WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: Sept. 29, 2023
The auto workers’ strike has expanded to Chicago’s South Side. Larry Snelling is confirmed as Chicago’s top cop. And much more.
The auto workers’ strike has expanded to Chicago’s South Side. Larry Snelling is confirmed as Chicago’s top cop. And much more.
Two decades after the law was enacted, a WBEZ investigation finds that Illinois traffic stops of Black drivers have reached a 20-year high.
Plus, the Mayor’s administration is defending its decision to hire a controversial security firm for a winterized tent camp for migrants.
Denver does regular inspections of rental units, but Chicago does not. Advocates say fewer inspections can lead to unsafe living conditions.
Think pumpkin patches, apple pickings and spooky movie screenings.
The measure, if cleared by the full Council, would give restaurants 5 years to raise wages.
Chicago has long been an advertising industry hub, attracting all kinds of voice artists looking to make a buck or build a career.
The high holiday starts at sundown tonight. So, what’s on the menu?
This year is the first that Chicago’s parade falls on the holiday date.
If the CDC signs off on Tuesday, shots could be available in pharmacies later this week.