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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...
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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...
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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
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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...
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