/tags/wbez WBEZ en-US Copyright © 2024 �������� Wed, 12 Feb 2025 17:48:28 GMT /law-order/2025-02-12/michael-madigan-guilty-bribery-conspiracy-wire-fraud-illinois The decadelong FBI investigation that led to Michael Madigan’s trial roiled local politics and changed the course of Illinois history. Prosecutors summoned 50 witnesses to a 12th-floor courtroom in a bid to prove Madigan and Michael McClain guilty of “corruption at the highest levels of state government.” Wed, 12 Feb 2025 17:48:28 GMT /law-order/2025-02-12/michael-madigan-guilty-bribery-conspiracy-wire-fraud-illinois Jon Seidel, Tina Sfondeles, Dave McKinney, Matthew Hendrickson /government-politics-issues/2025-01-22/despite-reports-tuesday-immigration-raid-chicago-quiet-trump Activists monitoring for immigration arrests said they had seen no activity, but the threat of deportations continues and the local community should remain alert. Wed, 22 Jan 2025 19:19:34 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-01-22/despite-reports-tuesday-immigration-raid-chicago-quiet-trump Adriana Cardona-Maguigad, Elvia Malagón, Andy Grimm /education/2024-12-16/college-illinois-more-affordable Legislators are considering a funding formula that would make Illinois a model for other states to emulate, but would come at a hefty cost. Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:00:00 GMT /education/2024-12-16/college-illinois-more-affordable Lisa Kurian Philip /arts/2024-12-04/prolific-chicago-sculptor-richard-hunts-jon-ott-springfield-museum Hunt’s close friend and biographer Jon Ott explores the exhibition at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum and Library. Wed, 04 Dec 2024 11:00:00 GMT /arts/2024-12-04/prolific-chicago-sculptor-richard-hunts-jon-ott-springfield-museum /government-politics-issues/2024-11-06/illinois-voters-ok-advisory-referendum-seeking-higher-taxes-income A 3% tax on individual income over $1 million would be used to reduce the property tax burden. Wed, 06 Nov 2024 21:14:23 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-11-06/illinois-voters-ok-advisory-referendum-seeking-higher-taxes-income Dave McKinney /law-order/2024-09-17/trial-assault-weapons-ban-constitutional-underway-east-st-louis The first witness called by those challenging the ban was a downstate gun dealer who testified AR-15-style guns are used for self-defense. Tue, 17 Sep 2024 16:03:03 GMT /law-order/2024-09-17/trial-assault-weapons-ban-constitutional-underway-east-st-louis Mawa Iqbal /law-order/2024-07-23/springfield-illinois-sonya-massey-shooting Sonya Massey called 911 to report a potential prowler before being shot inside her home. Footage shows she was cowering in fear and holding a pot when the deputy opened fire. Tue, 23 Jul 2024 10:00:00 GMT /law-order/2024-07-23/springfield-illinois-sonya-massey-shooting Mawa Iqbal /government-politics-issues/2024-06-07/illinois-fails-to-pass-karinas-bill-aimed-protecting-domestic-violence-victims The Illinois bill, which has bipartisan support, would take guns from people with restraining orders against them. It failed for a third time in the legislature. Fri, 07 Jun 2024 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-06-07/illinois-fails-to-pass-karinas-bill-aimed-protecting-domestic-violence-victims Mawa Iqbal /government-politics-issues/2024-06-05/illinois-residents-bigger-state-tax-credit-next-year The standard exemption increase will mean an extra $69 or so for families of four. The tax credit will once again be tied to inflation after lawmakers last year quietly untied it. Wed, 05 Jun 2024 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-06-05/illinois-residents-bigger-state-tax-credit-next-year Dave McKinney /health-science-environment/2024-05-21/planned-parenthood-offers-abortion-pills-via-app-to-expand-access-in-illinois It’s the latest move to expand access to abortion in Illinois as the U.S. Supreme Court weighs whether to block access to mifepristone. Tue, 21 May 2024 10:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2024-05-21/planned-parenthood-offers-abortion-pills-via-app-to-expand-access-in-illinois Kristen Schorsch