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A new report shows that Chicago home prices are rising at twice the rate of inflation. The costs of homes are rising across the country. But in Chicago, that rate is already in the stratosphere. wbez.org/in-the-loop-with-sa…
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Chicagoans will be able to partake in art exhibitions, performances and workshops over the weekend (11/1 -11/2) to celebrate Dia de los Muertos. wbez.org/in-the-loop-with-sa…
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Say More celebrates a little early this year and hears from listeners about their spooky traditions and festivities. wbez.org/say-more-with-mary-…
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Children all over the Chicago area are getting ready for Halloween, deciding on that perfect costume. But what if Dracula or the Mummy crashed trick-or-treating and tried to steal their candy? wbez.org/wbez-news/2026/10/2…
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In the new WBEZ/Sun-Times Arts & Culture podcast, three Chicago critics discuss the wobbly state of the expert opinion. wbez.org/arts-culture/2026/1…
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Parents may notice significant changes in the state report card this year, specifically how schools’ performance are categorized after the Illinois State Board of Education revamped its accountability system. wbez.org/education/2026/10/3…
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The closure of beloved Lake View staple, Southport Grocery, has neighbors and regulars lamenting the loss of a family-friendly community gathering place that has been a generational staple. wbez.org/food-drink/2026/10/…
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The Day of the Dead is about remembering and temporarily welcoming the souls of loved ones back to the world of the living. In Chicago, the weekend is marked by special ofrendas, or altars, performances and more. wbez.org/things-to-do/2026/1…
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If you’ve already listened to “Monster Mash” and “Thriller” too many times this October, we’ve got you covered with two-plus hours of music for your costume party. wbez.org/music/2026/10/30/vo…
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When Susie Jendro and Mike Colesworthy moved into their Galewood Georgian in the summer of 2017, they were given some neighborly advice: Start getting ready for Halloween now. The couple did not shrink from the challenge. wbez.org/arts-culture/2026/1…
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The massive, still-unfinished Deep Tunnel project was supposed to be the answer to protecting the Chicago River from pollution. But wastewater dumped in the river now threatens human health and wildlife. wbez.org/environment/2026/10…
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Employees at an Illinois mental health prison plagued by deadly fires said that the state made important safety changes following an investigation by the Marshall Project, WBEZ and the Chicago Sun-Times that detailed 70 fires and two deaths there. wbez.org/wbez-investigations…
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Research shows moving low-income families to higher-income areas helps lift them out of poverty. But these mobility programs are costly. The Chicago Housing Authority runs the only one in Illinois. wbez.org/housing/2026/10/30/…
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Informally dubbed the “Speedway Slammer” by federal officials, Miami Correctional Facility is about 150 miles from Chicago and has increasingly become a regional pipeline for those swept up by federal agents under Trump’s aggressive deportation policies. wbez.org/immigration/2026/10…
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While best known as Professor Charles Xavier and Captain Jean-Luc Picard from the "X-Men" and "Star Trek: The Next Generation" series and films, respectively, Stewart spent more of his career onstage than in the X-Mansion or on the USS Enterprise. wbez.org/obituary/2026/10/29…
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At the Art Institute of Chicago this fall, a blockbuster Cassatt exhibit dives deep into this art mystery. wbez.org/arts/2026/10/29/pai…
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The popular Lake View daytime dining hotspot will close on Dec. 31. Owner and chef Lisa Santos said she’ll retain a small portion of the business as Dollop Coffee Co. moves in. wbez.org/food-drink/2026/10/…
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“It's hard to get money for films about complicated women,” said Coon, who received an Artistic Achievement Award at the Chicago International Film Festival. Her new film, “The Liberation,” hits theaters in January. wbez.org/movies-tv/2026/10/2…
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All of the chatter comes as Canal Edge LLC — a company owned by White Sox minority owner Justin Ishbia — released plans in September for a mixed-use development called The Railyards, which would move the Chicago White Sox to the South Loop. wbez.org/sports/2026/10/28/b…
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Carlos Rivas Jr. was temporarily suspended from his job at the Noble Network of Charter Schools in 2018 after he became intoxicated at a work event and acted inappropriately with a co-worker, records show. wbez.org/education/chicago-s…
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