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The latest news and featured stories from WBEZ Chicago.

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Two teen brothers from West Chicago have been in Minneapolis since early January, documenting immigration raids. The boys are homeschooled, so they’ve taken their books with them on the road. But they’re struggling to keep up with their studies amid ... more

Chicago public schools plan to celebrate Black History Month with everything from a business fair to an assembly highlighting the Harlem Renaissance. But Chalmers Elementary on the west side kicked off the month in a pretty unusual way. Students got ... more

It’s been four months since Marimar [MARE-i-mar] Martinez, was shot by a Border Patrol agent on Chicago’s Southwest Side. She survived. But two other U.S. citizens in Minnesota who were recently involved in similar shooting incidents did not. HOST: D... more

90 miles west of Chicago sits the beautiful Starved Rock State Park. But lesser known is the nearby Matthiessen State Park. The smaller nature reserve also touts Sandstone canyons and waterfalls...plus a less crowded feel. HOST: LANE

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Jack Weinberg
Longtime environmentalist and member of GARD
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Jimena Beltran-Cuan-Q
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Robert Pape
Director of the Chicago Project on Security and Threats at the University of Chicago
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Alaa Abdullahi
Engagement reporter for The Marshall Project
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Episode: Prisoncast! The challenges of grieving behind bars
Latoya Baines
Formerly incarcerated, now working at a violence prevention agency
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Episode: Prisoncast! The shoddy track record of Illinois’ new prison health care company
Vanessa Lopez
An audience engagement specialist at the Chicago Sun-Times who is sharing her personal story.
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Episode: He worked hard to give me a home. ICE took his: How I lost my father to deportation
Jimena Beltran-Cuanque
Food contributor for the Chicago Sun-Times
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Episode: Where to eat or order carryout on Thanksgiving in Chicago
Robert Falls
Theater director with a long career, recently directing 'Amadeus' at Steppenwolf.
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Episode: For theater director Robert Falls, one stage door closes and another opens
Edgar Dvorsky
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Lt. Gov. Stratton goes on attack in debate against U.S. Reps. Kelly, Krishnamoorthi
Q: How did he, Krishnamoorthi, respond to those attacks against him?
He humorously claimed he should have come prepared for an attack and defended his record while calling Stratton a hypocrite.
Lt. Gov. Stratton goes on attack in debate against U.S. Reps. Kelly, Krishnamoorthi
Q: What was the big headline to you from the debate last night?
Stratton aggressively challenged Krishnamoorthi, focusing on his fundraising sources and legislative achievements.
Steel Mills must adopt cleaner technologies to stay competitive, Gary environmentalist says
Q: What process do you think they need to switch to, and why would that be better?
They need to switch to direct reduction technologies, which are less polluting and more efficient.
Steel Mills must adopt cleaner technologies to stay competitive, Gary environmentalist says
Q: What processes do these three major steel plants use to produce steel right now?
They use blast furnace basic oxygen furnace steelmaking, which is a coal-based technology.
Steel Mills must adopt cleaner technologies to stay competitive, Gary environmentalist says
Q: Jack, why did you release the report now? What's important, especially at this time?
The urgency stems from the need for modernization investments to ensure the industry's survival in the coming decades.

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Content frequently focuses on pressing social and political issues affecting Chicago, providing an in-depth examination of the local community's dynamics. Topics range from highlighting personal narratives, like the challenges faced by residents in economically distressed neighborhoods or the exploration of community health disparities, to discussions about civic engagement and local governance. Unique features include investigative reporting on state operations and public health in correctional facilities, shedding light on crucial issues often overlooked in broader media narratives. Such storytelling is likely to resonate deeply with listeners interested in understanding the complexities of urban life in Chicago.

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2. Jimena Beltran-Cuan-Q
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