8 Things To See, Hear, Eat Around Chicago This Weekend
Chicago’s self-proclaimed “King of Geeks” stops by with his recommendations on what to see, hear and eat in Chicago this weekend.
Chicago’s self-proclaimed “King of Geeks” stops by with his recommendations on what to see, hear and eat in Chicago this weekend.
As Chicago Public Schools gears up for the first day of classes in a few weeks, the district is facing a significant teacher shortage.
What is the one film that “made” you? We talk to a Chicagoan about the film he thinks had the biggest impact on his life: 1976’s “Rocky.“
Supporters of the No Salary History law say it will go a long way to closing the wage gap between men and women.
A recent WBEZ investigation found that one of the longest-serving aldermen on City Council has used her City Hall clout to get relatives on the city payroll. As head of the City Council’s Budget Committee, and through years of being a loyal ally to the last two mayors, personnel records show that Ald. Carrie Austin snagged government positions for her children and other relatives, and influenced salary raises, costing taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars a year.Morning Shift checks in with WBEZ politics reporter Dan Mihalopolous about his investigation.
Morning Shift talks to BGA investigative reporter Alejandra Cancino for a closer look at her findings.
“You can see [the desert] in my novels. There’s a mystery there,” says author Nnedi Okorafor. “Lawrence goes into it… and he’s never the same again.“
WakandaCon co-founders Dave and Matt Barthwell talk about what’s new this year at the afro-futuristic convention and how they want to help fans “come find their tribe.”
After months of negotiation and a subpoena, Robert Mueller is about to sit in the hot seat.
As the mercury rises in Chicago, it can sometimes feel like it’s harder to take a deep breath. Here’s why and what to do about it.