WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, April 26, 2024: Bears stadium plans revealed, campus protests, and more
Bears reveal plans for new lakefront stadium and quarterback. Family of Dexter Reed files a civil rights lawsuit over police killing.
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Bears reveal plans for new lakefront stadium and quarterback. Family of Dexter Reed files a civil rights lawsuit over police killing.
In partnership with the CSO, the trumpeter and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra are performing selected works from Ellington.
As we mark 50 years since the 1974 debut of the iconic sitcom, fans respond negatively to the launch of a ‘Good Times’ animated reboot.
About two dozen student protestors set up tents on Deering Meadow Thursday morning. Police and school administrators responded quickly.
Openlands promotes community forestry with the TreeKeepers program which serves as a gateway for learning about the environment.
The move comes five months after the two Chicago-based companies merged. Parent company Outfox Hospitality appears headed toward bankruptcy.
City and state officials say they are in the planning stage of creating a unified shelter system.
However, the construction of two satellite concourses that would increase gate capacity is being put on hold.
When people are science literate, they could be more health literate too.
WBEZ’s theater critic shares his recommendations.