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Dec 26, 2024 · 6 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Jan. 3 and 4; tickets from $68. Married couple Fatin Dantzler and Aja Graydon started performing together as a duo in Philadelphia before getting signed in …

The latest stories from WBEZ News. Among the questions were how the EPA’s environmental justice programs, which bring federal resources to areas heavily hit by pollution, would be …

From homes and schools to big crowds and personal space, here are the 12 most-read Chicago stories from the year that was.

Nov 29, 2024 · December brings great jazz, rock and blues concerts — plus four cheap New Year’s shows Our Chicago year-end concert list includes multi-night shows from Andrew Bird, …

Dec 5, 2024 · Catch a performance of The Nutcracker. Nothing says the holiday season like taking in a performance of The Nutcracker, and thankfully, there’s no shortage of options for …

Nov 14, 2024 · Lawsuit claims misapplication of law is leaving people stuck in Illinois prisons The lawsuit comes after a WBEZ investigation found serious problems with record keeping and …

Oct 31, 2024 · The Last Republican follows Illinois congressman Adam Kinzinger as he seeks Republican accountability in the wake of the Jan. 6, 2021, riot on the U.S. Capitol. The film …

Dec 10, 2024 · ‘Tis the season for The Nutcracker! For three weeks, and in true holiday fashion, the Joffrey Ballet is lighting up the Lyric Opera House with its local twist on a classic tale. The …