The Rundown: Kwanzaa celebrations are underway
Chicago is getting ready to give away more free bikes. Kwanzaa celebrations begin. Dispose of your live Christmas tree the sustainable way.
Erin Allen
Digital Anchor
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The Rundown: WBEZ survey about CTA showing lots of frustration
It’s been a rough year for the CTA. We hear about a sampling of responses and frustrations from a WBEZ survey focused on the agency.
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The Rundown: Chicago is bracing for the blizzard
Chicago preparing for the blizzard. More cannabis dispensary licenses will be available. An update to the Chicago mayoral challenges.
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The Rundown: Pilsen residents facing gentrification push for affordable housing
A promise of affordable housing sits at 18th and Peoria in Pilsen. The community has been wanting this for years. Is this their moment?
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The Rundown: Chicago might get hit hard by winter storm
A winter storm is coming. Millions go toward Chicago-area public transit accessibility upgrades. Illinois tracking school COVID aid.
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The Rundown: Understanding your grief
Whether we like it or not, grief – like loss and death – is a part of life. Erin talks with a grief counselor about ways to manage.
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The Rundown: Calls for more protections after Friday’s shooting outside a school
A focus on gun violence by schools after Friday’s shooting. Research center looks at societal and medical impacts of weed. Hanukkah begins.
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The Rundown: A professor’s take on the nuance of Ye
Kanye West, now Ye, has been in controversy lately. A professor provides nuance to how we think about Ye’s existence in the culture.
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The Rundown: Anti-violence workers question proposed assault weapons ban
Temperatures will drop. Cook County is accused of property tax discrimination. Some question the effectiveness of an assault weapons ban.
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The Rundown: Get outside to beat the winter blues
Experts say going outside can improve your mood, even when it’s cold. The Jane Byrne will finally reopen. Updates from City Hall.
