Bianca Cseke
Digital Producer
Stories by Bianca Cseke
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Author Percival Everett reimagines ‘Huckleberry Finn’ in his new novel
Last year, one of his earlier works was adapted into the Oscar-winning “American Fiction.” Now, Everett retells a classic American novel from an enslaved person’s perspective.
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The Rundown: The Gaza protest vote in Illinois
Plus, Chicago’s Lookingglass Theater Company stages a comeback. Here’s what you need to know today.
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Pivot Gang, KAINA and Marquis Hill will headline Vocalo’s end-of-summer bash
The free event from WBEZ’s sister station is part of a slate of events to celebrate Millennium Park’s 20th anniversary.
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The Rundown: Fewer migrants are in Chicago shelters
Plus, a West Side couple celebrates their love at a White Castle. Here’s what you need to know today.
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The Rundown: Chicago to part ways with ShotSpotter
Plus, Chicago Black Restaurant Week returns. Here’s what you need to know today.
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The Rundown: Top cop admits murder clearance rate error
Plus, a new photography show opens the world of burlesque. Here’s what you need to know today.
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Chicago-native Common on his new book and new relationship – with Jennifer Hudson
At just over 200 pages, the book is split into four sections — food, body, mind and soul — and incorporates health advice from multiple sources.
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Tom Skilling has spent seven decades studying the weather. That won’t stop with retirement.
Skilling plans to retire at the end of February after more than 45 years at WGN-TV, bringing an end to a career that started as a 14-year-old in Aurora.
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The Rundown: What Chicago can learn from NYC migrant shelters
Plus, get ready for lots of cicadas this spring. Here’s what you need to know today.
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Second City teachers on landing a contract with pay increases, ‘succession’ clause
Two members of the comedy center’s faculty union described to WBEZ’s Reset a separation between the private equity ownership, which took over in 2021, and what happens in the classroom.
