The Rundown: Chicago Public Media launches The Democracy Solutions Project
A new initiative, The Democracy Solutions Project, digs into big themes and questions surrounding democracy in the United States.
Erin Allen
Digital Anchor
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Rundown Podcast: A guide to Chicago theater, art and opera to see this spring
WBEZ’s Spring Culture Guide has everything you need to say goodbye to winter in style, and we’re rounding up our favorite recommendations from the guide. In today’s episode: visual art, theater and opera. It’s always tough to know which shows and exhibits are worth your time. So host Erin Allen sat down with WBEZ producer and curator Julia Binswanger and producer Sarah Stark to talk about the productions in Chicago you shouldn’t miss this spring, including several from underrepresented voices.
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Omolará Mino wants her students to know they can do it all
Ọmọlará Mino is a social worker and educator from Englewood whose goal is to connect Black students with their African roots. “It’s all with the idea of us reclaiming our history, reclaiming our truths, reclaiming parts of ourselves that we’ve been taken away from,” she says. Mino is also a musician known artistically as Omo Nyame. As part of the “Chi Sounds Like” series from WBEZ’s sister station Vocalo, we hear some of Mino’s tracks, and she explains why she’s teaching Black youth to love their history in order to build up the next generation.
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The Rundown: What the latest ruling on mifepristone means for Illinois
Illinois abortion providers say they are relieved by a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that preserves widespread access to a key abortion pill — for now. Chicago’s incoming mayor says developing more affordable housing will be a priority under his administration. Local clergy led a march over the weekend to show support for Chicago’s youth.
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The Rundown: ‘Creatives of Color’ power couple shows us where art meets business
The couple behind a new exhibit at Chicago’s WNDR Museum, in partnership with The New Vanguard, talk about art, business and representation.
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The Rundown: About 100 cannabis workers went to the picket lines
Cannabis workers go on strike. Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson went to Springfield. Park district employees allegedly defrauded the PPP program.
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The Rundown: An Illinois program for kids in mental health crisis is broken
Twenty years ago, Illinois created a safety net for kids from low-income families who are in a mental health crisis. But it’s not working.
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The Rundown: CTA’s bus and train tracker needs an upgrade
CTA’s tracking tech is outdated. Chicago’s financial picture is relatively rosy. There’s uncertainty for Illinois’ after-school programs.
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The Rundown: Experts disagree on how to handle violence downtown
City officials weigh in on what Chicago should do to prevent violent incidents downtown. New White House emissions restrictions mean more electric vehicles and expanding public charging stations in Illinois. Arts and culture has been the leading driver in downtown’s post pandemic recovery according to a new report.
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The Rundown: Tips for the ‘dance curious’ Chicagoan
Chicago’s dance scene is immense and diverse. And if you’re one of the city’s “dance curious,” we have you covered.
