Hunter Clauss

Newsletter Editor

Hunter Clauss is a digital editor, reporter and the writer for WBEZ’s afternoon newsletter, The Rundown. He has previously worked with the Chicago Sun-Times, the Chicago News Cooperative, The New York Times, the BBC, Chicago Tonight and the Chicago Reader. He loves his nephews, playing Dungeons & Dragons and not injuring himself at the gym.

Stories by Hunter Clauss

- The Rundown: WBEZ's Daily Newsletter
WBEZ’s Rundown Of Today’s Top News: What The Chauvin Verdict Doesn’t Change

Systemic racism costs the lives of many Black Americans, and it reaches beyond policing, writes WBEZ’s Alden Loury.
April 21 read more
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WBEZ’s Rundown Of Today’s Top News: Derek Chauvin Found Guilty On All Counts

A Minnesota jury found the former Minneapolis officer guilty on all counts. Here’s what you need to know today.
April 20 read more
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WBEZ’s Rundown Of Today’s Top News: Police Killing Of Adam Toledo Is A “Tough Case”

Experts weigh in on what went wrong in the Adam Toledo shooting and whether the shooting is justified. Here’s what you need to know today.
April 16 read more
What We Know And Still Don’t Know About The Police Killing Of Adam Toledo

The videos provide some answers about what happened the night Adam was killed. Here are some questions that remain unanswered.
April 15
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WBEZ’s Rundown Of Today’s Top News: Questions The Adam Toledo Videos Don’t Answer

Chicago authorities released footage of the police killing, but some questions remain unanswered. Here’s what you need to know today.
April 15 read more
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WBEZ’s Rundown Of Today’s Top News: Videos Of Adam Toledo’s Shooting To Be Released Tomorrow

The police shooting has sparked protests and reignited criticism of the Chicago Police Department. Here’s what you need to know today.
April 14 read more
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WBEZ’s Rundown Of Today’s Top News: Don’t Panic About Johnson & Johnson

Health officials say a rare blood clot shouldn’t shake confidence in the vaccine. Here’s what you need to know today.
April 13 read more
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WBEZ’s Rundown Of Today’s Top News: Will Chicago’s High Schools Reopen Next Week?

Tensions are again rising between the Chicago Teachers Union and the school district. Here’s what you need to know today.
April 12 read more
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WBEZ’s Rundown Of Today’s Top News: CPD’s Changing Story On The LSD Shooting

Chicago police have repeatedly walked back details of a toddler’s shooting on Lake Shore Drive. Here’s what you need to know today.
April 9 read more
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WBEZ’s Rundown Of Today’s Top News: More Illinois Residents Will Have A Shot At A Shot

Everyone 16 and over will be eligible for a vaccine on Monday. Here’s what you need to know today.
April 8 read more