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As Chicago braces for threat of mass deportations, it’s losing its ...
Dec 18, 2024 · After four years in the pressure cooker job, Brandie Knazze is stepping down as commissioner of the city’s Department of Family and Support Services, effective Dec. 31.
Latest News - WBEZ Chicago
1 day ago · The latest stories from WBEZ News. Among the questions were how the EPA’s environmental justice programs, which bring federal resources to areas heavily hit by pollution, would be affected by ...
Year in Review - WBEZ Chicago
From homes and schools to big crowds and personal space, here are the 12 most-read Chicago stories from the year that was.
Chicago closes its largest tent city and moves most residents into ...
Dec 6, 2024 · Chicago closes its largest tent city and moves most residents into apartments and shelters Officials say they’ve placed 39 households into apartments and are working to place 24 others.
Chicago and Illinois have sanctuary laws. What does that actually …
Dec 11, 2024 · Chicago is widely known as a sanctuary city, because it has laws in place that prohibit local officials from helping federal immigration agents enforce immigration law.Illinois has had a similar ...
All Chicago city buildings will soon be powered by 100
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.
Kim Foxx says she permanently changed the prosecutor’s office
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.
Lawsuit claims misapplication of law is leaving people stuck in ...
Nov 14, 2024 · Lawsuit claims misapplication of law is leaving people stuck in Illinois prisons The lawsuit comes after a WBEZ investigation found serious problems with record keeping and implementation.