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  1. 1D AGO

    A new book makes the case for the Midwest’s literary might

    A new essay collection visits the places that shape Midwestern literature. Lingering Inland: A Literary Tour of the Midwest features prose about the neighborhoods and spots that inspired regional writers. HOST: LANE

    4 min

  2. 1D AGO

    Lt. Gov. Stratton goes on attack in debate against U.S. Reps. Kelly, Krishnamoorthi

    Three Illinois Democrats vying to become the state’s next U.S. senator shared a stage in Chicago last night [MON]. It was the first face-to-face debate between U.S. Reps. Robin Kelly, Raja Krishnamoorthi, and Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton. The event co-hosted by WBEZ, the Chicago Sun-Times, the University of Chicago’s Institute of Politics and International House started politely enough. But, as you might guess, plenty of sharpened political elbows got thrown. HOST: LANE

    5 min
  3. Alejandra and Roberto spanish

    2D AGO

    Alejandra and Roberto spanish

    Spanish mix down

    9 min
  4. In a west suburban school district, an administrator heard that two of her former students were in crisis. So, she tried to help.

    2D AGO

    In a west suburban school district, an administrator heard that two of her former students were in crisis. So, she tried to help.

    Deportation efforts since President Trump took office have torn apart thousands of families. For some of them, an immigration arrest follows other traumas. In a west suburban school district, an administrator heard that two of her former students were in crisis. So, she tried to help.

    7 min
  5. Revisiting the ’85 Bears, 40 years after their Super Bowl win

    2D AGO

    Revisiting the ’85 Bears, 40 years after their Super Bowl win

    The Chicago Bears made it known this season they’ll be a contender for years to come. But it’s unlikely they’ll ever reach the heights of the most famous Bears squad. It was 40 years ago today (MON) that the Chicago Bears won their first and only Super Bowl, permanently cementing the legacy of the ’85 Bears. host: ALEX

    4 min

  6. 2D AGO

    Steel Mills must adopt cleaner technologies to stay competitive, Gary environmentalist says

    Northwest Indiana is home to three of the country’s largest steel plants. The area produces more steel than any other region in the United States. But one environmental group says unless the companies invest in newer, cleaner technologies, the plants could end up closing in a decade. Jack Weinberg is a long time environmentalist and works with a group known as GARD – short for Gary Advocates for Responsible Development. Weinberg recently authored a report called the Future of Steelmaking in Northwest Indiana for GARD. HOST: PUENTE

    6 min

  7. 5D AGO

    Federal jury rejects Bovino murder plot after attorney calls on it to 'stop the overreaching government'

    Federal authorities slapped all kinds of labels on Chicago’s Juan Espinoza Martinez when they arrested him last fall. They called him a “high-ranking member of the Latin Kings.” They called him “depraved” and a “thug” as they accused him of offering 10-thousand dollars for the murder of U-S. Border Patrol Cmdr. Gregory Bovino. But yesterday (THURS), a federal jury called Espinoza Martinez “not guilty.” HOST: LANE

    5 min

  8. 6D AGO

    The Obama Presidential Center will showcase a South Side food legacy, says chef-in-charge Cliff Rome

    When it opens in June, the Obama Presidential Center will feature a museum and library. But good food is also on the menu. HOST: LANE

    4 min
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