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Chicago Filmmaker Vici Howard amplifies impact of ‘Black and Brown Femme Films’ Jan 08, 2024

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Vici Howard is a South Side filmmaker. Upset by the lack of opportunities to show off her work, Howard started her own rotating showcase to give Black and brown femme filmmakers a platform to show their films.

“There’s a whole community of filmmakers out there, Black and brown women of color, who need a venue,” she said. “So I’m creating a community and giving that and offering that to them.”

In this episode, Howard tells us about Black & Brown Femme Films and how she embraced her love of film later in life.

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

Morning News: January 8, 2024 Jan 08, 2024

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There’s hardly any ice on Lake Michigan. Less than a fraction of one percent is currently covering the lake – much less than usual at this time of year. Republican Donald Trump is facing questions about not signing a voluntary pledge in Illinois against advocating a government overthrow. The Chicago Bears ended their season Sunday with a 17 to 9 loss against the Green Bay Packers.

Afternoon News: Friday January 5, 2024 Jan 05, 2024

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The CTA Yellow Line is running again. The man accused in the 2022 north suburban Highland Park mass shooting will not be representing himself after all. Chicago's COVID-19 risk level has risen to "medium" for the first time since last January.

What’s happening at Illinois’ DCFS? Jan 05, 2024

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It’s the agency responsible for protecting one of the most vulnerable populations in Illinois: children. And it’s had more than 30 years of issues, from failing many kids who come in contact with the agency, to a federally-mandated consent decree and a revolving door of directors. So what’s happening at the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services? In this episode, WBEZ’s Alex Degman looks back at the start of the agency’s issues and examines the conditions that led Marc Smith, the longest-serving director in recent memory, to resign last month. “Leadership was steady, funding was increasing, but the outcomes weren’t there,” Degman said of Smith’s tenure. “And I think that’s what people are gonna remember.” We also take a look at the background of the new director, Heidi Mueller, who’s set to start Feb. 1.

Morning News: January 5, 2024 Jan 05, 2024

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Five Illinoisans objected to Trump’s state nominating petitions yesterday and want him off the 2024 presidential ballot. Researchers at the University of Illinois - Urbana Champaign say the use of Tylenol during pregnancy can cause language delays in children. An Israeli student is suing the School of the Art Institute of Chicago for alleged discrimination and anti-Semitism.

Afternoon News: Thursday January 4, 2024 Jan 04, 2024

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Former President Donald Trump’s status as a presidential candidate in Illinois is being challenged. Palestinian American families in Chicago share the heartbreaking stories of loved ones in Gaza. Big changes are coming for Metra riders in the next few weeks.

Yes, you can be an art collector Jan 04, 2024

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“I think collecting is just a part of the human condition,” said Hussein Hallak, the co-founder and CEO of digital art platform Momentable. But for many of us, starting a physical art collection can feel inaccessible. We wanted to get some tips from Hallak and Good Things Vending creator Steph Krim about where to start. Of course, because this is The Rundown, it became a conversation about why we collect and how we make meaning out of the everyday. In this episode, host Erin Allen talks to Krim and Hallak about budgeting, building relationships with artists and how to surround yourself with things you love.

Morning News: January 4, 2024 Jan 04, 2024

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Illinois’ embattled child welfare agency gets a new director next month. Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan made a surprise appearance in his federal corruption case. Illinois will not reach an interim goal of reducing runoff pollution across the state’s waterways.

Afternoon News: Wednesday January 3, 2024 Jan 03, 2024

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Illinois' child welfare agency is getting a new permanent director. A federal judge is delaying the corruption trial of longtime former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. The Chicago Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations held a candlelight vigil for 6-year-old Wadea al-Fayoume.

Good eats for Orthodox Christmas Jan 03, 2024

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Most Christians celebrated Christmas last month, but this weekend, some others are just getting started. Orthodox Christmas is on Jan. 7, and Chicago has one of the largest Orthodox Christian populations in the U.S. Celebrations are underway this weekend, with delectable holiday food. So we turned to WBEZ producer (and former chef) Cianna Greaves. In this episode, Greaves tells host Erin Allen about some of the cultural and culinary traditions surrounding Orthodox Christmas, and where to enjoy them.

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