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Morning News: Tuesday April 16, 2024 Apr 16, 2024

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Chicago alderpersons gave initial approval to spending $70 million from city reserves to support migrants. A renowned nun from Texas visited Chicago this week to speak about her work with migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border. Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul wants to make a state compensation program for victims of violent crime more accessible.

Afternoon News: Monday April 15, 2024 Apr 15, 2024

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The Supreme Court seems ready to narrow a federal bribery law used in some big Chicago corruption cases. Activists want the Environmental Protection Agency to require Illinois to address unsafe drinking water conditions in state prisons. Governor J.B. Pritzker is promoting his plan to eliminate medical debt for hundreds of thousands of Illinoisans.

Chicago is getting an elected school board. Here’s what you need to know. Apr 15, 2024

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Later this year, Chicago will choose its first-ever elected Chicago Public School board members. “Finally the people of Chicago will be able to get somebody on the board who will represent their interests,” said WBEZ education reporter Sarah Karp. In November, the city will elect 10 board members, with 11 more appointed by the mayor. The board currently has seven seats, so it will also triple in size after the coming election. In this episode, host Erin Allen talks to Karp about the fight for an elected school board, what it takes to get on the ballot and everything else you need to know at this point in the race.

Morning News: Monday April 15, 2024 Apr 15, 2024

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A mass shooting Saturday night in Chicago's Back of the Yards neighborhood killed a 9-year-old girl and left three boys injured – two critically. United States Supreme Court arguments today over a Northwest Indiana mayor’s bribery conviction could have a big legal impact on Chicago. Some Chicago advocates say they are skeptical about the way city officials are spending funds for migrant relief efforts.

Afternoon News: Friday April 12, 2024 Apr 12, 2024

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Illinois lawmakers are moving to update the state’s biometric privacy law. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin spoke in southwest Chicago today about Black Maternal Health Week. The Chicago Bulls are a step closer to the postseason.

Even if you can’t see it, fatphobia probably shows up in your workplace Apr 12, 2024

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Fatphobia is everywhere, including the office. Anti-fat bias shows up in hiring, salary negotiations, conversations between coworkers and even the chairs we sit in.

“I cannot think of any example in the workplace where it would be appropriate to comment on the size of someone’s body,” said Rundown producer Sarah Stark.

In this episode, host Erin Allen talks to Stark about workplace bias and the importance of fat community. To hear more conversations like this, check out the "Bias Against Bodies” series Stark produced for WBEZ’s daily talk show Reset.

This episode was originally published on Feb. 8, 2023.

Morning News: April 12, 2024 Apr 12, 2024

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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is asking City Council to approve $70 million more for migrant spending. A Chicago City Council committee approved penalties for violating a security perimeter for the upcoming DNC. The Chicago Sky are scouting long term talent ahead of next week’s WNBA draft.

Afternoon News: Thursday April 11, 2024 Apr 11, 2024

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A state lawmaker from Chicago wants police to rethink how they conduct traffic stops in predominantly Black and Brown neighborhoods. An Illinois Senate proposal to ban single-use toiletry containers from state hotels is now moving to the Illinois House.

Once you start looking for fatphobia, you won’t be able to unsee it Apr 11, 2024

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“People hate to admit they’re sexist or ageist or racist,” said retired women’s studies professor Esther Rothblum. “But if you ask people about fat oppression, they will tell you they hate fat people.”

Rothblum spent much of her career studying anti-fatness, and her research illustrates just how pervasive fatphobia is. Rothblum spoke with WBEZ’s daily talk show Reset as part of a series about anti-fat bias called “Bias Against Bodies,” which was produced by Rundown producer Sarah Stark.

In this episode, host Erin Allen talks to Stark about the insidious ways anti-fat bias shows up in our daily lives.

This episode was originally published on Feb. 6, 2023.

Morning News: April 11, 2024 Apr 11, 2024

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It is unclear from just watching that video whether that officer, officer St. Louis, was shot by fellow police or whether he was shot by Mr. Reed. The Indiana Attorney General is fighting for safer drinking water for hoosiers. The Chicago Office of Emergency Management and Communications is preparing residents to handle extreme weather this summer.

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