The Rundown | Chicago News

Dec 11 2024 1165 ep. 8 mins 116
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In bite-sized episodes every weekday, we'll keep you informed, tickled, geeked, and pondering on Chicago's news, culture and people. Start and end your day with quick news roundups from the WBEZ newsroom. Plus, in the afternoons, dive deeper into conversations with the artists, journalists, and changemakers that shape the Windy City. The Rundown podcast is a one-stop-shop for all things Chicago.

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Afternoon News: Wednesday December 11, 2024

Dec 11 2024 3 mins  
City of Chicago Warming Centers are open as temperatures dip into the single digits tonight. A new quantum computing campus is coming to Chicago's South Side. A federal judge is setting aside concerns about a government witness’ competency in the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.

Morning News: Wednesday December 11, 2024

Dec 11 2024 4 mins  
The latest on the city of Chicago’s contentious budget process as a December 31st deadline looms. An effort to give Springfield voters the power to recall the county sheriff gets shot down, once again. Ukrainian refugees in Chicago can now access free language learning courses and vocational training at Wright College in Humboldt Park.

Afternoon News: Tuesday December 10, 2024

Dec 10 2024 3 mins  
Property taxes could be going up in Chicago. Pastors and community leaders met today at the Columbus Park Refectory to discuss a revival of activity they want to help usher in on Chicago’s West Side. A restaurant in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood has earned a prestigious Michelin Star less than a year after opening its doors.

Morning News: Tuesday December 10, 2024

Dec 10 2024 5 mins  
We hear from Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s chief of staff amid fallout in his press office. Tom Homan, president-elect Donald Trump’s new border czar, was in Chicago last night speaking to a crowd of GOP supporters on the Northwest Side. A downstate congresswoman appears as a government witness in the federal corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.

Afternoon News: Monday December 9, 2024

Dec 09 2024 3 mins  
A coalition of civil rights groups is pushing Illinois lawmakers to require police to receive ongoing training to identify hate crimes. Chicago Public Schools celebrated the opening of 22 sensory classrooms across the district for students with disabilities today. Major League Baseball owners, executives and managers are all gathered in Dallas this week for the annual Winter Meetin

Morning News: Monday December 9, 2024

Dec 09 2024 4 mins  
The price of water is going up for some Illinois residents. A new Northwestern University study shows the impact misinformation has on consumers. We hear from a Belmont Cragin teen that blew his SAT exam out of the water.

Afternoon News: Friday December 6, 2024

Dec 06 2024 3 mins  
Chicago officials today are carrying out a months-old plan to clear away the city’s biggest homeless encampment. A former Illinois lawmaker involved in two alleged bribery schemes facing Michael Madigan will have to testify in the former House speaker’s racketeering conspiracy trial. Chicago Blackhawks General Manager Kyle Davidson says he fired Head Coach Luke Richardson becau

Morning News: Friday December 6, 2024

Dec 06 2024 4 mins  
Former President Barack Obama was in Chicago last night to talk about unifying Americans. Remembering Oak Park Detective Allan Reddins. The Illinois Department of Public Health is warning against respiratory illnesses.

Afternoon News: Thursday December 5, 2024

Dec 05 2024 3 mins  
The Illinois Supreme Court ruled today the smell of raw cannabis is enough for police to search a vehicle without a warrant. The new director of Chicago’s office that helps formerly incarcerated people reenter their communities says he has big goals for 2025. A key part of Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker’s bid to turn the state into an electric vehicle manufacturing hub just hit a sp

Morning News: Thursday December 5, 2024

Dec 05 2024 5 mins  
The charter school network that is aiming to close 7 schools failed to show up to a board meeting to answer questions. Chicago’s law department is cracking down of owners who don’t maintain vacant lots. Cook County holds a summit to improve language access for residents with limited English proficiency.