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Growing technical education, state prison population, representation in science Dec 30, 2022

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A new state law aims to promote career and technical education amongst high school students. Illinois ends the year with a slightly higher prison population than in 2021. Frederick Collins will be the last mayoral candidate knocked off the February ballot after falling short of the signatures he needed to qualify.

Damen Silos sold, SAFE-T Act ruling, recycling Christmas lights Dec 29, 2022

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Illinois sells Damen Silos land despite growing concerns from community and environmental groups. A new report shines light on the mismanagement of prison investigations. A Kankakee County judge has ruled part of the SAFE-T Act unconstitutional.

The time they tried to close a beloved school in Chicago’s South Loop Dec 28, 2022

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National Teachers Academy (NTA) is a high performing, majority Black elementary school in Chicago’s South Loop. A few years ago, a group of wealthier residents in the area rallied around closing the school to make space for a new high school their children could attend. Erin talks with the director of “Let the Little Light Shine,” a documentary about how NTA administrators, parents and students organized to instead keep the school open and welcoming to all students.

Southwest cancellations, Uber and Lyft driver protest, Chicago harm reduction Dec 28, 2022

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Flight delays with Southwest Airlines are not just because of weather. Uber and Lyft drivers protested at O’Hare Airport last night and refused rides from the airport in demand of better working conditions. While the city of Chicago has embraced some harm-reduction steps to prevent drug overdoses, there's one step it’s not willing to take.

Celebrating Kwanzaa, sustainable Christmas tree disposal, free bike giveaway Dec 27, 2022

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The Chicago Department of Transportation is getting ready for another round of free bike giveaways. The Bronzeville Children’s Museum kicked off Kwanzaa celebrations this week. The Morton Arboretum has sustainable suggestions for disposing of your live Christmas tree.

CTA riders are airing their grievances through a WBEZ survey Dec 23, 2022

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The CTA has spent most of this year trying to recover from staff shortages and a massive culture shift toward remote work – two of the many by-products of a global pandemic. Last month, WBEZ asked listeners to fill out a survey, so we could hear directly from you about just how the issues with the CTA are affecting your lives and views of Chicago transit. Freelance journalist Rebecca Holland talks about the results.

Frostbite is no joke, mask up for gatherings, Benito Juarez says no to police Dec 23, 2022

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Doctors are advising people to stay indoors as bitter cold temperatures linger this weekend, but they have tips if you absolutely must go out. You should mask up if you’re going to be with family and friends celebrating the holidays. Teachers and parents at Benito Juarez High School are saying they aren’t interested in bringing police officers back into schools, despite the shooting outside the building last week.

Winter storm arriving, more dispensary licenses coming, mayoral challenge update Dec 22, 2022

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Officials in numerous Chicago departments – including CPS, CTA, and the Department of Family and Support Services – are bracing for low temperatures and heavy snow in the coming days. More people will soon be able to apply for a cannabis dispensary license in Illinois. Two candidates in Chicago’s mayoral race have dropped their efforts to get each other kicked off of February’s ballot.

Pilsen residents battle gentrification with a push for affordable housing Dec 21, 2022

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A promise of affordable housing sits at 18th and Peoria in Pilsen. It’s the single largest vacant and developable lot in the neighborhood, and the property has changed hands for roughly 20 years. Now the city owns the land and promises to build affordable housing – something community members have been organizing for, for years. WBEZ metro reporter Indira Khera talks about what residents are hoping for, as the city invites them into the planning process.

Travelers pack O’Hare and Midway, broadband funding, SAFE-T Act’s day in court Dec 21, 2022

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Midway and O’Hare airports could get nearly three million travelers over the next two weeks. Illinois is getting funding to improve broadband infrastructure and access to high speed internet. A lawsuit by state’s attorneys from across Illinois challenging the constitutionality of the SAFE-T Act had a hearing in court.

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