Paula Friedrich

• • The Rundown: WBEZ's Daily Newsletter

  Play Chicago Holiday Bingo For A Chance To Win WBEZ Prizes

  Chicago knows how to celebrate the holidays. So WBEZ created a bingo card. Get a festive five in a row and you could win a prize.

  Dec 18, 2019 read more
• Your Pocket Guide To Legal Weed In Illinois

  You asked, we answered. Here are responses to 37 of your questions about legal weed.

  Dec 11, 2019 read more
• Where Could Recreational Weed Be Sold In Chicago Come January?

  We mapped out the areas that could be open to cannabis businesses under a proposal in front of City Council.

  Oct 3, 2019 read more

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• Your Illustrated Guide To Chicago’s Budget Problems

  Mayor Lori Lightfoot is making a prime-time speech Thursday to outline what’s expected to be a bad news budget. Here’s your guide.

  Aug 29, 2019 read more
• 5 Unexpected Items You Can Borrow At Chicago’s New Tool Library

  Instead of books, this library lends things like hammers and saws —and a few other “tools” you might not expect.

  Aug 22, 2019 read more
• Explore Where CTU And CPS Landed On Key Contract Issues

  The Chicago teachers strike is over. Explore how bargaining played out.

  Aug 16, 2019 read more
• How To Build A Cow Out Of Butter

  Sculpting a cow from butter is a beloved state fair tradition. This is how it’s done.

  Aug 7, 2019 read more
• Does Your CPS School Have Trouble Finding Teachers And Subs?

  Chicago Public Schools is struggling with a teacher shortage — and a substitute shortage. See how it affects your school.

  Aug 4, 2019 read more
• 10 Tips For Enjoying A Sox Game — From Fans

  We’ve got suggestions from those who know the ballpark best: Sox fans.

  July 5, 2019 read more
• 6 Events Chicagoans Say You Have To Attend This Summer

  We asked, you answered. Here are some suggestions for summertime events in the city.

  July 1, 2019 read more