The Rundown: Chicago alderpeople are investigating citywide plowing
Chicago leaders consider citywide plowing. Northwestern is facing lawsuits. Loretto Hospital’s unionized workers have authorized a strike.
Erin Allen
Digital Anchor
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The Rundown: Chicago’s migrant crisis puts the term ‘sanctuary city’ to the test
With thousands of migrants coming to Chicago, we focus on what life is like for them, who is helping them and what being a “sanctuary city” really means.
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The Rundown: There’s mixed reaction over eliminating cash bail in Illinois
Cash bail in Illinois has ended. The agency investigating sexual misconduct allegations by police hasn’t identified victims yet. Rainbow PUSH to stay in Chicago.
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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.
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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?
