Alex Keefe
Engagement Editor
He first started at WBEZ in 2010 as a producer on Morning Edition, and later worked his way up to the politics beat. As a reporter, he had a particular interest in covering municipal finance, the state and city pension crises, and the debates over LGBT rights and gun rights. His 2014 series on the “Dark Arts of Politics” was recognized with awards from the Press Club of Atlantic City, the Society of Professional Journalists, PRNDI, the RTNDA and the Illinois Associated Press. He’s also twice been named Best Newswriter by the Illinois AP, in 2011 and 2013.
Starting in late 2014, Alex was the local All Things Considered host at Vermont Public Radio, where he also launched a people-powered journalism podcast called Brave Little State.
Stories by Alex Keefe
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Familias de Chicago, aquí encontrarán recursos sobre salud mental infantil
Aprenda cómo ayudar a sus hijas e hijos a mantenerse felices, saludables y listos para aprender en este año escolar. Además, aquí encontrará enlaces a recursos gratuitos y dónde obtener terapia infantil en Chicago.
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Listen to Prisoncast, a two-hour special broadcast for people inside Illinois prisons
We asked: What is a sound from outside prison walls that you’d like to hear? Tune in this Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. on WBEZ 91.5 FM.
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Chicago parents, here’s where you can find mental health resources for your kids
Learn how to help your kids stay happy, healthy and learning this school year. Find links to free resources and where to get child therapy in Chicago.
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Prisoncast: Listen to a special radio event on Aug. 28th for people in Illinois prisons!
Listen live at 2pm CT on Aug. 28th, when WBEZ is partnering with Illinois Public Radio stations across the state on a special radio event to serve people inside and their loved ones outside!
Community Conversation: Lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic
WBEZ and Illinois Latino News want your questions and comments as we approach the 2-year anniversary of the pandemic.
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A City Hall veteran will lead the Chicago Park District amid fallout from a sex abuse scandal
Rosa Escareno, who served under three mayors, takes over as the agency’s interim leader. It’s still grappling with widespread allegations of sexual misconduct among lifeguards.
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Evanston’s Top City Staffer To Leave Amid Lifeguard Abuse Investigation
City Manager Erika Storlie will leave as officials promise transparency about an investigation into sexual misconduct claims from young women.
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Evanston Residents Blast Plan To Keep Lifeguard Sexual Misconduct Probe Secret
The outrage stemmed from the separation agreement between the city and its top staffer, who is preparing to exit amid an ongoing probe into allegations of widespread misconduct among lifeguards and other beach workers.
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New COVID-19 Rules: Here’s What You Can And Can’t Do In Illinois And Chicago
Plan your big wedding. Renew your gym membership. And gather your friends for that big Chicago bar crawl — as long as everyone’s fully vaccinated.
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Illinois And Chicago Resume Use Of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine
Federal regulators found the one-shot vaccine is safe for people 18 and over. They’d recommended a “pause” on using it after some patients developed rare blood clots.
