Here are the month-long street closures ahead of NASCAR’s Chicago race in July
The city released its plans for staging the two-day racing and music festival in July.
Brenda Ruiz
Producer, Reset
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Election Day: Run-off Edition
What are people saying as they cast their votes for this run-off election?
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What will ultimately decide who’s elected Chicago’s 57th mayor?
A recent WBEZ analysis found that voter turnout could be the deciding factor in the April 4th runoff.
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WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: March 31, 2023
Several recent polls show a tight race between Chicago mayoral runoff candidates Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas.
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Fixing an empathy gap between Chicagoans and CPD
The city’s next mayor will need to prioritize changing the community’s fundamental lack of understanding of what CPD officers do.
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What’s next for TikTok after contentious Congressional hearings?
Lawmakers raised concerns about users’ personal data, security and teen mental health.
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Illinois awards $20 million in security grants to potential targets of attacks
The governor says the funds will provide groups with the resources they need to boost security measures amid the “rising tide of extremism.”
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Chicago Shakespeare Theater artistic director Barbara Gaines leads her final show
Gaines has directed nearly 60 productions since founding the theater in 1986.
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Food Friday: Delicious bites for Persian New Year
Around 300 million people celebrate the holiday around the world, and they eat some delicious foods as part of the process.
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AI won’t replace you at work anytime soon, but it may change your job
Industry experts expect changes across many industries as more companies integrate artificial intelligence into their workflow.
