Claire Hyman
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Stories by Claire Hyman
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Here’s what you need to know about Rahm Emanuel’s confirmation hearing
The former Chicago mayor faced opposition from senators over his handling of the police murder of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald.
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White House announces vaccine rollout for kids
We check in with a White House reporter and pediatrician to get the details on the rollout process.
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On the ground at the Chicago Sky championship rally
WBEZ’s Mike Puente reports live from the Chicago Sky celebration at Millennium Park.
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Chicago Sky make WNBA history
The team won its first championship and the city’s first basketball title in 20 years.
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Chicago Police union pushes back against COVID-19 vaccine mandate
The Fraternal Order of Police says it will fight the vaccine mandate in court, even as hundreds of police officers around the country have died from the virus.
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Police ticket cyclists in Black and Latino areas at higher rates than white neighborhoods
A study analyzing Chicago bicycle tickets found that urban planning contributes to unequal policing for cyclists.
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Our last chance to mitigate climate change might depend on two pending bills
Two bills pending in Congress could have huge impacts on America’s chances of mitigating and preparing for the impact of climate change.
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WBEZ listeners debate the coolest neighborhoods in Chicago
The annual Time Out index survey ranked Andersonville as the second coolest neighborhood in the world.
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U.S. private sector added 568,000 new jobs this quarter
ADP chief economist Nela Richardson breaks down the latest jobs report and why the nation’s economic recovery hasn’t reached everyone.
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Why is it so hard to find a job right now?
Right now, there are a record number of job positions open, but hiring — and getting hired — has never been more of a headache.
