The story of Dunning, a ‘tomb for the living’
In both life and death, the people who ended up at Dunning were some of Chicago’s least fortunate residents.
Environment & Public Health
Waste, sustainability, climate change and environmental justice. WBEZ covers our surroundings and the way we coexist with them.
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Abortions in Indiana resume as judge blocks near-total ban
In August, Indiana became the first state to adopt an abortion ban after Dobbs eliminated a federal right to an abortion.
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It’s a viral overload: tackling flu season and three new COVID variants
What to know about the BA.4.6, BF.7 and BA.2.75 variants now spreading nationwide
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Telemedicine abortions just got more complicated for health providers
As more states move to restrict abortion, these providers are finding themselves navigating an increasingly complicated legal landscape.
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Only two Chicago spots made the NYT 2022 Restaurant Picks. Here are our picks.
We’re showing love to more than TWO local food favorites.
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Where to find best fall foliage hikes near Chicago
It’s the first day of fall and Reset is taking it outside, mapping out the best places for autumn hikes within a few hours’ drive.
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Chicagoans step up to aid ravaged Puerto Rico after Hurricane Fiona
The Chicago area’s large Puerto Rican community is rallying after Hurricane Fiona struck friends and family back home.
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Dr. Taormina tackles your covid, flu, and monkeypox questions as we swing into fall
A shift in weather can often bring on higher rates of colds and other viruses. Here’s how to protect yourself.
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Northwestern professor takes on ‘forever chemicals,’ and he just might win
The research found that heating a combination of a widely used solvent and lye can destroy many types of common cancer-causing PFAS found in Teflon pans and many other products.
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Nearly 200,000 Illinoisans have received the updated COVID booster
In Chicago, 65% of the doses administered to date have gone to white residents.
