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121! White Sox fall to playoff-bound Tigers, set modern-era record for losses in season
DETROIT — The White Sox held it off for as long as they could. But there’s no stopping these red-hot Tigers. After enjoying a three-game sweep of the struggling Angels to avoid history in front of their disgruntled home fans, the Sox went back to their losing ways Friday, falling for the 121st time to set a modern-day major-league record on the third-to-last day of the season.
Chicago native Law Roach shares secret to 'unshakable' confidence ahead of hometown appearance
When reflecting on his childhood on the South Side of Chicago, Law Roach recalls happy weekends with his grandmother, Eloise. He’d play outside, eat her freshly baked cookies and observe her Saturday-night preparation for church the next morning. “Her ritual was to figure out what dress she would wear...
Tent camp on the Northwest Side is at the center of a battle over homelessness
Nicole Foster says her children no longer can go to their Northwest Side neighborhood park because she fears for their safety. After a rapid rise in the number of tents sheltering homeless people there this summer, Foster says her 14-year-old daughter and 12-year-old son are steering clear of Gompers Park, a 42-acre sanctuary at Foster Avenue and Pulaski Road.
WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, Sept. 27, 2024: CPS drama, ShotSpotter and Sky coach out and more Chicago news
The fight between Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez escalated. The city moved on from ShotSpotter. Hundreds more joined a lawsuit saying they were abused at juvenile detention centers across Illinois. Mayor Johnson called for the resignation of the city schools CEO. Reset goes behind...
Meet a 23-year old rising street artist from Little Village, Emmanuel Gomez aka Clue
Emmanuel Gomez is the 23-year-old street artist responsible for designing and creating the artwork for Vocalo’s Summer Finale concert last weekend, including a poster with an “ice cream head” of each performer. In today’s episode, Vocalo’s Nudia Hernandez talks with Gomez, also known as Clue, about his burgeoning career in art, from his start as a graffiti artist, to his mentorship under acclaimed local street artist Sentrock, to his collaborations with the WNDR Museum and the National Museum of Mexican Art.
Chicago may be first city in the country to pilot a retirement fund for musicians
At 29, violinist Caitlin Edwards is on the younger end of musicians working in classical music. Retirement nonetheless has been on her mind lately as she watches her unionworker parents fight for their pensions. “In music school, no one ever talked about retirement. It was more [about] how to get...
Many Chicago leaders are under heavy fire — but not the top cop
Many of Chicago’s top leaders are facing strong headwinds. Mayor Brandon Johnson has suffered embarrassing defeats, and he’s now trying to force out his public schools chief. The heads of the city’s transit and housing agencies have both faced calls to resign. And the police oversight boss is...
Cardinal Club was Polish rock ‘n’ roll heaven in Chicago
When Andrzej “Andy” Dylewski arrived in Chicago from Poland in 1986, he thought it would only be for a few months. He’d come for a short-term gig playing drums in the house band at a place called Cardinal Club. It was a Polish bar that had live music every weekend, in the heart of the area the Polish community calls “Jackowo” on Chicago’s northwest side.
Judge challenges gang kingpin Larry Hoover's mercy bid: 'How many murders is he responsible for?'
The notorious co-founder of the Gangster Disciples street gang sat with his hands shackled in his lap Thursday, listening from a thousand miles away, as a judge in Chicago asked the question that could lie at the heart of whether he grants mercy to Larry Hoover after 26 years. “How...
Chiu Quon, Chicago’s oldest Chinese bakery, stays true to tradition
Chiu Quon Bakery is a Chicago institution for traditional Chinese pastries and more. Since 1986 Chiu Quon Bakery has been a Chicago staple for traditional Chinese baked specialties. Featured in season 3 of The Bear, it’s the oldest Chinese bakery in Chicago, and it has two locations in the city. The bakeries have over 100 baked goods that are made daily by hand. The specialty treats they offer are part of a dying tradition that their bakery is making sure to keep alive and offer for generations to come.
Grab your books! It’s fall reading time.
Honestly, what’s better than some fall vibes and a good book? Because ‘tis the season for spooky thrillers, horror, romance and mystery!. For our Question Of The Week, we asked our listeners: What are you reading right now and what’s on your fall reading list?. Reset talks...
Former Bulls guard Derrick Rose retires after 16 NBA seasons
Witnessing a great comet is a rarity. A celestial body that burns so brightly that it can be seen by all without a telescope as it lights up the sky. And then it doesn’t. It eventually fades and disappears completely. That’s what Derrick Rose was for the city of...
What you need to know about how to cast your Illinois ballot in the 2024 presidential election
It’s time to kick off another presidential election season in Illinois. If you’re wondering how you can register and where and when you can cast your vote, we’ve got all the answers to help you make a voting plan in this guide to the Nov. 5 election.
Illinois voters will consider whether millionaires should be taxed more to fund property tax relief
A 3% tax on individual income over $1 million would flood Illinois’ coffers with at least $4.5 billion in new revenues annually, a new state estimate shows weeks ahead of an advisory referendum on earmarking that money for property tax relief. The estimate, obtained by WBEZ through a state...
The case for talking frankly about pregnancy loss, miscarriage and stillbirth
Friends since their childhood in the Chicago suburbs, Rebecca Little and Colleen Long met in their fourth-grade class in Flossmoor. In adulthood, they bonded over incomprehensible grief as both experienced shattering pregnancy losses. Little, a Chicago-area writer and mom of three living boys, had what she calls a “Bingo card”...
Sensors in Chicago’s rivers could tell you whether it’s safe to kayak, swim
Through concerted advocacy, legislation, and monitoring, the health of the rivers have improved dramatically since the days of “Bubbly Creek.”. Despite improvements, fecal coliform – a bacteria that can cause mild gastrointestinal, respiratory and skin issues – can enter the river during periods of heavy rain that overwhelm the city’s sewer system. But a new monitoring system offers real-time data on the levels of this bacteria, so that residents can make informed decisions about recreating on the river.
New report highlights the ‘past, present and power’ of Chicago’s Mexican population
The report from UIC’s Latino Research Initiative details how critical Chicago’s Mexican population is to the city’s economy. In Chicago, 3 out of 4 Latinos are Mexican, and they have a growing power in the labor market and other aspects of city life. Nevertheless, inequities remain between Mexicans and other groups that the report’s author say policymakers need to address.
1 in 5 Chicago-area families with kids is food insecure
A new Greater Chicago Food Depository report found the number of visits to food pantries in the area has increased over 50% since 2020. Food insecurity continues to be a problem that touches many families across the city. One in three families in the Chicago area can’t afford the basic...
Gangster Disciples founder Larry Hoover's quest for freedom faces key test this week
The prison door seemed to permanently slam shut behind Larry Hoover 26 years ago, and many Chicagoans began to forget about him. Those who remember still compare him to Al Capone, the leader of a ruthless 1920s criminal syndicate that cemented the city’s bloody, violent reputation. Others say he studied Richard J. Daley, the “boss” mayor of Hoover’s youth — and then paid for his political ambition.
Chicago Performs returns: We talk with the artists behind ‘Broken Aquarium’
Chicago’s Museum of Contemporary art has billed itself as a space where new ideas are shown and tested since its inception in 1967. “What many people don't know is we also have a 300-seat theater in the basement of the museum,” said Laura Paige Kyber, the performance curator at the MCA.
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