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What to know about today’s historic Chicago school board election

For the first time, Chicagoans will vote for all 21 members of the city school board today (TUES). That includes a citywide race for board president. HOST: LANE

Sen Morimoto walks us through the new album ‘Time is on Your Side’

Chicago musician Sen Morimoto is one of the city’s most eclectic musical talents. Morimoto is out with a new album, “Time Is On Your Side. The artist sat down with Vo

Today is Election Day

Election Day is here. Illinois residents are voting for candidates in major state and Congressional races. HOST: LANE

Ex-Chicago FBI boss sues Trump administration officials

Chicago’s former FBI boss is suing several top Trump administration officials. Douglas DePodesta alleges he resigned under duress after Chicago U-S Attorney Andrew Bou

Remembering the 2016 Cubs 10 years later

10 years ago today, the curse of the Billy Goat was broken. The Cubs won Game 7 of the 2016 World Series to end their 108-year championship drought. Sun-Times sport

It's been 10 years since the Cubs won the World Series

Today (MON) marks the 10 year anniversary of when the Chicago Cubs won the World Series in 2016. The win ended a 108-year championship drought. HOST: LABUZ

Can housing mobility programs help lift people out of poverty?

Most low-income residents in Chicago who use housing vouchers to subsidize their rent live in high-poverty communities. That’s because there’s not enough affordable h

DOJ to send federal monitors to Lake County

As early voting is underway in Northwest Indiana, there’s growing concern over voter intimidation by President Trump’s Department of Justice. The DOJ says it will sen

Bears make big splash acquiring defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons

The Chicago Bears made a major splash today. They’ve traded for all-pro defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons from the Tennessee Titans. Here to break it down for us is

Northwest Indiana author pens children’s Halloween Book about not-so-scary monsters

Children all over the Chicago area are getting ready for Halloween – deciding on that perfect costume. But what if Dracula or the Mummy crashed trick-o-treating and t

Mary Cassatt created a masterpiece for the Chicago World’s Fair. Then, it disappeared.

The Art Institute of Chicago’s fall blockbuster shows the work of Impressionist painter Mary Cassatt. And at its heart … is an art mystery. HOST: LABUZ

5 places in Chicago you may not know were haunted

Travel and Leisure magazine ranks Chicago among the most haunted cities in America. From tales of shrieking mummies at the Field Museum, Resurrection Mary, and the lat

Statewide Democratic Incumbents seek to hold onto seats in downballot races

Tuesday is Election Day, and Illinois has been focused on the campaigns for governor and U.S. Senate. But down-ballot, there are a slew of consequential decisions faci

How should CPS families choose a school? Board president candidates have ideas

Parents in Chicago have a wide range of choices when it comes to where their children go to school. But navigating the public school system can be daunting. Candi

At Chicago’s Arts in the Dark parade, creativity comes alive

Tomorrow [SAT] Chicago's Columbus Drive will come alive with a fire-breathing dragon, plus dozens of dancers, drummers and giant puppets. It's all part of the annual

WBEZ’s Theater Club visits the wholly individual ‘A Strange Loop’

The Pulitzer Prize and Tony award winning show “A Strange Loop” has been a big draw this fall in Chicago. The trippy, “Inception”-like musical has just extended three

Kennedy construction projects lead to worst traffic congestion in 20 years

Gridlock on the Kennedy Expressway has never been worse than these past few years. That’s according to a new analysis of more than two decades of travel times by WBEZ

Amid ICE fears, some Chicago immigrants are shifting their daily lives to the night

Dozens of Border Patrol agents are no longer roaming Chicago neighborhoods. Enforcement has grown quieter and less visible, but arrests continue. And the fear that

A billionaire is now Mayor Johnson's chief foe. Just who is Michael Sacks?

Four years ago, billionaire businessman Michael Sacks wrote a $200,000 check to Brandon Johnson’s inaugural committee and went to see the mayor-elect to help him set up h

Chicago Fashion Week show is first to celebrate work from all openly LGBTQ+ designers

Each year, Chicago Fashion Week stages creations by local designers through a series of events and runway shows. But for the first time, one of its shows celebrated w