The Rundown: A new reports says Chicago’s the third worst for cyclists
Chicago isn’t the best for cyclists. A group of aldermen agreed on a new settlement for a federal lawsuit. Eight former Northwestern football players have lawyers.
Erin Allen
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The Rundown: On World Emoji Day we ask… are some emojis passive aggressive?
We celebrate World Emoji Day by hearing from WBEZ staff and a communications expert about which emojis bring the smiles while others bring the cringe.
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The Rundown: Jesse Jackson Sr. steps down from Rainbow PUSH
Vice President Kamala Harris visits Chicago as civil rights leader Reverend Jesse Jackson announces plans to step down from Rainbow PUSH. Chicago area actors joining the SAG-AFTRA strike say they’re in a fight for their livelihood and art. Workers at the Starbucks Chicago Roastery on Michigan Avenue announced they have filed for a union with the National Labor Relations Board.
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The Rundown: What Northwestern’s hazing scandal says about college athletics
Northwestern University’s head football coach was fired after allegations of hazing. We unpack the fallout and look at the “intense culture” of college athletics.
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The Rundown: There are three finalists for Chicago’s police superintendent
Mayor Brandon Johnson has three top cop finalists to consider. There’s a new study looking at long COVID. Severe weather cleanup continues.
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The Rundown: Tornadoes and heavy rain made their way through the Chicago area
Severe weather hit the Chicago area. A Northwestern researcher found evidence of underground climate change. Cook County has its first Black transgender appointee.
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The Rundown: How changes to SNAP and Medicaid are affecting Chicagoans
Now that pandemic era benefits are ending, we’re returning to the status quo for Medicaid coverage and SNAP. But is this status quo working?
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The Rundown: State relief is on the way for areas hit by flooding this month
A state disaster proclamation for recent flooding. Northwestern professors are questioning the proposed football stadium. There will be more downtown street closures.
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The Rundown: Northwestern University’s head football coach is fired
Pat Fitzgerald is out. A Chicago police union responded to allegations of sexual misconduct involving officers. A report shows less affordable housing.
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The Rundown: Why soul food, when made right, ‘does catapult you to the past’
June is National Soul Food Month. But just because we’re in July now, it doesn’t mean we can’t continue to celebrate its delicious history.
