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Tuesday, July 15, 2025 Jul 15, 2025

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State Farm is defending a looming rate increase in homeowner insurance for 1.5 million Illinois customers. FX’s “The Bear” received 13 Emmy nominations for its third season. And, a drinking water notice has been issued for Aurora and Elgin after samples collected this year had elevated levels of lead.

Plus, Chicago has more lead pipes than any other city in the country. WBEZ’s Juanpablo Ramirez-Franco reports on the city's federally mandated responsibility to notify its residents.

Monday, July 14, 2025 Jul 14, 2025

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A former ComEd executive convicted of falsifying business records and conspiracy is going to prison. An air quality alert is in effect for multiple counties in northwestern Illinois. And, Chicago's newest piping plover chicks now have names - Bean, El and Ferris.

Plus, Food and Drink contributor Maggie Hennessy talks about restaurant reservation etiquette.

Friday, July 11, 2025 Jul 11, 2025

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The U.S. Department of Education said federally-funded programs cannot provide career and technical and adult education to undocumented students. The state Department of Public Health said a measles outbreak in southern Illinois is over. The Chicago Public Library added more than 400 new events this year tailored specifically for adults. Plus, Chicago honors people who have left their mark on the city with an honorary street sign. Our Curious City team found out what happened when one of these signs went missing.

Thursday, July 10, 2025 Jul 10, 2025

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The city of Chicago has joined a federal lawsuit challenging President Trump’s funding cutoff to sanctuary cities. The federal spending and tax bill passed last week could have big and harmful consequences for student loan borrowers. The Chicago White Sox are celebrating 20 years since their dominant World Series victory with a reunion weekend. Plus, A bill that could help bring pilot programs for overdose prevention sites to Illinois didn’t pass during the recent legislative session. WBEZ’s Isabela Nieto reports on a state lawmaker's ongoing attempts to help curb the opioid crisis.

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 Jul 09, 2025

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Nurses at Veterans Affairs hospitals in the Chicago area are sounding the alarm about staffing levels. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is making a push to allow homeowners to add coach houses or basement rental units to their homes without red tape. And, Chicago’s current longest-serving alderperson says he’ll leave the City Council soon.

Plus, the musical The Color Purple, based on Alice Walker’s book, is coming to the Goodman Theatre. WBEZ’s Mike Davis has the details.

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 Jul 08, 2025

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Adult education programs in Illinois are in limbo with a funding freeze in their future. Lawyers for Commonwealth Edison’s former CEO say she shouldn’t serve any prison time for conspiring to influence Illinois’ one-time House speaker. And 30 years ago this week a heat wave killed more than 700 Chicagoans.

Plus, WBEZ’s Lisa Kurian Philip met with a Depaul student fighting back against the university’s total ban on distributing birth control.

Monday July 7, 2025 Jul 07, 2025

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The National Weather Service is warning swimmers to stay out of Lake Michigan today. Students from a Southwest Side trade school at risk of closing due to federal funding cuts are speaking out. The NASCAR race may be over, but tire marks are still etched into Chicago’s Michigan Avenue. Plus, a new segment from Chicago Public Media where we take your financial questions, and get them answered by experts.

Thursday July 3, 2025 Jul 03, 2025

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Illinois Democrats in Washington gave a resounding “no” to President Trump’s giant tax bill. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson called the mass shooting last night in the River North neighborhood a "tragic reminder of how far we still have to go as a city." As the Chicago area gears up for a weekend of speedy racecars and booming fireworks, the weather forecast may be just as wild. Plus, we’ll hear from one Illinois family who fear Medicaid cuts the U.S. House voted for today could put their daughter’s life at risk.

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 Jul 02, 2025

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The Chicago Abortion Fund is celebrating a Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling that strikes down the state’s 176 year old abortion ban. Despite unrest in the Middle East, gas prices continue to drop heading into the 4th of July weekend. And, nearly 2,000 visitors are in Chicago this week for the Mensa Annual Gathering.

Plus, The “World’s Largest Karaoke” party returns to Chicago tomorrow for a second year. WBEZ’s Justin Bull attended the inaugural event.

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 Jul 01, 2025

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Governor Pritzker has selected his running mate. The Goodman Theatre is teaming up with the city’s cultural affairs department to put on 100 free plays. And, Democrats in Illinois are sounding the alarm bells after The Senate approved President Trump’s tax bill.

Plus, Tina Sfondeles is the national politics reporter for the Chicago Sun-Times. She breaks down the potential impacts of the “Big Beautiful Bill” on Illinois residents.

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