Chicago education advocates on leading schools through the age of mass shootings
The Covenant School in Nashville is the latest school to be struck by a mass shooting.
Michael Liptrot
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Stories by Michael Liptrot
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How Vallas, Johnson went from Chicago kids to mayoral hopefuls
What were Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson like as kids? Teens? Young adults? WBEZ shares the full backstory on the candidates.
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WBEZ’s spring culture guide has Chicago’s hottest events
The weeklong guide is jam-packed with everything you need to know about what’s best to do around the city as temperatures begin to rise.
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Minority med students reflect on their journeys to becoming MDs
Two Rush Medical College students have been matched into their first positions as MDs. We hear their stories and what comes next for them.
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Advocate says Chicago’s next mayor needs to address lead pipes, flooding and other water issues
The fresh water of Lake Michigan is a great natural resource, and advocates say protecting it starts on day 1 for Chicago’s next mayor.
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New investigation shines light on Illinois DCFS practice of repeatedly moving foster kids
The investigation digs into 20 years worth of records from the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.
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CDC finds rise in sudden infant deaths, with Black families most affected
What’s driving the increase? Experts weigh in.
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How to vote in Chicago’s April 4 mayoral runoff
It’s time to get ready to vote — again. Early voting starts March 20. And if you did mail-in in February, a ballot is coming your way soon.
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Chicago Architecture Center builds on Lightfoot’s Invest South/West program
The center is leading a new design competition that would bring more housing units to six Chicago neighborhoods.
