Crime, housing and the CTA are among your top issues for Chicago’s next mayor
Neighborhood development, education equity and making Chicago more affordable were other top concerns from more than 1,700 responses in our People’s Agenda survey.
Alex Keefe
Engagement Editor
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Got ideas for how Chicago can become a better city? Tell the next mayor.
We’re collecting your questions for Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson ahead of our upcoming candidates’ forum on March 30.
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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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A parents’ guide to finding therapy and mental health services for kids in Chicago
Free and lower-cost options are out there. Plus, helpful resources for understanding the emotional health of your child.
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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.
