The good, the bad, and the ugly of all that screen time
Experts say we often underestimate how much time we spend on devices.
Brenda Ruiz
Producer, Reset
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More and more kids need glasses. Experts are blaming too much screen time.
If current average tech habits continue, eye doctors predict half the world’s population will be nearsighted by 2050.
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Chicago-area Arab Americans, Muslims say Islamophobia has reached new highs
Leaders say their communities have experienced more hate and threats since Oct. 7 than during any other period since 9/11.
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Food Friday: Cozy soups, stocks and Instant Pot recipes for fall
As cold weather descends on Chicago, it’s time to talk about warm, comforting meals for fall and winter.
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Chicago’s role in the ‘War on Disco’
Disco was wildly popular in the U.S. during its heyday in the 1970s, but the genre also had its haters.
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Students may need more daily tutoring after COVID pandemic
New research finds that two-on-one tutoring sessions for 45 to 50 minutes every day helped raise math scores.
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Food Friday: WBEZ Fall Eats
From apple fritters to chicken soup, we dig into your favorite Midwest fall cravings.
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Illinois cannabis growers struggle to raise funding
Especially non-white growers, who face endemic discrimination in accessing financial lending.
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No fare hikes in CTA’s $2 billion 2024 budget
The agency says it intends to expand service, but the plan didn’t include many details on when or how.
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Chicago buildings pose an increasing threat to migrating birds
Over a thousand birds died after flying into McCormick Place in a single day.
