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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 45m

Rise and Chi! ☀#WBEZ hosts are catching you up on local to national news every weekday morning from 5-11 a.m. Tune in to get your rundown, hear from community experts and weigh in on the issues that matter to you – all on 91.5 FM.

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 9h

The production, written by Zayd Ayers Dorhn, boasts a score that culls from the catalog of Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave fame.
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Review: Goodman’s rebellious ‘Revolution(s)’ is a musical at war with itself

The production, written by Zayd Ayers Dorhn, boasts a score that culls from the catalog of Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave fame.

Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 10h

Combining compelling acting with an extraordinary range of vocal shadings and timbres, the soprano vividly conveys the character’s swirling mix of violent jealousy and anguished vulnerability in this tale of betrayal and vengeance.
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Review: Radvanovsky captures Medea's blind rage and complex humanity in Lyric Opera's production

Combining compelling acting with an extraordinary range of vocal shadings and timbres, the soprano vividly conveys the character’s swirling mix of violent jealousy and anguished vulnerability in this tale of betrayal and vengeance.

Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 10h

The U.S government shutdown has introduced unnecessary risk and danger to our national airspace, according to air traffic controllers who are now working without pay.
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Unpaid air traffic controllers say government shutdown puts flying public in danger

Controllers met travelers at O'Hare Airport asking them to demand elected officials end three-week-old shutdown. They say the loss of furloughed support staff who keep critical systems running is adding to their workload and stress, which in turn endangers flyers.

Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 10h

The school board president stepped down from the leadership position in the face of concerns about lax oversight.
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Evanston/Skokie District 65 school board addresses federal indictment of ex-superintendent

The school board president stepped down from the leadership position in the face of concerns about lax oversight.

Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 13h

This week’s Chicago-Style Crossword theme is: Fall Fest.

Here's your clue:
10A: Decorative altar that is part of several Fall Fest Día de Los Muertos workshops

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Chicago-Style Crossword

A full-length puzzle with clues only Chicagoans will know. This week's theme is: Fall Fest.

Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 13h

Starting Saturday Cook County residents can receive free flu and COVID-19 shots from the Cook County Department of Public Health.

Cook County residents can get free COVID, flu shots at county clinics starting this weekend

The health department will provide the free shots every Saturday at its vaccination clinics beginning this weekend and until March 28.

Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 14h

The former AT&T Illinois president who allegedly bribed ex-state House Speaker Michael J. Madigan has agreed to resolve his prosecution by paying a $200,000 fine and admitting to most of the feds’ accusations against him.

Ex-AT&T Illinois president could escape conviction after striking deal in Madigan bribery case

Under the terms of a so-called deferred prosecution agreement, prosecutors are expected to eventually seek dismissal of the 2022 indictment against Paul La Schiazza.

Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 15h

O’Hare and Midway international airports are refusing to play a video from Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem that accuses Democrats of causing the ongoing government shutdown.and its impacts on flight operations.

O'Hare, Midway refuse to play video of Kristi Noem accusing Democrats of government shutdown

They join a growing list of airports refusing to play a video from Department of Homeland Security Secretary due to its partisan messaging.

Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 15h

A car crash involving federal immigration agents late Tuesday morning in the East Side neighborhood led to agents deploying tear gas after a large crowd gathered in protest of the federal agents.

Feds tear-gas crowd after car chase leads to crash on Chicago's East Side

The crash happened late Tuesday morning near 105th Street and Avenue N, resulting in dozens of residents showing up to protest the federal immigration agents.

Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 16h

At the request of the U.S. Department of Justice, a Facebook group used by nearly 80,000 people to report sightings of federal immigration agents in the Chicago area has been taken down by the social media giant Meta, Facebook’s parent company.

Facebook suspends popular Chicago ICE-sightings group at Trump administration’s request

The group, "ICE Sighting-Chicagoland," has been increasingly used in the last five weeks of President Donald Trump’s intense deportation campaign to warn neighbors that federal agents are nearby.

Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 16h

The WGN-TV employee detained by federal agents last week in Lincoln Square was released without charges and intends to “pursue all legal avenues” to hold the federal authorities accountable, her lawyer said in a statement.

WGN employee released without charges after she was 'violently detained' by federal agents, her lawyer says

Debbie Brockman, of WGN's creative services department, is a U.S. citizen not acting in a professional capacity when she was arrested Friday in Lincoln Square.

Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 17h

D’Angelo, the Grammy-winning R&B singer recognized for garnering mainstream attention with the shirtless “Untitled (How Does It Feel)” music video, has died. He was 51.

D’Angelo, Grammy-winning R&B singer, dies at 51

The singer’s family confirmed in a statement Tuesday that he died after a battle with cancer.

Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 17h

A 44-year-old CTA passenger has died after he left a moving Red Line train and made contact with the electrified third rail Tuesday morning in Chatham on the South Side.

Man dead after exiting moving Red Line train, making contact with third rail in Chatham

Around 4:40 a.m., the 44-year-old man was on a train in the first block of West 79th Street when he forced open the doors and left the train, Chicago police said.

Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 18h

The Bears earned mixed grades in their 25-24 win over the Commanders by sports columnist @slgreenberg.bsky.social, with quarterback Caleb Williams receiving a C-minus for poor accuracy and missed opportunities.

Bears' grades are in. How did they do against the Commanders?

The running game was the best part of a 25-24 win, with the offensive line showing up big-time. As for Caleb Williams? Not so hot.

Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 19h

Oriana Kruszewski, a 78-year-old farmer in Winslow, Illinois, has built a devoted following among Chicago chefs who prize her Asian pears and pawpaws. Chefs say they're inspired not just by her produce but by her life lessons and passion.

How pear whisperer Oriana Kruszewski became a darling of Chicago’s top chefs

The 78-year-old farmer and Green City Market regular stars in a new short documentary about her efforts. But she's already a star in culinary circles for her charisma, wisdom and quality fruit.

Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 20h

The 61st Chicago International Film Festival starts Wednesday with an impressive line-up of 114 feature-length films and 70 shorts. Here are 10 recommended titles of two dozen previewed.

Chicago Film Festival 2025 – 10 movies to see at the city’s premiere cinema showcase

This year’s 12-day event includes special appearances by filmmakers Spike Lee and Gus Van Sant.

Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 20h

Eight-year-old Liam Dahlberg died within days after contracting aggressive H flu, with doctors suspecting possible exposure through an unvaccinated carrier. His mother is now pleading with parents to vaccinate their children.

8-year-old boy's death from rare infectious disease shows importance of vaccines, mom says

Even though Liam Dahlberg was vaccinated before his death earlier this year, he attended school in an Indiana county where the vaccination rate for children was below the level needed for herd immunity, experts say.

Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 1d

After two years in Hamas captivity, 20 Israeli hostages have been released, and nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners were freed, the first steps in a peace deal including a ceasefire and the flow of aid back into Gaza.
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With hostages released, Israeli supporters celebrate and remember 'a hard two years'

After two years in Hamas captivity, 20 Israeli hostages have been released, and nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners were freed, the first steps in a peace deal including a ceasefire and the flow of aid back into Gaza.

Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 1d

Starting Feb. 1, a $2.25 bus ride will cost $2.50. Train rides will increase from $2.50 to $2.75.
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CTA proposes 25-cent fare hike as potential service cuts draw closer

Starting Feb. 1, a $2.25 bus ride will cost $2.50. Train rides will increase from $2.50 to $2.75. The increases will happen regardless of what happens in Springfield this month as lawmakers seek to address a massive budget gap, according to CTA's new budget recommendations.

Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 1d

The documentary “One Golden Summer” is opening the Chicago International Film Festival. It features revealing interviews with the now-adult athletes of the first all-Black team to win the Little League U.S. Baseball Championship — before their title was revoked.

In ‘One Golden Summer,’ director Kevin Shaw probes the Jackie Robinson West Little League controversy

The documentary, which will open the Chicago International Film Festival this week, features revealing interviews with the now-adult athletes who won the Little League U.S. Baseball Championship before their title was revoked.

Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 1d

Chicago’s Italian American community marks the decades-long tradition with music, dance and pride for its heritage on Monday.
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Columbus Day Parade turns State Street red, white and green

Chicago's Italian American community marks the decades-long tradition with music, dance and pride for its heritage on Monday.

Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 1d

Michael J. Madigan, the country’s longest-serving state House leader and the longtime head of Illinois’ Democratic Party, is in prison.
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Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is in prison

Madigan’s surrender caps a massive corruption investigation that hearkens back to an earlier era at Chicago’s federal courthouse. He has been sentenced to 7 1/2 years behind bars.

Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 1d

A wake will be held Wednesday and funeral services Thursday at Loyola’s Lake Shore campus for Sister Jean Dolores Bertha Schmidt, who died last week at 106.
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Funeral arrangements for Sister Jean announced by Loyola University Chicago

A wake will be held Wednesday and funeral services Thursday at Loyola's Lake Shore campus for Sister Jean Dolores Bertha Schmidt, who died last week at 106.

Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 1d

The designated protest zone on South 25th Avenue is being closed over “chaos” at Saturday’s demonstration, said Broadview Mayor Katrina Thompson. Protesters dispute how the purported chaos started.
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Broadview mayor shrinks protest zones at ICE facility

The designated protest zone on South 25th Avenue is being closed over "chaos" at Saturday's demonstration, said Broadview Mayor Katrina Thompson. Protesters dispute how the purported chaos started.