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Bianca Cseke

Digital Producer

Bianca Cseke is a digital producer, focusing on helping WBEZ’s website and social media pages serve its audiences.Previously, she worked as a digital content producer at Fox 17 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Bianca has a master’s degree in journalism from DePaul University and a bachelor’s in English Literature and journalism from UNLV, where she was heavily involved with both universities’ student newspapers. During her time as a student, Bianca also completed internships at the Chicago Sun-Times, WGN-TV and the Las Vegas Review-Journal. Bianca is originally from Las Vegas, Nevada but fell in love with Chicago as soon as she moved here in 2018. When she’s not working, you can find her exploring the city’s museums and restaurants or reading a good book.

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The Rundown: WBEZ’s Daily Newsletter
The Rundown: Will U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin run for reelection?
Plus, Chicago theaters explore politics with satire, history and song. Here’s what you need to know today.
By Bianca Cseke
 
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The Rundown: WBEZ’s Daily Newsletter
The Rundown: What to expect during DNC 2024
Plus, a movie rental shop that survived in the streaming age. Here’s what you need to know today.
By Bianca Cseke
 
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The Rundown: WBEZ’s Daily Newsletter
The Rundown: Domestic violence deaths spike
Plus, the Paris Summer Olympics get underway. Here’s what you need to know today.
By Bianca Cseke
 
Kamala Harris
The Rundown: WBEZ’s Daily Newsletter
The Rundown: What Kamala Harris’ candidacy means for DNC
Plus, no topic is off limits at iO Fest — including assassination attempts and failed campaigns. Here’s what you need to know today.
By Bianca Cseke
 
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The Rundown: WBEZ’s Daily Newsletter
The Rundown: Pritzker endorses Kamala Harris for president
Plus, the last surviving piping plover chick born at Montrose Beach was given an Ojibwe name. Here’s what you need to know today.
By Bianca Cseke
 
Worldwide Internet Outage
The Rundown: WBEZ’s Daily Newsletter
The Rundown: Global tech outage impacts Chicago
Plus, a free soccer program for migrant children living in city shelters. Here’s what you need to know today.
By Bianca Cseke
 
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The Rundown: WBEZ’s Daily Newsletter
The Rundown: Trump to take the stage at the RNC tonight
Plus, Millennium Park has become a gravity-defying art gallery. Here’s what you need to know today.
By Bianca Cseke
 
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The Rundown: WBEZ’s Daily Newsletter
The Rundown: Residents removed from a Mag Mile homeless shelter
Plus, Pitchfork Music Festival starts Friday. Here’s what you need to know today.
By Bianca Cseke
 
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The Rundown: WBEZ’s Daily Newsletter
The Rundown: Power outages continue after last night’s storm
Plus, Brookfield Zoo announced a massive redevelopment project. Here’s what you need to know today.
By Bianca Cseke
 
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The Rundown: WBEZ’s Daily Newsletter
The Rundown: Donald Trump expected to speak at RNC tonight
Plus, a third piping plover chick has died at Montrose Beach. Here’s what you need to know today.
By Bianca Cseke
 
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The Rundown: WBEZ’s Daily Newsletter
The Rundown: Bally’s has new financing — and a new casino plan
Plus, Chicago actors star in the “Lord of the Rings” musical. Here’s what you need to know today.
By Bianca Cseke
 
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The Rundown: WBEZ’s Daily Newsletter
The Rundown: Chicago closing a homeless camp ahead of DNC
Plus, Sueños Music Festival organizers agreed to a five-year deal with the Chicago Park District. Here’s what you need to know today.
By Bianca Cseke
 
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The Rundown: WBEZ’s Daily Newsletter
The Rundown: Summer jobs program slowly growing
Plus, astronomers spotted a black hole nestled in a cluster of stars. Here’s what you need to know today.
By Bianca Cseke
 
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The Rundown: WBEZ’s Daily Newsletter
The Rundown: Who gets into CPS’ most elite schools?
Plus, Windy City Smokeout returns this weekend. Here’s what you need to know today.
By Bianca Cseke
 
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The Rundown: WBEZ’s Daily Newsletter
The Rundown: Mayor Johnson responds to weekend violence
Plus, Pizza Hut sells tavern-style pies now. Here’s what you need to know today.
By Bianca Cseke
 
NASCAR
The Rundown: WBEZ’s Daily Newsletter
The Rundown: NASCAR returns to Chicago this weekend
Plus, a Chicagoan won the annual Nathan’s hot dog eating contest. Here’s what you need to know today.
By Bianca Cseke
 
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The Rundown: WBEZ’s Daily Newsletter
The Rundown: Highland Park prepares for 4th of July parade
Plus, Jack in the Box is returning to the Chicago area. Here’s what you need to know today.
By Bianca Cseke
 
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Books
The seven best places to sit and read a book outside in Chicago
Parks, beaches, cafes, libraries — all you need to bring is your current book. Need a suggestion? We have those, too.
By Bianca Cseke