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Tuesday, August 12, 2025 Aug 12, 2025

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The Chicago Cubs will hold a public memorial for Ryne Sandberg next week. EPA workers gathered in downtown Chicago to protest. And, the Field Museum is celebrating Sue the T-Rex.

Plus, WBEZ’s Mike Davis talks with the cast of the MJ the Musical.

Monday, August 11, 2025 Aug 11, 2025

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Chicagoans are raising the alarm about President Trump threatening federal intervention in the city. Senator Durbin joins a growing list of Illinois Democrats calling out a Republican effort to redraw Texas’ congressional maps. And, the Chicago area could see some rain tonight and tomorrow.

Plus, the Department of Housing and Urban Development dismissed two Chicago cases involving affordable housing and polluting industries. Sun Times reporter Brett Chase joined WBEZ’s Melba Lara to break down this controversial decision.

Friday, August 8, 2025 Aug 08, 2025

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After a visit from the US Homeland Security secretary today, Illinois politicians say they will continue to protect the state’s sanctuary laws. Weiss Memorial Hospital on Chicago’s north side has closed. And, an Illinois appellate court today ruled serious Chicago police discipline cases need to be heard in public.

Plus, WBEZ’s Lauren Frost was at an art gallery in East Garfield Park. She spoke with a group of advocates making quilts for people incarcerated in Illinois prisons.

Thursday, August 7, 2025 Aug 07, 2025

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There were no signs of the FBI this afternoon confronting any Democratic Texas lawmakers who have sought refuge in Illinois. As many as 1,000 detainees could be housed at a prison near Indianapolis the Trump administration is calling the Speedway Slammer. Nearly 1,000 applicants for U.S. citizenship left Chicago’s Wrigley Field today as citizens. Plus, Chicago chef Curtis Duffy is opening up about life and restaurants in a new memoir, “Fireproof.” His restaurant is prominently featured in the FX series “The Bear.” Duffy speaks with WBEZ’s Courtney Kueppers.

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 Aug 06, 2025

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An Air Quality Alert is in effect until midnight for the Chicago region. Texas Democrats in Illinois say they are safe and secure after a potential bomb threat this morning. And, the Chicago Sky ended their 8-game losing streak at home last night.

Plus, almost half of all home health care aides are immigrants. As the Trump administration continues its mass deportation campaign, WBEZ’s Esther Yoon-Ji Kang has the story of one Chicagoan with a disability who is struggling to get the help she needs.

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 Aug 05, 2025

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Governor Pritzker is not ruling out redrawing Illinois’ congressional maps in response to Texas. Cook County plans to award a 2 million dollar grant to the nonprofit group Chicago Abortion Fund. And, training camp continues for the Chicago Bears.

Plus, Chicago Sun Times reporter Emmanuel Camarillo and WBEZ’s Araceli Gomez-Aldana spoke to Chicago area teenagers about finding summer jobs.

Monday, August 4, 2025 Aug 04, 2025

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More than two-dozen House Democrats from Texas are in Chicago as they grind business to a halt in Austin over redistricting. Cleanup is underway in Grant Park after Lollapalooza wrapped up last night. And, the Chicago Sky loses again.

Plus, WBEZ’s Sarah Karp spoke with teenagers working on a social media anti-violence ad campaign.

Friday, August 1, 2025 Aug 01, 2025

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Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is suing the Trump administration to protect access to gender-affirming care. Today is the first day on the job for the new chancellor of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. And, Wrigley Field will officially be the host of the 2027 MLB All-Star Game.

Plus, local artist Kaicrewsade will make his debut at Lollapalooza. Vocalo’s Nudia Hernandez spoke with the Chicago musician ahead of his performance at the festival on Sunday.

Thursday July 31, 2025 Jul 31, 2025

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An air quality alert is in effect through tomorrow for northern Illinois and northwest Indiana. Illinois Congressman Danny Davis says he is retiring after more than 40 years in politics. A state investigation has found the emergency room at a hospital in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood doesn’t have enough supervising registered nurses and is not providing adequate care. Plus, we’ll hear from the winner of our artisanal ice cream bucket list challenge and learn how he ate at 12 local ice cream shops in less than 50 hours.

Wednesday July 30, 2025 Jul 30, 2025

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A new bike path has opened on one of the city's most dangerous neighborhood roads for cyclists. Illinois’ Secretary of State wants to hear from the public about auto insurance rates. And, actor Joe Keery, aka DJO playing music, is performing at Lollapalooza.

Plus, every year the musician-run Chicago Philharmonic performs a concert series in Chicago’s parks. WBEZ contributor Hannah Edgar has the details.

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