Bianca Cseke
Digital Producer
Stories by Bianca Cseke
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The Rundown: Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson debate
Plus, bumblebees can learn from each other to solve puzzles. Here’s what you need to know today.
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This celebrated Chicago author has a new mystery thriller for the #MeToo era
Pulitzer finalist Rebecca Makkai’s new book has a murder mystery at its heart. But it grapples with several momentous themes.
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The Rundown: A 1930s Chicago cold case finally cracked
Plus, Japan recounted its islands — and found 7,000 more. Here’s what you need to know today.
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The Rundown: Mayoral candidates vouch to fix the CTA
Plus, the collective scream of parents registering their kids for summer camp in February. Here’s what you need to know today.
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The Rundown: Mayoral candidates raised millions
Plus, speculation abounds about the “unidentified objects” shot down by the U.S. military. Here’s what you need to know today.
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The Rundown: A spike in after-school shootings
Plus, romance novels are booming in popularity. Here’s what you need to know today.
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The Rundown: Crime takes center stage in mayoral debate
Plus, photos of great Chicago music moments, from Led Zeppelin to Liz Phair to Nirvana. Here’s what you need to know today.
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The Rundown: How Southwest Airlines broke down
Plus, the most-played Christmas songs on 93.9 LITE FM. Here’s what you need to know today.
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The Rundown: Canceled flights, missing bags at Midway
Plus, warmer weather is finally on the way. Here’s what you need to know today.
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Chicago rapper Vic Mensa uses his new cannabis company to bring books to prisons
Books Before Bars provides Illinois prison libraries with books and tools Mensa says can potentially transform inmates’ lives.
