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Few Chicago residents buy flood insurance, but should they?
21+ hour, 34+ min ago (694+ words) Many people don't realize their homeowners insurance does not cover damage from flooding. Less than 1% of Cook County residents have flood insurance. Intense storms, fueled in part by climate change, are expected to get worse in the coming decades. Heavy…...
U. of C. faculty and parents protest Lab School policy they say limits classroom discussion, inclusion
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (897+ words) Dozens of University of Chicago faculty members, many of whom send their children to the private pre K-12 Lab Schools, delivered a petition to administrators Friday opposing a new policy that some say limits classroom instruction and will make it harder…...
Century-old "An Enemy of the People" rouses in new Time Line Theatre home, but arguments at times fall flat
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (478+ words) Time Line Theatre's staging of "An Enemy of the People" stars, background from left, Campbell Krausen, Grayson Kennedy, Charles Andrew Gardner and Will Allan. Time Line Theatre opens its brand new $46 million Uptown playhouse with the classic 1880's drama "An…...
West Ridge business accused of bilking millions from customers in nationwide scam
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (14+ words) WBEZ Chicago...
The Rundown: Billy Goat Tavern owner dies at 91
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (1388+ words) Good afternoon! It's Friday, and I'm finally reading John Steinbeck's "East of Eden" this weekend " just in time for Netflix's adaptation coming later this year. Here's what you need to know today. 1. Sam "Cheezborger' Sianis, legendary owner of the Billy…...
Review: Twin Peaks brings back 2010s-core in triumphant residency kickoff in Pilsen
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (346+ words) Twin Peaks performs at Thalia Hall during the first day of their residency at the Pilsen music venue, Thursday, May 14, 2026. In a busy concert month with Bruno Mars, A$AP Rocky and Kid Cudi playing Chicago, the hottest ticket in…...
Cook County Public Defender Sharone Mitchell takes questions from WBEZ listeners
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (13+ words) WBEZ Chicago...
Two different takes on Gov. Pritzker's BUILD plan to create more housing - WBEZ Chicago
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (18+ words) Pritzker's BUILD plan would loosen zoning restrictions and require municipalities to allow denser housing in their communities....
How Chicago is working to improve Asian representation in medical research and health data
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (131+ words) The first-of-its-kind MOSAAIC study at UChicago is still looking for participants. Yusron El Jihan / Unsplash There is a lack of Asian representation in medical research and health data. And a study happening at the University of Chicago is the first…...
Theaster Gates and Heiji Choy Black to open tea salon and cocktail lounge near Obama Presidential Center
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (568+ words) Artist Theaster Gates (left) and entrepreneur Heiji Choy Black plan to open a high tea salon and cocktail lounge in the Stony Island Arts Bank. The idea was spurred in part by the forthcoming Obama Presidential Center complex a mile…...