The Rundown: Preserving the cultural significance of Chicago’s Uptown
Hac Tran works to preserve the cultural identity of Asia on Argyle. He tells his story through Vocalo’s “Chi Sounds Like” series.
Hac Tran works to preserve the cultural identity of Asia on Argyle. He tells his story through Vocalo’s “Chi Sounds Like” series.
Assault weapon ban sees more lawsuits. Chicago’s unhoused population feels pressure from weather. A plan to prevent Cook County tax sales.
An ethics investigation into Mayor Lightfoot is expected. A new proposal to protect temp workers. Demand at the food bank surges.
Special thanks to Vocalo and its series “Chi Sounds Like”: We meet Christopher LeMark who works to destigmatize mental health struggles.
A California mass shooting affects Chicago’s Lunar New Year. A ruling on the assault weapons ban. Women’s March on the Roe 50th anniversary.
Stay inside if you can today. Masking is recommended for holiday gatherings. Pushback on bringing police back to Benito Juarez High School.
At-home living inspired WBEZ bookworm Greta Johnsen to read 95 books this year (over 25 more than last year). Here are her 10 favorites.
Grief counselor Claire Bidwell Smith explains how anxiety is part of grieving and how grieving is now part of everyday life.
You know that feeling you get in a new city, where either it agrees with you or doesn’t? “I just made it literal,” says author N.K. Jemisin.
A draft copy of John Bolton’s forthcoming book has prompted renewed calls for witness testimony. That story and more are in today’s Rundown.