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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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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4min
March 28, 2025 Morning News: Friday, March 28, 2025
The Trump administration this week cancelled $125 million in funding for infectious disease prevention in Illinois. Some small business owners in Chicago say potential tariffs are adding to an already uncertain economic future. Some Metra services could be gone for a long time if they get cut due to budget constraints next year.
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6min
March 27, 2025 Afternoon News: Thursday March 27, 2025
The Trump administration this week pulled back $153 million in funding to the Illinois Department of Human Services and Department of Public Health. The Chicago City Clerk is waiving vehicle sticker penalties in April. The White Sox host the Angels while the Cubs visit the Diamondbacks on Major League Baseball’s Opening Day.
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March 27, 2025 Morning News: Thursday, March 27, 2025
The Arab American Action Network is focusing on community-based organizing ahead of an expected announcement of a new federal “travel ban.” A new poll shows that most Illinois residents want more funding for public schools. A new study finds wide disparities in who turns out to vote in property tax referendums.
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5min
March 26, 2025 Afternoon News: Wednesday March 26, 2025
President Trump is targeting a Chicago legal powerhouse in his latest attack on US law firms. A major labor union is furious with Illinois Governor JB Pritzker. Plus, Illinois residents are worried about teacher shortages and underfunded public schools.
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March 26, 2025 Morning News: Wednesday, March 26, 2025
What will happen if Chicago Public Schools refuses to make a $175 million dollar pension payment by the end of the month? A progressive influencer who doesn’t live in the district plans a primary challenge against Evanston Democratic congressmember Jan Schakowsky. Piping Plover “monitors” are gearing up for another season looking after the protected habitat at Chicago’s Montrose beach.
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March 25, 2025 Afternoon News: Tuesday March 25, 2025
The Trump administration's recent program cuts and policy changes are throwing some Chicago-area undergraduates into crisis. The Department of Education is threatening federal funding for some Illinois school districts over accommodations for trans students. Plus, Northwestern women’s basketball coach plans to retire after next season.
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4min
March 25, 2025 Morning News: Tuesday, March 25, 2025
We hear from a local food bank that’s dealing with extensive cuts from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. We'll hear about the practice of “curbstoning” and how the city of Chicago is cracking down on it. Should Illinois fix its public defense system?
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March 24, 2025 Afternoon News: Monday March 24, 2025
Members of the unions representing Chicago teachers and Chicago firefighters joined forces this morning at a rally near a school and a fire station in the West Loop. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is trying to chart a path for national Democrats to counter President Donald Trump. Plus, local arborists are encouraging Illinois residents to keep an eye out for a spreading invasive insect.
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