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WBEZ @wbez.org · 16h

Public park spaces like the lily pool, where Chicagoans can pause to catch a breath and experience some of nature’s beauty, are well worth preserving and protecting.
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Need a cool spot to watch fall colors? Try the Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool

Public park spaces like the lily pool, where Chicagoans can pause to catch a breath and experience some of nature's beauty, are well worth preserving and protecting.

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Chicago artist Tony Fitzpatrick was best known for his mixed-media collages, drawings, paintings, poetry and theatrical work. His art addressed themes rooted in Chicago life, nature and human struggle.

Chicago artist Tony Fitzpatrick — a fiercely independent essayist, painter and gallerist — dies at 66

The artist, writer and actor recently published "The Sun at the End of the Road" and had a Steppenwolf show planned this month.

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WBEZ @wbez.org · 1d

Catholic priests, nuns and lay leaders marched to Broadview in hopes of delivering Holy Communion to detainees at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement processing facility. But the group’s Communion request was rebuffed.

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WBEZ @wbez.org · 1d

October is here, which means it's time for spooky theater. From dystopian plays to Southern Gothic ghost stories, here's WBEZ's list of shows to catch this month for a theatrical scare.

Eight spooky performances to get your adrenaline pumping in Chicago and the ‘burbs

Our list of recommended shows includes first-time playwrights depicting dystopian futures, a Southern Gothic ghost story and a monster-bash themed dance party.

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WBEZ @wbez.org · 1d

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has tapped one of his current deputies to be the acting commissioner of the city’s cultural affairs department, his office announced Friday.

Mayor Brandon Johnson taps longtime city employee Kenya Merritt as interim cultural czar

Merritt will lead the city's cultural department while Johnson searches for a permanent replacement for Clinée Hedspeth, who resigned this week.

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WBEZ @wbez.org · 1d

A federal magistrate judge agreed to dismiss charges against a Chicago couple found lawfully carrying loaded pistols last month outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Broadview.

In unusual move, federal grand jury refuses to indict couple found with guns outside Broadview ICE facility

Prosecutors moved to dismiss a criminal complaint against the couple but have not ruled out new charges.

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WBEZ @wbez.org · 2d

Three Chicago restaurants — Cariño, Esmé and Feld — let cameras into their kitchens for “Knife Edge,” a new Gordon Ramsay-produced docuseries that started today. trib.al/StdAgfJ

In TV series ‘Knife Edge,’ Gordon Ramsay follows three Chicago restaurants on their quest for Michelin stars

Jacob Potashnick, the chef of Feld, is among the culinary talents featured in Apple TV+’s “Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars.” He hopes the show will recognize Feld’s story as one of “perseverance and redemption.”

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WBEZ @wbez.org · 2d

The incident has cast a harsh spotlight on the field of violence intervention at a time when President Donald Trump is deploying National Guard units to Illinois and criticizing local leaders’ handling of crime. trib.al/XKzuAf1

Anti-violence groups face new scrutiny after deadly robbery involving a peacekeeper

Violence prevention leaders say they will re-evaluate how they vet peacekeepers after one of them was allegedly involved in a high-profile smash-and-grab.

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WBEZ @wbez.org · 2d

Genre-defying indie band Tortoise takes The Auditorium stage with the Chicago Philharmonic in a one-of-a-kind, album release show for their upcoming LP, "Touch," on 11/11.

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Tortoise with the Chicago Philharmonic. Tuesday, November 11 at the Auditorium

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WBEZ @wbez.org · 2d

The Moth Mainstage returns to The Auditorium on 11/20 with daring stories of startling discoveries, nagging truths and bold choices. Expect to laugh, gasp, cry and maybe even cover your eyes.

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DARING: True stories told live. Chicago, Il Nov.20 at The Auditorium

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WBEZ @wbez.org · 2d

Sign up here: Join members of the Sun-Times, WBEZ and NEIU independent newsrooms on Tuesday, Oct. 21 at Northeastern Illinois University in Albany Park for one-on-one conversations about how we can better serve your community. trib.al/8bfXK9N

Meet the Sun-Times, WBEZ and NEIU Independent Newsrooms at NEIU

Join members of the Sun-Times, WBEZ and NEIU Independent newsrooms for one-on-one conversations about how we can better serve your community

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WBEZ @wbez.org · 2d

We want to hear how the shutdown is affecting federal employees and contractors in Chicago & Illinois. Our journalists at WBEZ and Chicago Sun-Times might use your comments in news stories and to inform our coverage. Please fill out a brief survey here: trib.al/I1XIhro

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WBEZ @wbez.org · 2d

Remnants of the South Shore raid and interviews with residents who lived through it reveal some hints, including a mysterious map of the building found in the complex and make-shift door stickers that took inventory of occupants in some units. trib.al/MSrUVTL

Neighbor shielded 7-year-old during South Shore federal raid: ‘I didn’t want them to take her’

During the Sept. 30 raid one tenant protected a terrified girl and her mom. Remnants at the complex, including a detailed map of all the units, offer clues to what authorities may have known before that night.

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WBEZ @wbez.org · 2d

Residents at the South Shore building targeted by federal agents blame the owner and property manager for “inhumane” conditions that city efforts did little to improve and which predate the arrival of immigrants.
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‘Unlivable’ conditions festered at Chicago apartment building long before jarring immigration raid

Residents at the South Shore building targeted by federal agents blame the owner and property manager for "inhumane" conditions that city efforts did little to improve and which predate the arrival of immigrants.

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WBEZ @wbez.org · 2d

Records provided by the CHA in response to public records requests shows the agency has paid a combined total of nearly $22 million to Parks and Bell and two other companies owned by Parker’s family members. trib.al/l758n4j

Chicago Housing Authority has paid $22 million to companies tied to board member

The three vendors include longtime CHA Commissioner Debra Parker’s daughter, sister and boyfriend, a WBEZ investigation found. Parker says she hasn’t helped them.

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WBEZ @wbez.org · 2d

“In many roles at Loyola over the course of more than 60 years, Sister Jean was an invaluable source of wisdom and grace for generations of students, faculty, and staff,” said Mark C. Reed, Loyola president, in a statement late Thursday. trib.al/gfWMXKB

Sister Jean, Loyola University hoops chaplain who captured nation's heart during Cinderella run, dies at 106

Sister Jean emanated a certain love and grit that sunk into students on and off the court — and made for great TV.

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WBEZ @wbez.org · 2d

Chicago arts leaders say they want to see Mayor Brandon Johnson appoint a cultural commissioner who will fight for arts funding and have the “gumption” to galvanize the sector.

Chicago arts insiders say they want leader with ‘gumption’ to secure funding and withstand federal attacks

Cultural commissioner Clinée Hedspeth bowed out of a rocky tenure earlier in the week. Now the city’s arts sector is calling on Mayor Brandon Johnson to appoint a leader who will meet the moment.

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WBEZ @wbez.org · 3d

District officials say laws prevent CPS from directly absorbing privately-run schools. They have to be opened as new schools.
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CPS proposes taking over ChiArts, but allowing a small charter school to close

District officials say laws prevent CPS from directly absorbing privately-run schools. They have to be opened as new schools.

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WBEZ @wbez.org · 3d

Judge’s order bars ‘federalization and deployment of the National Guard of the United States within Illinois’ for at least 14 days.
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Federal judge hits Trump administration credibility in siding with city and state against National Guard deployment

Judge's order bars 'federalization and deployment of the National Guard of the United States within Illinois' for at least 14 days.

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WBEZ @wbez.org · 3d

Chicago Fashion Week won’t feel or look like the other global markets, which is the point. With a packed schedule, there’s something for everyone to experience. Here’s a guide to help you get the most out of Chicago Fashion Week.

Chicago Fashion Week is back. Here are the don’t-miss events and designers to watch

This year’s annual series kicks off Thursday and runs through Sunday, Oct. 19 and includes shows, talks and shopping market throughout the Chicago area.

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WBEZ @wbez.org · 3d

“Paranormal Activity,” the new stage play written by Levi Holloway, whose last work in Chicago was the Michael Shannon-led “Turret,” which he wrote and directed, makes its North American premiere at Chicago Shakespeare this week.

‘Paranormal Activity,’ making its North American premiere in Chicago, aims to give theatergoers a good scare

Written by Chicagoan Levi Holloway, the play draws themes from the award-winning film series of the same name, which was notable in its era for its fright-filled trailers.

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WBEZ @wbez.org · 3d

Chicago Public Schools has set up a command center to help schools navigate ICE activity near them as the school district faces increased pressure to do more to help schools and families navigate the situation.

Chicago Public Schools creates command center to monitor ICE activity

The school district is facing pressure to do more to help schools and families navigate federal immigration activity and concerns about attendance.

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WBEZ @wbez.org · 3d

The Chicago Sun-Times has documented four unmarked federal immigration vehicles on public streets without proper license plates since federal officers sent by the Trump administration began patrolling Chicago in early September.

Federal immigration officers wear masks and no name tags. Now some are driving cars without license plates.

The Sun-Times has documented four unmarked cars carrying federal officers without required plates, offering another way to shield their identities. Federal officials say they’re meeting regulations.

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WBEZ @wbez.org · 3d

University of Illinois campuses pays a for-profit company to recruit students for online programs — a practice that would be illegal if done by the universities themselves, a WBEZ investigation found.

Students for profit? University of Illinois campuses pay company per online student

Consumer protection advocates say the practice incentivizes the company to enroll as many students as possible, regardless of whether they'll benefit. The university says their standards aren't compromised.

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WBEZ @wbez.org · 4d

Chicago Grammy-winning trumpeter and producer Nico Segal will reunite with the Social Experiment Saturday at Metro, celebrating a decade since the release of the group’s debut album “Surf.”

Nico Segal & The Social Experiment celebrate the 10th anniversary of groundbreaking “Surf”

The Chicago supergroup reunites for one night only at Metro to celebrate a decade since the release of the critically-acclaimed album.

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