Courtney Kueppers
Digital Producer/Reporter
Stories by Courtney Kueppers
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50 years ago, a 737 fell from the sky and flattened homes on the Southwest Side
The day United Flight 553 crashed in Chicago “was just like someone dropped a big, huge anvil on the ground.”
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Watch, read, listen: 10 ways to learn about Harold Washington 35 years after his death
Your guide to “the people’s mayor.”
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The WBEZ guide to Chicago’s Christkindlmarket
Whether you’re going for the mug, to shop or to snap an Instagrammable pic — here’s what you need to know.
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Chicago crowns its first karaoke champion
Jason E. Jackson can now claim to be the best karaoke singer in town after winning the citywide competition.
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It’s time to change the clocks again. Here’s Chicago’s weird history with daylight saving time.
The U.S. Senate unanimously approved a measure to make daylight saving time permanent, but for now, the clock-changing system is here to stay.
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When can we expect snow in Chicago? Here’s what history says.
Just a friendly reminder of what’s to come.
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COVID booster numbers remain sluggish in Chicago as fears rise over another U.S. surge
Less than 10% of eligible residents have rolled up their sleeves for updated vaccines.
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How that amazing drone video of Wrigley was made
This drone pilot flew a GoPro through the nooks and crannies of Wrigley Field. The result is a viral video people can’t get enough of.
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The Rundown: CPS enrollment drops for 11th straight year
Plus, tell us if your house is haunted. Here’s what you need to know today.
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Rediscovering Norm Bruns: A Chicago filmmaker whose work was almost forgotten
Bruns worked at a blazing pace in the 1980s. His recently rediscovered films will be shown at the Reeling Film Festival’s 40th edition.
