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WBEZ’s Spring Culture Guide has everything you need to say goodbye to winter in style, and we’re rou

Despite protests, Walmart moved ahead with its plan to close four of its stores in Chicago. Hundreds

First it was faculty at University of Illinois Chicago. Now professors at Chicago State and Governor

A key drug used in medication abortion remains available in Illinois. Scientists examining Americans

Leaders with the Chicago Transit Authority say they’re making progress toward its hiring goals, but

Through The Nap Ministry, Tricia Hersey organizes communal naps and spreads her message that rest is

Hosting the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago could elevate the profiles of some of Ill

Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson joined Chicago State University faculty and staff on the picket lines. T

If you don’t know Tricia Hersey’s name, you’ve probably seen her work. Hersey founded The Nap Minist

Pro-choice demonstrators marched in downtown Chicago Saturday to denounce a federal judge’s decision

In episodes of “When Magic Happens,” three Black women from different generations talk hair, work, r

Brandon Johnson kicked off his transition to the mayor’s office by meeting with Lori Lightfoot. The

Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson’s seat on the county board is up for grabs. Illinois’ large

A long election season in Chicago came to a close yesterday with Brandon Johnson narrowly eking out

Brandon Johnson has been elected as Chicago’s next mayor. The city’s first Asian-majority ward elect

It’s Election Day in Chicago and candidates are making their final pitches to voters. The city relea

There are over 100 crisis pregnancy centers in Illinois, and they’re usually nonprofit, Christian-ba

Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson were criss-crossing Chicago on Sunday as part of a final push to get

Ennis Martin is a Chicago-based illustrator and painter known for paintings of big whales with big f

Chicago’s mayoral candidates had some things to say about Donald Trump’s indictment. Chicago Public