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Afternoon News: Friday March 22, 2024 Mar 22, 2024

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Chicago public health officials say there are now a total of 17 identified measles cases in the city. The Friends of the Parks and the Chicago Bears are discussing the possibility of a new stadium along the lakefront. The Hindu holiday Holi starts Monday, and Chicago-area celebrations for it will start this weekend.

Through film, Adam L. McMath preserves community history Mar 22, 2024

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Years ago, Adam L. McMath was nervously debuting a documentary at the Black Alphabet Film Festival, which bills itself as Chicago’s first Black LGBTQ+ film festival. His film was called “Misunderstud,” about 10 masculine lesbians, and he said he and his producers got a standing ovation when the credits rolled.

Today, McMath is the executive director at Black Alphabet, and his goal is to uplift the next generation of storytellers.

“Now is the time to be a storyteller,” McMath said. “I want to uplift young folks that don’t think they can do it, and let them know that you actually can. It’s hard work, but it’s easier than you think to get into.”

In this episode, McMath explains when he first felt the power of film, how Chicago has influenced his work, and why he wants to keep telling the history of Black LGBTQ+ Chicagoans.

This episode was produced by Ari Mejia for WBEZ’s sister station Vocalo and their Chi Sounds Like series.

Morning News: March 22, 2024 Mar 22, 2024

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Illinois DCFS is asking for more money to hire more people and better care for vulnerable kids. Chicago Public Schools is changing the way it distributes money to schools to align with Mayor Brandon Johnson's agenda. Some of Chicago’s Brighton Park residents are worried about lingering contamination the city identified last December.

Afternoon News: Thursday March 21, 2024 Mar 21, 2024

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Chicago Public Schools is telling parents to not count on bus service to elementary magnet and selective enrollment schools in the fall. A Cook County judge is letting Chicago police officers who face the most serious misconduct allegations have their cases decided by a third-party arbitrator. Chicago celebrates its first Rick Bayless Day.

Want to fall in love with Chicago all over again? Check out Jaz Rodriguez’s art. Mar 21, 2024

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Jaz Rodriguez grew up in a family of artists in Chicago’s Humboldt Park neighborhood. “As a Hispanic, stories mean a lot to us,” she said. Now, she tells some of those stories through her art. You may know Rodriguez as JazOnVinyl on Instagram, where she shares colorful drawings inspired by pop culture and Chicago nightlife. When asked to describe her work, she tells people, “I draw what I love, I use all the colors.” In this episode, host Erin Allen talks to Rodriguez about community, color and how to find your artistic niche in Chicago.

Morning News: March 21, 2024 Mar 21, 2024

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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson vowed to continue the fight to prevent homelessness as the Bring Chicago Home referendum appears headed for defeat. The Anti-Defamation League joined other Jewish advocacy organizations in condemning a rise in antisemitism. A new program is paving the way for some Chicago public high schoolers to enter the tech industry.

Afternoon News: Wednesday March 20, 2024 Mar 20, 2024

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Yesterday’s primary election in Illinois saw some of the lowest voter turnout in decades. The Chicago City Council approved three police settlements worth more than $50 million. Seventh-grader Nidhi Kulkarni spelled her way to victory in the Chicago Public Schools Spelling Bee Championship on Tuesday.

What happened in Tuesday’s primary election? Mar 20, 2024

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WBEZ reporter Tessa Weinberg joins us for a Wednesday morning debrief of Tuesday’s Illinois primary election. She explained what we should make of the results in both presidential primaries, races for Congress and the Cook County State’s Attorney, and the Bring Chicago Home referendum, which looks likely headed for a defeat.

You can find the latest election results right here.

Editor's Note: A previous version of this episode reported the Bring Chicago Home results as 46% no and 54% yes, when the results were 54% no and 46% yes.

Morning News: March 20, 2024 Mar 20, 2024

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Democratic President Joe Biden and Republican Donald Trump won their Illinois primaries but showed possible weakness. The Democratic primary for Cook County state’s attorney remains too close to call. A citywide referendum to raise a tax on the sale of high-end properties appeared headed to defeat.

Afternoon News: Tuesday March 19, 2024 Mar 19, 2024

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Voters in Illinois are casting ballots in today’s state primary election. The city of Chicago is suing the handgun manufacturer Glock, claiming the company is putting residents at risk by selling pistols that can easily be converted to machine guns. Grammy winner SZA, Tyler the Creator, The Killers and blink-182 will headline this summer’s Lollapalooza in Chicago’s Grant Park.

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