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At 250, here’s what the U.S. can learn from Lithuania, a younger democracy aided by Chicagoans
16+ hour, 50+ min ago (1782+ words) Thousands gather for an April 25 free speech protest in Cathedral Square in Vilnius after a right-wing populist party in the government’s ruling coalition tried to control the country’s Ministry of Culture and threatened the independence of its public broadcaster Lithuanian…...
Chaotic courtrooms fuel record deportations: The Rundown
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (986+ words) A family goes through paperwork before entering the Chicago Immigration Court building in the Loop on July 22, 2026. Good afternoon! It’s Friday, and here are some ideas for those looking for something to read after watching “The Odyssey.” And here’s what…...
At Joliet prison, desperate men set themselves on fire
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (1790+ words) A security camera in the Joliet Treatment Center shows the fire in Jason Stephens’ cell on July 27, 2024. Stills from videos provided by Kaplan & Grady, legal representation for Jason Stephens’ family Around 10 p.m., a haze of gray smoke wafted down…...
WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, July 24, 2026: Rescued belugas arrive, Midwest grapples with cyclospora outbreak, and more
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (143+ words) Also: July 25 is designated Emmett Till Day in Illinois, and Springfield deals with fallout over how sexual harassment allegations against State Representative Harry Benton were handled. Acadia (front), who recently arrived from Canada, swims around a tank at the Shedd…...
Pritzker signs law designating July 25 as Emmett Till Day in Illinois
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (614+ words) Mamie Till-Mobley and her son, Emmett Till. On what would’ve been Emmett Till’s 85th birthday, Illinois will observe its first official day in his honor. Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill Thursday morning designating July 25 as a statewide day of reflection…...
Chicago is at peak improv, with iO Fest and TJ & Dave returning
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (864+ words) TJ Jagodowski (right) and David Pasquesi (left) return to Chicago for a series of improv performances July 30 - Aug. 1 at the Goodman Theatre. Chicago is at peak improv at the moment. This weekend marks the third annual iO Fest, which is…...
Chaotic, crowded Chicago immigration mega court hearings are fueling record deportation orders
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (1777+ words) A family joins others heading into the Loop skyscraper that houses Chicago immigration court on Wednesday. As many as 177 people have been called for a hearing in a courtroom that could seat roughly 25 people for a “mega master” hearing. The…...
First look at Shedd Aquarium's newest beluga whales: Acadia, Lillooet, Osiris, Sierra
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (647+ words) Belugas recently arrived from Canada swim around in a tank at the Shedd Aquarium on Thursday, July 23, 2026. Four beluga whales from Canada arrived at the Shedd Aquarium early Tuesday from Marineland, their former habitat in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Shafts of…...
The Rundown: A night of protest songs past and present
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (760+ words) Musicians Dave Specter (left) and Jason Narducy. Good afternoon! It’s Thursday, and today I learned some of the actors on “The Bear” are also great home cooks off-set. Here’s what you need to know today. 1. An all-star lineup of Chicago…...
Ode to public housing: How it shaped creatives and their art
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (173+ words) Local artists examine narratives around public housing and revisit their time in residence. A replica of a Robert Taylor living room for the “Nathaniel Mary Quinn: A Love Letter to my Mother” exhibition at the Public Housing Museum at 919 S....