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.
Cianna Greaves
AM Audio Producer
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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.
