The Rundown: Three years in, social equity cannabis applicants still waiting
More than three since Illinois made recreational cannabis legal, social equity applicants are still waiting on licenses.
Erin Allen
Digital Anchor
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The Rundown: Black taxpayers are more likely to be audited. But why?
Black Americans are more likely to be audited. Stanford University professor Daniel E. Ho talks about modernizing the current tax system.
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The Rundown: What happened in the first Vallas vs. Johnson debate
The two mayoral runoff candidates vowed they’d remain independent from their biggest supporters if elected. Abortion rights activists and the state of California are taking shots at Walgreens. Today is the funeral for slain Chicago police Officer Andres Vasquez Lasso.
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The Rundown: Chicago through the lens of ‘The Negro Motorist Green Book’
An exhibit at Skokie’s Illinois Holocaust Museum in Skokie focuses on the history of the Green Book and includes interactive simulations.
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The Rundown: The first debate between the final mayoral hopefuls
Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson will face off today in the first debate before runoff elections. A new report highlights the impacts of soot pollution in Cook County. A proposal to relocate the Annual Taste of Chicago to Navy Pier this summer is causing tension among City Council members.
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The Rundown: The struggle is real for Chicago theaters
Chicago’s theaters continue to struggle post-pandemic. Endorsements are rolling in for Chicago’s runoff elections for mayor. The president of Northeastern Illinois University has alleged gender and race discrimination by board members.
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The Rundown: A nature sanctuary in Chicago meant for healing
Beatrice Scescke was raised in Chicago but always dreamed of connecting with nature. She shares more in Vocalo’s series “Chi Sounds Like.”
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The Rundown: Happy birthday to our sweet home, Chicago!
Chicago turns 186 years old. Unionized concession workers at the United Center staged a one-day strike during the Chicago Bulls vs. Indiana Pacers game. Experts are analyzing why most Chicagoans stayed home on election day.
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The Rundown: Grammy-award-winning J. Ivy has a lot to celebrate these days
Grammy-award-winner, and Chicago native, J. Ivy talks about finding his voice, what inspires him and finding ways to celebrate.
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The Rundown: Mayoral candidate Paul Vallas scores endorsement from Jesse White
Paul Vallas gets backing from Jesse White. Residents by the Obama Center want affordable housing. Illinois makes a move toward reparations.
