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Nov 20, 2024 · November is National Native American Heritage Month. Curious City listener Mark Liechty often finds himself wondering what Chicago was like hundreds of years ago, before the city was officially ...

Jan 23, 2025 · Dan is an investigative reporter on WBEZ’s Government & Politics Team. Since joining the station in 2018, Dan has won three National Edward R. Murrow Awards, including the 2022 investigative ...

Dec 5, 2024 · Catch a performance of The Nutcracker. Nothing says the holiday season like taking in a performance of The Nutcracker, and thankfully, there’s no shortage of options for Chicagoans.For a classic ...

Nov 20, 2024 · Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx leaves office at the end of the month, at which time she’ll be replaced by former Appellate Court Justice Eileen O’Neill Burke.

Dec 31, 2024 · Here are 16 Chicago creatives who stood out to us this year, including saxophonist Isaiah Collier, director and cofounder of Refracted Theatre Company Tova Wolff, composer Ayanna Woods and visual ...

Dec 24, 2024 · All Chicago city buildings will soon be powered by 100% renewable energy To achieve its climate goals, the city is helping finance the largest solar farm east of Mississippi River.