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  1. 11 HR. AGO

    Chicago’s oldest Latino theater is one of a few groups performing shows in Spanish.

    In a city with many theater companies, Chicago’s oldest Latino theater is one of a few groups performing shows in Spanish. Aguijón [ah-ghee-HOHN] Theater is celebrating its 35th birthday with a Latin-Caribbean retelling of a Greek tragedy. The production showcases Aguijón’s dedication to removing the language barrier for Spanish-speaking audiences *and* performers. WBEZ contributor Anita Li has the story. HOST: DIXON

    4 min

  2. 11 HR. AGO

    Prosecution prepares to wrap up their case on the federal corruption trial of ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan

    Madigan and co-defendant Michael McClain is getting close to resting. After more than nine weeks, jurors have heard a litany of schemes from which Madigan allegedly profited both financially and politically. Here to tell us where this trial now stands is WBEZ’s Dave McKinney. Good afternoon, Dave. This trial began in early October, and you’ve been there every day. Bring us up to speed on where things are at right now. HOST: LARA

    4 min

  3. 1 DAY AGO

    Local documentaries are winning awards and sweeping film festivals, but will anyone see them?

    Chicago’s documentary scene has had a great year. Local film festivals, like Doc TEN, drew big audiences. And Midwest movies won major awards. But will anyone get to see these films? WBEZ’s Mike Davis traced the path of one documentary. HOST: DIXON

    4 min

  4. 1 DAY AGO

    What to know about an effort to make college in Illinois more affordable

    You’ve likely heard about how expensive college has gotten. Maybe you’re putting a huge chunk of your paycheck towards student loan payments. Or you’re wondering how you’ll afford to send your kids to college. What you may not know is the problem is especially bad here in Illinois. But now, a group of politicians and advocates in the state have a pretty revolutionary plan to change that. WBEZ’s Lisa Kurian Philip breaks it down how it would work. HOST: DIXON

    4 min

  5. 3 DAYS AGO

    December brings a dizzying number of classic holiday things to do around Chicago.

    Add up the Nutcrackers and Scrooges alone, and you’ll get about a dozen. WBEZ arts reporter Courtney Kueppers joined host Lisa Labuz to sort through the options HOST: DIXON

    4 min

  6. 4 DAYS AGO

    Chicago closes its largest tent city and moves most residents into apartments and shelters

    After months of work and warnings, Dec. 6 is the day that city officials pledged to clear Humboldt Park of all tents and homeless people. The vast park on the Near Northwest Side has been home to Chicago’s largest tent city. It's one of many encampments that have gone up in Chicago in recent years. Since summer, city officials and advocates have been connecting people there with housing. Now they say - housing or not - everyone sleeping at the park has got to go. WBEZ’s Chip Mitchell has been reporting on the encampment and joins me now from the Humboldt Park neighborhood. HOST: LANE

    4 min

  7. 4 DAYS AGO

    More Muslim girls are playing youth sports and celebrating their religion while doing it

    Basketball leagues for young Muslim girls are springing up around the Chicago area. They’re encouraging more girls to get into sports while celebrating their Muslim identity. WBEZ’s Anna Savchenko picks up this story from the sidelines. HOST: DIXON

    4 min

  8. DEC 6

    Chicago and Illinois have sanctuary laws to protect undocumented migrants

    Chicago is a sanctuary city — that means local law enforcement can’t collaborate with federal immigration officials when they try to enforce immigration laws, including deportations. Illinois has a similar policy. But there are limitations. WBEZ’s immigration reporter Adriana Cardona Maguigad joins me to explain what sanctuary laws actually do and what they don’t do. HOST: DIXON

    4 min
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