Bianca Cseke
Stories by Bianca Cseke
Author Percival Everett reimagines ‘Huckleberry Finn’ in his new novel
Last year, one of his earlier works was adapted into the Oscar-winning “American Fiction.” Now, Everett retells a classic American novel from an enslaved person’s perspective.
The Rundown: The Gaza protest vote in Illinois
Plus, Chicago’s Lookingglass Theater Company stages a comeback. Here’s what you need to know today.
Pivot Gang, KAINA and Marquis Hill will headline Vocalo’s end-of-summer bash
The free event from WBEZ’s sister station is part of a slate of events to celebrate Millennium Park’s 20th anniversary.
The Rundown: Fewer migrants are in Chicago shelters
Plus, a West Side couple celebrates their love at a White Castle. Here’s what you need to know today.
The Rundown: Chicago to part ways with ShotSpotter
Plus, Chicago Black Restaurant Week returns. Here’s what you need to know today.
The Rundown: Top cop admits murder clearance rate error
Plus, a new photography show opens the world of burlesque. Here’s what you need to know today.
Chicago-native Common on his new book and new relationship – with Jennifer Hudson
At just over 200 pages, the book is split into four sections — food, body, mind and soul — and incorporates health advice from multiple sources.
Tom Skilling has spent seven decades studying the weather. That won’t stop with retirement.
Skilling plans to retire at the end of February after more than 45 years at WGN-TV, bringing an end to a career that started as a 14-year-old in Aurora.
The Rundown: What Chicago can learn from NYC migrant shelters
Plus, get ready for lots of cicadas this spring. Here’s what you need to know today.
Second City teachers on landing a contract with pay increases, ‘succession’ clause
Two members of the comedy center’s faculty union described to WBEZ’s Reset a separation between the private equity ownership, which took over in 2021, and what happens in the classroom.