Chicago teens open up about race, stereotypes and dating

Five teens talk about whether stereotypes affect their relationships and how schools can help students from different backgrounds relate.

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A glimpse inside mental health crisis response teams as Chicago creates versions without cops

A social worker responding to 911 calls says she hasn’t yet needed a cop’s presence but she can imagine situations in which she would.

John O’Connor / Associated Press, File Photo

A lawsuit alleges a clout-heavy company fraudulently collected millions from Illinois

The allegations in a newly unsealed whistleblower lawsuit target Brian Hynes, a lawyer with close ties to disgraced ex-Ald. Danny Solis.

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Meet the curator on a search for Chicago’s next art star

Chicago has a history of inspiring new artists. That will be on full display at the EXPO art fair this weekend at Navy Pier.

Laura Vergara

Motive: Us and Them

Two Black women took mental health jobs at one of Illinois’ toughest prisons. What happened when they reported what they saw behind the wall.

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WBEZ Presents: Through the Lens

Date: Tuesday, April 19
Price: $15
Location: Columbia College Student Center

Join us for an evening with WBEZ staff photographer, Manuel Martinez, and media archivist, Justine Tobiasz, as we recount some of the most powerful images of the past couple of years. Attendees will get a chance to hear a breakdown of the photojournalism process and be able to ask questions. This event is for photography students, artists, photo hobbyists, journalists and WBEZ/NPR members and listeners.

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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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Earth Week Mini Festival

Date: April 18-24
Location: Various

One Earth Film Festival’s annual Earth Week Mini Fest runs April 18-24. Attend seven virtual watch parties featuring topnotch environmental films, including “Ascension,” a 2022 Academy Award nominated documentary, and winning entries from One Earth’s Young Filmmakers Contest. Tickets are free, with a suggested $8 donation. Advance registration is highly recommended.