For Chicago workers, it’s back to the office — but not back to normal

How Chicagoans feel about returning to in-person work: There’s zero love for commuting, skepticism about the value of working in an office and persistent anxiety over COVID.

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Some of the most powerful Chicago aldermen show up to work the least

A wave of new City Council members campaigned against incumbents by citing their low attendance at meetings. Now, the freshmen are outperforming the veterans.

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Chicago public schools brace for budget cuts as enrollment continues to decline

Parents and community members say the reduction in resources will hurt students already struggling with the effects of the pandemic.

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Cook County evictions are back to pre-pandemic levels

Data show the South and West sides of Chicago are the hardest hit. “We’re all struggling to keep up. There’s still a huge need.”

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Motive: The Major and Her Crew

State investigators interrogate a high-ranking prison guard, who is accused of coordinating attacks on prisoners.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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Reset on the Road

Date: Wednesday, April 20
Price: Free
Location: Herban Produce

Come see radio happen! Join Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons for a live broadcast from the Herban Produce in Garfield Park. This special strain of Reset will explore the cannabis industry in Illinois and the equity initiatives for budding businesses. During the broadcast we’ll talk with social equity applicants and recipients about the challenges they’ve faced getting licensed, and other special guests will share what’s on the horizon for legalized cannabis in Illinois.

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WBEZ Presents: Legally Stolen Live

Date: Thursday, April 28
Price: $20
Location: Kennedy King College

Legally Stolen Live is a podcast event hosted by Tiff Beatty of the National Public Housing Museum and Social Justice Artist Tonika Lewis Johnson as part of her project, Inequity for Sale. Featured guests will discuss reparations and redress for legalized theft from Black people and communities impacted by predatory real estate practices and art as a catalyst for change.

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38th Chicago Latino Film Festival

Date: April 21 to May 1
Location: Various locations and virtual

WBEZ is a media sponsor of the 38th Chicago Latino Film Festival. The Festival is the largest Latino film festival in the United States, and presents close to 100 films of cultural and social significance from Latin America, Spain, Portugal and the U.S. The full program will be at Landmark Theaters, Drive-in at ChiTown and virtual with live and pre-taped virtual Q&As.