Dan O’Brien has embarked on what he calls his “Lenten architectural pilgrimage” for about 10 years. “The artistic effort that was put into designing these spaces ... were all meant to tell a story,” he says.
Stories by evan garcia
Chicago Flag Turns 100
The mighty Chicago flag gets a special shout-out in City Council just in time for its 100th birthday. We mark Chicago Flag Day by exploring its evolving design, history and popularity.
Ameya Pawar: ‘More Money Doesn’t Always Mean You Win’
The Chicago alderman joins host Eddie Arruza to discuss his run for Illinois governor.
Gaelynn Lea Strikes a Chord with ‘Tiny Desk’ Win, Advocacy Work
The violinist and songwriter beat more than 6,000 entrants to be the ultimate winner of NPR’s 2016 Tiny Desk Contest.
Governor’s Race Heats Up, Emanuel Dodges Questions About Email
Carol Marin discusses the political happenings of Springfield and Chicago with Tina Sfondeles of the Chicago Sun-Times, Lauren Chooljian of WBEZ and Heather Cherone of DNAinfo.
Paul Vallas and CSU Board Chairman Discuss Struggling School’s Future
Paul Vallas and Chicago State University Board Chairman Marshall Hatch discuss the ongoing search for university leadership and what lies ahead for the beleaguered school.
Urban Wildlife Monitoring Program Expanded by Lincoln Park Zoo
Since 2010, the zoo’s Urban Wildlife Institute has used motion-detecting cameras and acoustic monitoring equipment to record and document animals roaming through the city.
New Book Chronicles the Great Lakes’ History and Threats
In his book “The Death and Life of the Great Lakes,” author Dan Egan chronicles the history of the world’s largest group of freshwater lakes as well as the natural and man-made dangers threatening it.
Chicago City Council to Vote on Street Performer Restrictions
City Council is expected to vote March 29 on an amendment to the city’s noise ordinance that would restrict some street performers from major stretches of two downtown streets.
Photos: Capturing the Invasive Asian Carp in the Illinois River
Wildlife agencies and fishermen in Illinois are using a Chinese technique to catch Asian carp, an invasive fish species threatening the Great Lakes ecosystem.
Eddie Johnson Talks New Police Reforms
Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson joins us to discuss his department’s new policies and the challenges facing Chicago.
Will Trump Unify or Defy in His First Address to Congress?
A senior White House official says President Donald Trump’s speech Tuesday will have an optimistic tone and follow a “renewal of the American spirit” theme.
Rauner Backs Bill to Test Groundwater Near Quarries
Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner is supporting a bill that would require testing of groundwater near quarries where construction debris is dumped.
Chicago Highlighted as the US Railroad Capital by Trains Magazine
Editors from Trains Magazine tell us why Chicago is America's railroad capital.
4th Ward Aldermanic Candidates Square Off Ahead of Special Election
Five candidates are vying for the position of 4th Ward alderman in the Feb. 28 special election. They join us to discuss their platforms.
City of Gary Considers State Government Takeover of Public Schools
WBEZ reporter Michael Puente joins us to discuss funding problems surrounding the public school system in Gary, Indiana.
Two Young Girls Shot by Stray Bullets on Chicago's South Side
In another disturbing chapter of Chicago’s gun violence epidemic, two young girls were shot in the head within 30 minutes of each other Saturday night on the South Side.
O’Hare Express Train, United Center L Stop Among Planned City Upgrades
An express train connecting Chicago’s O’Hare Airport to the Loop and a new CTA Green Line station blocks from the United Center are among the mayor’s plans for upgrading the city’s infrastructure.
Trump’s Economy: Is Less Regulation Better?
President Donald Trump aims to cut financial regulations. We discuss how the banking and financial industries might change under his administration.
Honoring Chicago Poet Gwendolyn Brooks, Who Broke the Color Barrier
The late Chicago poet Gwendolyn Brooks made history in 1950 as the first African-American author to receive a Pulitzer Prize.
How Healthy is Illinois’ Job Market?
We discuss the prognosis for state and local job markets amid changing local and national politics.
Reaction to Rauner’s State of the State Address, Illinois’ Fiscal Woes
The governor strikes a conciliatory tone in his State of State address. We get reaction from public policy professionals with different points of view.
Susana Mendoza on New Role as Comptroller, Future of State Finances
Illinois’ backlog of unpaid bills exceeds $11 billion. Does Comptroller Susana Mendoza think the state can ever catch up?
UIC Students Hold Protest During Trump Inauguration
Students at the University of Illinois at Chicago walked out of classrooms Friday morning to protest the inauguration of Donald Trump.
Cullerton, Radogno Discuss Budget ‘Grand Bargain’
The Illinois Senate leaders join us to discuss their negotiations and fiscal plans for the state.
Brother of Oscar Lopez Rivera Weighs in on Obama’s Commutation
Some say he was railroaded. Others call him a terrorist. Meet the brother of a former Chicagoan whose sentence was commuted this week by President Barack Obama.
