The Rundown: Why faculty are striking more and more at Illinois’ public colleges
Faculty at state-funded universities have been striking lately. Low funding, low enrollment and politics are all contributing factors.
Erin Allen
Digital Anchor
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The Rundown: Abortion providers say mifepristone remains accessible in Illinois
Illinois abortion providers say mifepristone is available. A new report looks at COVID behaviors. Public weighs in on the next top cop.
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The Rundown: CTA officials say they’re making hiring progress, but slowly
Leaders with the Chicago Transit Authority say they’re making progress toward its hiring goals, but it’s still not enough to bring service back to pre-pandemic levels. Chicago is preparing to host a NASCAR street race around Grant Park in July, and the public has some questions. Officials say they will work to ensure the economic impacts of next year’s Democratic National Convention extend beyond downtown.
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The Rundown: Tricia Hersey says ‘Rest Is Resistance’ under capitalism
The Nap Ministry’s Tricia Hersey said she looks to her ancestors to understand how to rest in the face of systemic oppression.
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The Rundown: Chicago to host the 2024 DNC, showing Illinois’ political influence
Chicago will host the Democratic National Convention. Students join the picket lines. Illinois has seen over 800,000 cannabis expungements.
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The Rundown: Mayor-elect joined Chicago State faculty on the picket line
Brandon Johnson joins striking CSU faculty. It’s Black Maternal Health Week. The weather is going to be amazing the next few days.
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The Rundown: Tricia Hersey wants you to slow down and listen to your body
The Nap Ministry’s Tricia Hersey focuses on rest. But she doesn’t see it as “self care.” Instead, it’s resistance to grind culture.
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The Rundown: Following judge’s ruling, pro-choice protesters gathered downtown
Pro-choice demonstrators marched. The public’s understanding of policing. Illinois’ first out transgender person elected to city council.
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The Rundown: Finding magic in the small moments with WBEZ’s latest podcast
The hosts of “When Magic Happens” talk about hair, work, representation and anything else they find cringey or life-giving.
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The Rundown: Mayor-elect Johnson meets with Lightfoot to begin transition
Brandon Johnson and Lori Lightfoot meet. The CTA will spend $6.5 million on station upgrades. Pilsen is celebrating Good Friday.
