Baseball Season Preview: Jason Benetti, Len Kasper on White Sox, Cubs in 2020
With spring training right around the corner, we look to the coming season with White Sox broadcaster Jason Benetti and Cubs broadcaster Len Kasper.
Trump Faces Accusers: What to Watch During His Big Speech
On the brink of his Senate acquittal, President Donald Trump will be unleashing “relentless optimism” during his third State of the Union address, a speech designed to pivot from his impeachment to his drive for reelection.
For the First Time, You Can Fill Out Your Census Form Online
The U.S. census goes mobile and modern. How else it will work – and why government leaders say the stakes are high.
Social Life Without the Buzz? It’s the ‘Sober Curious’ Movement
Taking a break from alcohol after the holidays has become known as the “dry January” trend. But now that January is over, some people are extending their sobriety, trying out a social life that’s not dependent on alcohol.
For Elsa Harris, Playing Music About Preaching the Gospel, Healing
Elsa Harris has played in Chicago churches since she was 12 years old and has performed around the world. We visit this “legend of Chicago gospel.”
Iowans Head to Caucuses, May Clarify Democratic Field
Iowa Democrats anxious for fundamental political change headed toward caucus centers late Monday to decide the opening contest in the 2020 presidential primary season.
Experts Prepare, But New China Virus Not a Pandemic Yet
Health authorities are preparing for a possible pandemic as they work to contain a respiratory illness in China that’s caused by a new virus. Here’s what you should know about the illness.
Trump Trial Closing Arguments Aim at Voters, History
Closing arguments Monday in President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial were directed more toward history than to sway the outcome.
Crain’s Headlines: Tribune Publishing Names New CEO
Tribune Publishing said it has named finance chief Terry Jimenez as its new CEO, succeeding Timothy Knight, who will leave the company after a year in the top job.
UChicago Stamp Collection Sheds Light on Everyday Life in North Korea
A new collection of 2,000 stamps at the University of Chicago offers a unique look at North Korea. We stopped by the Regenstein Library to see it – and meet the librarian who acquired it.
Chicago Police Using Controversial Facial Recognition Tool
The Chicago Police Department recently started working with a controversial facial recognition tool. CPD says it’s not using it for real-time surveillance, but some advocacy groups still have concerns.
WBEZ Reporters Find Rise in Unaccompanied Minors Crossing Mexican Border
A year after the start of the “Remain in Mexico” policy, we talk with a Chicago reporter returning from a border town.
Ask Geoffrey: Brutalism in Chicago
Love it or hate it, the architectural style known as brutalism has left its mark on cities all over the world. So what’s the story of brutalism in Chicago? Geoffrey Baer weighs in.
