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  1. 6 HR. AGO

    It’s a new year… and the state of Illinois may soon get a new flag!

    Members of the public have submitted nearly 5,000 designs to the state flag commission… ranging from stars and stripes, to Abraham Lincoln shooting lasers out of his eyes. The commission – made up of 21 artists, educators, historians and Illinois fans – has whittled the pool down to their top *10* picks. WBEZ’s Mawa Iqbal sat down with commissioner Will Stephens to learn more. HOST: DIXON

    4 min

  2. 6 HR. AGO

    Vocalo gets dressed with Chicago R&B singer Khaliyah X

    If you were wondering who was that vocalist who stunned Bulls fans by singing the national anthem on Derrick Rose night? that was Chicago Rnb singer Khaliyah X. The artist released her debut album in 2024, earning local praise. She joined WBEZ sister station Vocalo and producer Morgan Ciocca in studio for the latest installment of our Getting Dressed series. HOST: DIXON

    5 min

  3. 1 DAY AGO

    Lost East Chicago and Indiana Harbor

    There's been a lot of talk about steel production over the past week with President Biden blocking the purchase of US steel by a Japanese company. Steel making has always been the bread and butter industry in Northwest Indiana. It's what attracted thousands of immigrants to the city of East Chicago. A new book details the city's rough and tumble history and what made it a beacon for those coming near and far, by Joseph S. Pete. HOST: PUENTE

    4 min

  4. 1 DAY AGO

    CTU contract talks stuck on non-economic issues

    The Chicago Teachers Union and Chicago Public Schools have been bargaining over a new contract since last April. In the meantime, the entire Chicago School Board resigned and was replaced, and the school's CEO was fired. A new, partly elected school board will be sworn in next week. WBEZ education reporter Sarah Karp joined host Clare Lane for an update on where things stand with the contract talks. HOST: DIXON

    5 min

  5. 1 DAY AGO

    Remembering José “Cha Cha” Jiménez, founder of the Young Lords Organization

    The founder of the Young Lords Organization died last week (FRI). José “Cha Cha” Jiménez led the street gang turned political organization in the 1960s and 70s when it fought displacement of Chicago's Puerto Rican community in Lincoln Park. Jiménez and the Young Lords also joined with the Black Panther Party and Young Patriots to form the first Rainbow Coalition. Jiménez talked to WBEZ's Jerome McDonnell in 20-18 about how his time in jail inspired him to move the Young Lords in a political direction. Here's an edited version of that conversation. HOST: DIXON

    4 min

  6. 5 DAYS AGO

    Early ticket alert: These are some of Chicago’s big arts tickets for 2025

    It’s a new year and a new arts season, and Chicagoans this year have a lot to choose from. WBEZ theater reporter Mike Davis and arts reporter Courtney Kueppers joined host Lisa Labuz with their picks for 2025’s hottest tickets. HOST: LABUZ

    4 min

  7. 6 DAYS AGO

    It’s time to swear in a new group of Illinois lawmakers

    It’s time to swear in a new group of Illinois lawmakers. Six newly elected state representatives and three state senators will take their oaths of office for the first time today (WEDS). Before they do, they had a lot to learn about logistics and working with each other. WBEZ’s Alex Degman introduces us to a couple of new lawmakers – and tells us about the training they went through. HOST: LABUZ

    3 min

  8. JAN 7

    Secret recordings of ex-Illinois House Speaker reveal more about his little-known private life

    Ex-lllinois House Speaker Michael Madigan wielded power for decades, but very little was known about his private life. His federal corruption trial is changing that. WBEZ’s Dave McKinney reports. HOST: LABUZ

    5 min
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