President Donald Trump, acting against California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s wishes, ordered National Guard soldiers to Los Angeles ...

Join us for our next Public Newsroom on “What’s in our water” where you will explore an interactive map produced by WBEZ, ...

The Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights hotline is available to report suspected ICE activity, and get ...

Chicago Documenters are coming together for Documenters on Duty–a weeklong fundraising campaign to support the people-powered ...

La línea directa de la Coalición de Illinois pro Derechos de Inmigrantes y Refugiados está disponible para denunciar ...

Local community groups are providing hotlines, trainings, legal support, community canvassing and other resources to keep people informed.

Chicago Public Schools has a budget for the 2025-26 academic year. Last week, the Chicago Board of Education passed the ...

This guide is a partnership between City Bureau, Grist, Inside Climate News and WBEZ. Chicago residents risk daily lead exposure from toxic lead service lines, the underground pipes that connect ...

In the heart of a city known for its vibrant history and creativity, 37-year-old Ahmed Burson is redefining what public art means for Chicago’s neighborhoods. Inspired by family roots in the city’s ...

“For so many people in the disability community, RAP and TAP is not a luxury; it is the lifeline that connects us to the world. It is the key that unlocks our ability to work, to attend medical ...

Jahiem Jones moves through Brave Space Alliance like he belongs there — because he does. The 22-year-old knows every corner of the Hyde Park building: from the common area where participant artwork ...