In Chicago, October isn’t just about Halloween. It’s also a month to try Black-owned restaurants
Eating joyfully and celebrating Black owned restaurants — that’s one local blogger’s mission.
Lynnea Domienik
Producer, Reset
Stories by Lynnea Domienik
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Volunteers who bring supplies to asylum seekers at local Greyhound station might have fewer people to greet
Volunteers meet asylum seekers at the Chicago Greyhound bus station with food, clothing, hygiene supplies and “know your rights” information.
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Community organizations in Logan Square and Hermosa are trying something new to counter gentrification
It doesn’t have to be inevitable that long-time Logan Square & Hermosa residents will get priced out of living in their neighborhoods.
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Vaccine mandate standoff continues between Mayor Lightfoot and police union
Resistance to the vaccine mandate continues. What will be the repercussions for city and state workers who refuse?
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Race is still a factor in how much development does, or doesn’t happen in Chicago’s neighborhoods
There are more new developments and jobs in majority white communities, according to a new WBEZ analysis.
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This Indigenous artist is reimagining sustainable urbanism in Chicago
Burial and effigy mounds were an important part of cultures indigenous to the Midwest region. Now, one Chicago artist is reviving the tradition.
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Local group preserves Aztec traditions through dance and song
A group of Chicago dancers are connecting to their history and teaching younger generations to keep their culture alive.
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Facebook whistleblower pulls back the curtain on alleged misdeeds
Frances Haugen explained how Facebook knew it was hurting society but did little to change its practices.
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Chicago workers push for union representation, more protections.
Chicago museum workers, brewers, tortilla makers and more are demanding their employers provide better benefits and support
