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https://www.wbez.org/politics/2026/04/24/tax-protest-civil-disobedience-tax-avoidance-trump-israel-iran-gaza Some Chicagoans aren't paying federal taxes in protest of Trump policies - WBEZ Chicago Apr 24, 2026 - President Donald Trump's military campaign against Iran, his administration's deportation efforts and U.S. support of Israel's attacks in Gaza have turned the... federal taxestrump policieswbez chicagochicagoanspaying https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/14/survey-chicagoans-federal-immigration-too-far/ Survey of Chicagoans: 65% say deportation crackdown 'gone too far' Jan 15, 2026 - The strongest opposition to federal enforcement and support for the city’s sanctuary policy was among people who were white, wealthier and living on the city’s... surveychicagoans65saydeportation https://www.wbez.org/environment-public-health/2023/09/12/chicagoans-to-be-told-this-week-where-they-can-receive-free-updated-covid-19-vaccine Chicagoans to be told this week where they can receive free updated COVID-19 vaccine - WBEZ Chicago covid 19 vaccinereceive freewbez chicagochicagoanstold https://www.wbez.org/immigration/2026/04/01/supreme-court-hears-fight-over-trumps-bid-to-limit-birthright-citizenship Chicagoans react to birthright citizenship arguments before the Supreme Court - WBEZ Chicago Apr 1, 2026 - The Supreme Court took up one of the term’s most consequential cases, President Donald Trump’s order on birthright citizenship declaring that children born to... birthright citizenshipsupreme courtwbez chicagochicagoansreact https://www.wbez.org/health-medicine/2025/09/10/good-news-for-chicagoans-life-expectancy-is-nearly-back-to-pre-pandemic-levels Good news for Chicagoans: Life expectancy is nearly back to pre-pandemic levels - WBEZ Chicago Sep 10, 2025 - New city data shows the stark life expectancy gap between Black Chicagoans and residents of other races has also shrunk, though the gulf is still wide. pre pandemic levelsgood newslife expectancywbez chicagochicagoans https://www.chicagomag.com/chicago-magazine/march-2026/the-50-most-powerful-chicagoans/ The 50 Most Powerful Chicagoans – Chicago Magazine These influential Chicagoans have shaped policy, molded minds, and redefined this city — and this country. chicago magazine50powerfulchicagoans https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/as-gas-prices-climb-chicagoans-seek-relief-at-gas-and-grocery-giveaway/3918374/ Rising gas prices drive Chicagoans to gas giveaway – NBC Chicago Apr 4, 2026 - Eyeing relief from high gas prices, many Chicagoans turned out for a giveaway on Saturday morning. rising gas pricesnbc chicagodrivechicagoansgiveaway https://www.wbez.org/in-the-loop-with-sasha-ann-simons/2026/03/17/chicagoans-on-learning-the-irish-language Chicagoans on learning the Irish language - WBEZ Chicago Mar 18, 2026 - Irish is an endangered language, according to UNESCO. irish languagewbez chicagochicagoanslearning https://www.wbez.org/movies-tv/2026/03/02/black-film-club-collective-chicago Black Film Club Collective provides safe space for Chicagoans to enjoy cultural stories - WBEZ... Mar 2, 2026 - By hosting screenings, discussions and other social events, the group is building community while amplifying art by filmmakers across the diaspora. black filmprovides safecultural storiesclubcollective https://www.wbez.org/health-medicine/2026/03/13/older-chicagoans-high-risk-of-losing-snap-food-assistance-new-work-rules-kick-in-55-64-may Older Chicagoans at high risk of losing SNAP food assistance as new work rules kick in - WBEZ... Mar 13, 2026 - Able-bodied adults 55 to 64 years old must work or volunteer 80 hours a month by May. Last year, fewer than half had enough work hours. snap food assistancehigh risknew workrules kickolder https://www.wbez.org/health-medicine/2026/04/24/west-garfield-park-celebrates-50-million-wellness-center-life-expectancy-death-gap-sankofa Life expectancy in Chicago tops pre-pandemic levels, with Black Chicagoans leading the way - WBEZ... Apr 24, 2026 - Black Chicagoans have added almost six years to their lives since 2020, new Chicago public health data shows. But a 20-year life expectancy gap between... pre pandemic levelslife expectancychicagotopsblack https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/04/03/mailee-smith-and-micky-horstman-as-chicagoans-sour-on-the-chicago-teachers-union-politicians-are-taking-notice/ Opinion: Chicagoans sour on the Chicago Teachers Union Apr 3, 2026 - New polling shows just 27.5% of likely Chicago voters having a favorable opinion of the Chicago Teachers Union. chicago teachers unionopinionchicagoanssour https://www.wbez.org/say-more-with-mary-dixon-patrick-smith/2026/04/22/how-chicagoans-are-leaning-into-sustainability-this-earth-day How Chicagoans are leaning into sustainability this Earth Day - WBEZ Chicago Apr 22, 2026 - To celebrate Earth Day, ‘Say More’ surfaces ideas for how to go green on Earth Day and beyond. earth daywbez chicagochicagoansleaningsustainability https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2026/03/13/older-chicagoans-high-risk-of-losing-snap-food-assistance-new-work-rules-kick-in-55-64-may Older Chicagoans at high risk of losing SNAP food assistance as new work rules kick in - Chicago... Mar 16, 2026 - Able-bodied adults 55 to 64 years old must work or volunteer 80 hours a month by May. Last year, fewer than half had enough work hours. snap food assistancehigh risknew workrules kickolder https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2026/04/24/tax-protest-civil-disobedience-tax-avoidance-trump-israel-iran-gaza Some Chicagoans aren't paying federal taxes in protest of Trump policies - Chicago Sun-Times Apr 24, 2026 - President Donald Trump's military campaign against Iran, his administration's deportation efforts and U.S. support of Israel's attacks in Gaza have turned the... chicago sun timesfederal taxestrump policieschicagoanspaying https://usagain.com/news/ChicagoParkDistrictPartnership USAgain-Park District launch pilot program to make clothing recycling more convenient for Chicagoans USAgain-Park District launch pilot program to make clothing recycling more convenient for Chicagoans park districtlaunch pilotmake clothingusagainprogram https://www.wbez.org/say-more-with-mary-dixon-patrick-smith/2026/04/24/chicagoans-grapple-with-higher-health-insurance-premiums Chicagoans grapple with higher health insurance premiums - WBEZ Chicago Apr 24, 2026 - Health insurance premiums for Affordable Care Act plans have gone up about 25%, according to Illinois officials. health insurance premiumswbez chicagochicagoansgrapplehigher https://www.wbez.org/curious-city/2026/03/26/how-early-black-chicagoans-used-photography-to-redefine-their-image How early Black Chicagoans used photography to redefine their image - WBEZ Chicago Mar 30, 2026 - Black photography started to boom at the turn of the 20th century. We look at what it meant to the community in Chicago. early blackused photographywbez chicagochicagoansredefine https://www.chicagomag.com/chicago-magazine/december-2025/chicagoans-of-the-year/ Chicagoans of the Year – Chicago Magazine From everyone’s favorite high school choir to a certain holy father, these honorees brought pride to this city in a tumultuous time. chicago magazinechicagoansyear https://www.wbez.org/lgbtq/2025/06/23/pride-fest-lets-queer-chicagoans-be-themselves-i-love-the-freedom Pride Fest lets queer Chicagoans be themselves: ‘I love the freedom’ - WBEZ Chicago Jun 23, 2025 - This year's event comes as the LGBTQ+ community faces threats from state and federal governments. pride festwbez chicagoletsqueerchicagoans https://www.wbez.org/nation-world/2026/02/24/ukraine-russia-war-fourth-anniversary-reaction 4 years after Russian invasion of Ukraine, Chicagoans reflect: 'Nothing has changed' - WBEZ Chicago Feb 24, 2026 - The U.S. has brokered talks with delegations from Moscow and Kyiv as part of the Trump administration’s yearlong push for peace, but disagreements over the... 4 yearsrussian invasionwbez chicagoukrainechicagoans