Has Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot kept her campaign promises?

In 2019, we asked Lightfoot her thoughts on everything from the environment to crime. Three years later, we took a look at her progress.

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A mother looks to the friends of her slain child for a dose of healing and hugs

“It’s like my soul left my body,” said Chanell Holliday during a visit with classmates of her son, who was fatally shot on March 14 near The Bean.

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Chicago will stop forcibly enrolling some high school freshmen into military classes

After an investigation found that students at small, majority Black and Latino high schools were steered toward JROTC, CPS pledged to make changes.

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Nick Cave may be the artist we need right now

His groundbreaking response to the 1991 police beating of Rodney King was the Soundsuit — a large-scale abstract costume that allowed him to hide. Now, in a major show at the MCA, Cave takes a full swing at the country’s current trauma.

Listen: Where Life is Precious, Life is Precious

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Motive: Where Life is Precious, Life is Precious

Prisons helped rural towns, while Black communities in Chicago paid a heavy price. Now, rumors swirl that parts of Pontiac prison may close.

Inspiring Framing Since 1978

Raising the bar for professional framing with more artful design, better choices & faster service. Locations in Lincoln Park, Highland Park & River North. Dubbed “Chicago’s Framing Master” by Architectural Digest.

Offering Rundown readers a $75 gift towards custom framing at all locations through 9.5.22. Simply show this email or mention code WBEZ.

UPCOMING EVENTS

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Mortified Live

Date: Monday, May 23
Price: $30
Location: Thalia Hall

Join us for a night of humorous storytelling from everyday people in Chicago. We’ve all experienced some kind of embarrassment in our lifetime. Come out and commiserate over some cold beverages at the historic Thalia Hall. Witness “personal redemption through public humiliation” in a refreshing show that is equal parts comedic, cathartic and voyeuristic.

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Those Who Did Not Die: An evening with survivors of Chicago gun violence

Date: Thursday, May 26
Price: Free
Location: Virtual

Join us on Thursday, May 26 for a virtual storytelling experience featuring four survivors of gun violence, whose stories illuminate the long-term damage of Chicago’s epidemic. The event will be moderated by Patrick Smith and will feature a live performance from local dream pop band Mia Joy.

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Andy Borowitz: The Profiles of Ignorance Tour

Date: Thursday, September 22
Location: Harris Theater

WBEZ is a media sponsor of Andy Borowitz’s The Profiles In Ignorance Tour. Andy Borowitz, award-winning comedian and New York Times bestselling author, presents a night of stand-up and audience Q&A to celebrate the release of his newest book Profiles in Ignorance (release date in early September).

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