Bozo fan Billy Corgan plans three-day celebration of beloved clown - https://www.wbez.org/culture-the-arts/2024/09/29/bozo-madame-zuzus-billy-corgan-highland-park-clown-david-arquette
"Bringing Bozo to Highland Park is both surreal and fun," says the Smashing Pumpkins frontman and Madame ZuZu's co-founder.
Frustrated bike theft victims say problem getting worse, not being fixed - https://www.wbez.org/transportation/2024/09/29/stolen-bikes-getting-worse-cyclists-frustrated
More people are biking, using it as a cost-effective way to get around, but thefts are up — 13% so far this year — and approaching prepandemic levels.
121! White Sox fall to playoff-bound Tigers, set modern-era record for losses in season - https://www.wbez.org/sports/2024/09/28/121-white-sox-fall-to-playoff-bound-tigers-set-modern-era-record-for-losses-in-season
A 4-1 defeat of the Sox before a celebrating sold-out crowd at Comerica Park clinched a playoff berth for the Tigers (86-74), who have won as many games (39) since the All-Star break as the Sox (39-121) have all season.
Brandon Johnson takes, returns campaign cash from businesses that share in $300M CPS contracts - https://www.wbez.org/politics/2024/09/28/brandon-johnson-campaign-contributions-cps-aramark-hicago-public-schools-janitorial-contracts
While the mayor's campaign refunded several contributions from custodial companies and industry executives, it defended keeping $1,000 from a businessman who was part of Aramark's losing bid to continue as CPS' janitorial contractor.
In Chicago, a tent camp is at the center of a battle over the homeless - https://www.wbez.org/housing/2024/09/28/chicago-homeless-tent-camp-gompers-park-northwest-side-mayor-brandon-johnson
Gompers Park encampment residents say they would prefer to move to real housing but need assistance. But Mayor Brandon Johnson's administration says there’s no money left to help them after the city has spent $70 million in federal money since 2020 on homelessness.
Chicago native Law Roach shares secret to 'unshakable' confidence ahead of hometown appearance - https://www.wbez.org/books/2024/09/28/chicago-native-law-roach-how-to-build-a-fashion-icon-thalia-hall
The award-winning fashion stylist will return to Chicago to discuss his new book, “How to Build a Fashion Icon,” Sunday at Thalia Hall.
CPS considering program cuts and staff furloughs to pay for pending teachers contract - https://www.wbez.org/education/2024/09/27/cps-considering-program-cuts-and-staff-furloughs-to-pay-for-pending-teachers-contract
CPS slides prepared for the mayor’s office obtained by WBEZ and the Sun-Times lay out a menu of cost-saving efforts, including as a "last resort,” up to four furlough days.
CPS considering program cuts and staff furloughs to pay for pending teachers contract - https://www.wbez.org/education/2024/09/27/cps-considering-program-cuts-and-staff-furloughs-to-pay-for-pending-teachers-contract
CPS slides prepared for the mayor’s office obtained by WBEZ and the Sun-Times lay out a menu of cost-saving efforts, including as a "last resort,” up to four furlough days.
In Chicago, a tent camp is at the center of a battle over the homeless - https://www.wbez.org/housing/2024/09/27/homeless-gompers-park-brandon-johnson
Gompers Park encampment residents say they would prefer to move to real housing but need assistance. But Mayor Brandon Johnson's administration says there’s no money left to help them after the city has spent $70 million in federal money since 2020 on homelessness.