The Rundown | Chicago News

By WBEZ Chicago

In one bite-sized episode every weekday, we'll keep you informed, tickled, geeked, and pondering on Chicago's news, culture and people. Each episode starts with a quick news roundup from the WBEZ news... more

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April 03, 2025 Afternoon News: Thursday April 3, 2025
Mass layoffs at the Department of Health and Human Services are endangering the Head Start child care program that serves thousands of Illinois’ neediest kids and families. Tree pollen is higher than usual for this time of year thanks to an unseasonably warm March. The Chicago Latino Film Festival begins today and runs through April 14.
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April 03, 2025 Morning News: Thursday, April 3, 2025
The installation of a citywide air monitoring network has been pushed back several months. Pollen counts by Loyola Medicine help Chicagoans manage their allergies. For over a year, the Bears have said Chicago’s lakefront was their sole focus as the site for a new stadium. But now, their vision is shifting.
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April 02, 2025 Afternoon News: Wednesday April 2, 2025
The union for Cook County probation officers is concerned about a huge increase in caseloads now that the sheriff is no longer handling electronic monitoring. More than 900 flights have been delayed at O'Hare and Midway airports today as severe weather moves through the area. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is throwing shade at billionaire Elon Musk after Pritzker helped a Democrat win a key Wisconsin Supreme Court seat.
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April 02, 2025 Afternoon News: Wednesday April 2, 2025
The union for Cook County probation officers is concerned about a huge increase in caseloads now that the sheriff is no longer handling electronic monitoring. More than 900 flights have been delayed at O'Hare and Midway airports today as severe weather moves through the area. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is throwing shade at billionaire Elon Musk after Pritzker helped a Democrat win a key Wisconsin Supreme Court seat.
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April 02, 2025 Morning News: Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Dozens of new employees will have to be hired by the Office of the Chief Judge of Cook County now that the county sheriff is no longer allowing new adults into its electronic monitoring program. Illinois’ Attorney General is asking for more money from state lawmakers as he tries to plan his budget for next year. We’ll hear about a debt relief program for those with outstanding driving tickets in Chicago.
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6min
April 01, 2025 Afternoon News: Tuesday April 1, 2025
Mayor Brandon Johnson is taking a victory lap as the Chicago Teachers Union and Chicago Public Schools are on the verge of inking a contract. Illinois State Senator Robert Peters is sounding the alarm about a new congressional inquiry into Northwestern University’s law school. Also, stormy weather is in the forecast for the next 24 hours.
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April 01, 2025 Morning News: Tuesday, April 1, 2025
The Chicago Teachers Union has an official tentative agreement with Chicago Public Schools. What’s at stake in the latest federal investigation into Northwestern? An executive order signed by President Trump won’t affect today’s municipal elections in Illinois.
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March 31, 2025 Afternoon News: Monday March 31, 2025
Northwestern University officials today released a “progress report” on efforts to combat antisemitism on campus. The CTA has long lagged in its goal to make all train stations accessible by 2038 — citing funding as the biggest impediment. Plus, the Chicago Blackhawks debuted two recent draft picks during last night’s 5-2 loss to the Utah Hockey Club.
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March 31, 2025 Morning News: Monday, March 31, 2025
Federal prosecutors in Chicago are seeking a multimillion-dollar judgment from convicted former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. Some Illinois lawmakers want to see more of a focus on crime and safety as conversations continue about public transit reform in Chicago. Ice coverage on Lake Michigan was far below historical averages.
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5min
March 28, 2025 Afternoon News: Friday March 28, 2025
Leaders of the Chicago Teachers Union and Chicago Public Schools have landed a potential contract deal. The Chicago law firm targeted by a punishing executive order from President Trump is fighting back in federal court. Plus, The Chicago Bulls bested the Los Angeles Lakers last night.
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