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Friday May 16, 2025 May 16, 2025

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A measure in Springfield to preempt potential actions by President Trump on abortion is one vote away from heading to Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker. The Chicago Bears are reportedly shifting their focus back toward Arlington Heights as the site of the team's new stadium. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has tapped two people – the CEOs of the Chicago Urban League and the investment banking firm Loop Capital – to help solve the city’s financial problems.

Thursday May 15, 2025 May 15, 2025

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After months of negotiations, some Illinois lawmakers are convinced they can find enough money to stave off cuts to public transit. A new study from Northwestern Medicine finds participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program leads to better health outcomes for kids. The Illinois governor’s budget office says the state will have less money than expected going into the next fiscal year. Plus, WBEZ’s Lisa Kurian Philip sat down with Chicago State University President Z Scott to discuss what federal funding cuts mean for her university and its students.

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 May 14, 2025

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New analysis shows the Illinois governor’s budget office expects fewer revenue dollars for the next fiscal year. A new HIV center in Edgewater hopes to be a resource for the thousands of people living with HIV in Chicago. Chicago has been selected to host next year’s UNESCO’s International Jazz Day.

Plus, WBEZ’s data intern Ashley Soriano looked into Chicago landlords denying potential tenants that rely on Section 8 housing vouchers, despite that being illegal.

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 May 13, 2025

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Illinois plans to sue the Trump administration again. Chicago's former cultural commissioner was in town today urging local arts leaders to think big when it comes to advocacy in the Trump era. And, an innovative public defender's office is now open on Chicago’s far south side.

Plus, WBEZ’s Dave McKinney reports on whether Governor Pritzker should seek re-election if he’s also eying the White House.

Monday May 12, 2025 May 12, 2025

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Democratic Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is offering DEI advice to businesses, nonprofits and educators by encouraging noncompliance with Trump administration demands. Illinois now has a new state law to protect victims of domestic violence; Karina’s Law took effect on Mother’s Day and mandates judges to order the removal of guns from people accused of abusing a domestic partner. Tick season is beginning. Plus, Chicago-area teens say participating in a United Nations simulation is helping them feel hopeful about the future.

Friday May 9, 2025 May 09, 2025

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Pope Leo is the first American pope in the history of the Catholic Church. Born in Chicago, Pope Leo the 14th is being honored at the most revered place in Chicago -- Portillo's. Despite celebrations around the election of Pope Leo – there are some groups asking questions.

WBEZ's Anna Savchenko checked in with Chicago Catholics to get their reaction.

Thursday May 8, 2025 May 08, 2025

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The Catholic Church has a new pope and he has local roots. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said the election is a "historic moment” for the Chicago-area native. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson wrote on X: “Everything dope, including the Pope, comes from Chicago!” Plus, a new exhibition on display at Wrightwood 659 in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood is attracting a lot of local attention. It's called “The First Homosexuals: The Birth of a New Identity, 1869 to 1939.”

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 May 07, 2025

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Barricades outside Trump International Hotel and Tower have finally come down. The roll out of Real IDs for travel kicked off smoothly today. Senior drivers may be able to wait a few more years before being required to take a driving test to renew their license.

Plus, our former colleague and Rundown host Adora Namigadde filed one last report on property taxes and their appeal process.

Tuesday May 6, 2025 May 06, 2025

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Illinois state Senator Laura Fine is running for US Representative Schakowsky's seat. US Representative Robin Kelly has entered the race to replace Senator Durbin in 2027. Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias says people should make sure they need a REAL ID before trying to get one.

Plus, Vocalo’s Morgan Ciocca asked Chicago musician Chillona about her fashion sense. The alt-reggaeton diva takes inspiration from drag and burlesque.

Monday May 5, 2025 May 05, 2025

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Attorneys general in 19 states, including Illinois, are challenging cuts to the U.S. Health and Human Services agency. Longtime U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky announced she is not seeking re-election. The Chicago Blackhawks have the second-best odds to win the top pick in tonight’s NHL Draft Lottery. Plus, WBEZ’s Mike Davis reports from New York at the Broadway opening of “Purpose,” a play recently nominated for six Tony Awards that had its world premiere at Steppenwolf last spring.

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