago would set the foundation for his success, including his cherished holiday tunes.
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Jury awards CPD whistleblower Isaac Lambert nearly $1 million
The veteran detective was demoted for speaking out about a shooting of an unarmed teen by an off-duty officer in 2017.
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Move over, New York. The real madmen — and women — were from Chicago
Yes, Chicago created the Pillsbury Doughboy and Rudolph. But its influence on the ad industry runs even deeper.
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Illinois Democrats score big wins
Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth were re-elected, the state Supreme Court remained under Democratic control and suburban members of Congress won re-election.
