Illinois Republican Lawmaker Faces Criticism For Extremist Bumper Sticker
State Rep. Chris Miller, who’s from eastern Illinois, is the husband of newly elected GOP Congresswoman Mary Miller.
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Chicago Restaurant Workers Are Desperately Waiting For The COVID-19 Vaccine
With capacity limits rising as COVID-19 cases fall, restaurant employees are still anxiously waiting to be vaccinated.
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The site is expected to vaccinate up to 6,000 people a day, with federally-supplied vaccines, and will be open to anyone in Illinois currently eligible.
Biden’s $1.9 Trillion Rescue Plan: Vital Medicine Or Costly Overkill?
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Coronavirus in Illinois
WBEZ’s news coverage of the coronavirus pandemic focuses on the vaccine rollout in Chicago and the state, the impact on our daily lives and equity.
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Here’s How Cook County Is Trying To Convince Jurors To Show Up For Court
After nearly a year without jury trials, prospective jurors are being sent summonses along with details on COVID-19 precautions.
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StoryCorps Chicago: ‘What Was It Like Being An Architect?’
Architect David Gutierrez retired in October. As part of our StoryCorps Chicago series, his granddaughter Harper, 9, interviewed him about his career.
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Nerdette: April Is Around The Corner, And We’re Standing By That
People are hitting a “pandemic wall.” Presidents are making podcasts. And teenagers are kidnapping themselves to get out of work. We unpack the week that was with rapper Dessa and Snap Judgment host Glynn Washington.
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Ex-Lawmaker’s Indictment Stems Partly From Secret ComEd Payments, Source Says
Federal prosecutors are charging former Democratic state Rep Eddie Acevedo and his two sons with tax evasion.
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Chicago Aldermen Delay Vote As Flap Over COVID-19 Relief Continues
A fight over how Mayor Lori Lightfoot spends federal pandemic aid prompted an abrupt end to Wednesday’s City Council meeting, with no vote on the measure.
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What Does It Feel Like To Be Middle Class? That Depends On Your Race, Researchers Say
Study shows how “even seemingly ‘successful’ families” are still living out the consequences of historically racist laws and policies.
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CDC Launches Web Tool To Help Americans Find COVID-19 Vaccines
The process of trying to get vaccinated can be confusing. A new platform from the federal government and private sector partners makes it easier to find a provider where you live.
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With No End To Remote Learning In Sight, Teachers Offer Up Ideas On Making It Work
From daily student check-ins, in-person learning hubs and a quality-over-quantity mentality, teachers say virtual learning can be improved.
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Chicago Aldermen Push Banks Doing Business With The City For More Equitable Lending
“We need to put our foot down,” said Ald. Greg Mitchell, 7th Ward. “If we’re gonna do business with you, we need reciprocity.”
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Do Chicago-Area Temp Agencies Discriminate Based On Race? A New Study Says Yes
A recent study shows two-thirds of the tested temp agencies engaged in racial discrimination, mainly practices that disfavored Black job applicants.
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Michael Madigan Resigning As Chair Of The State’s Democratic Party
After losing the speaker’s gavel and giving up his Illinois house seat, Michael Madigan gives up his chairmanship of the state’s Democratic party.
