There is no better way to fight the global coronavirus pandemic than to be informed. Today’s podcast is devoted to questions from listeners like you, and experts who give sound, scientific answers and advice. Please, share this podcast with your friends and family.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/wbezTheMorningShift/~4/Kg1umcfrOfs" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

There is no better way to fight the global coronavirus pandemic than to be informed. Today’s podcast is devoted to questions from listeners like you, and experts who give sound, scientific answers and advice. Please, share this podcast with your friends and family.

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Covid-19: Questions From You Answers From Experts

We talk with State’s Attorney Kim Foxx and Congressman Sean Casten about their primary wins, and WBEZ’s Dave McKinney talks about how those and other important races shook out in yesterday’s Illinois primary.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/wbezTheMorningShift/~4/eqv-6wR39DQ" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

We talk with State’s Attorney Kim Foxx and Congressman Sean Casten about their primary wins, and WBEZ’s Dave McKinney talks about how those and other important races shook out in yesterday’s Illinois primary.

The Big Takeaways From The Illinois Primaries

For some, the coronavirus outbreak is a big inconvenience. But for the homeless population in and around Chicago, it’s a huge threat. We get the latest on how covid-19 is affecting the homeless, and we’ll get the latest updates from the Chicago Food Depository on how you can help.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/wbezTheMorningShift/~4/IjWWw-c_Lxo" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

For some, the coronavirus outbreak is a big inconvenience. But for the homeless population in and around Chicago, it’s a huge threat. We get the latest on how covid-19 is affecting the homeless, and we’ll get the latest updates from the Chicago Food Depository on how you can help.

Coronavirus Hitting Hits Homeless Hard

Real experts. Scientists. Doctors. That’s who we’ve lined up to answer questions from listeners about the coronavirus. How it’s transmitted, how lethal it is, best practices to keep yourself and your loved ones safe, and much more<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/wbezTheMorningShift/~4/yclUW_aFOfI" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

Real experts. Scientists. Doctors. That’s who we’ve lined up to answer questions from listeners about the coronavirus. How it’s transmitted, how lethal it is, best practices to keep yourself and your loved ones safe, and much more

Doctors Answer Coronavirus Questions

Putting ketchup on a hot dog?! That a no-no here in Chicago. We’ll talk about that, and other unique, often quirky unwritten rules for living in Chicago.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/wbezTheMorningShift/~4/lcgMNB2pOg0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

Putting ketchup on a hot dog?! That a no-no here in Chicago. We’ll talk about that, and other unique, often quirky unwritten rules for living in Chicago.

The Unwritten Rules For Living In Chicago

The closings, cancellations, and confusion from the spread of the novel coronavirus tops our list of biggest local news stories this week. We cover that and more with Chicago Tribune reporter Dan Petrella, Crain’s podcaster Amy Guth, and WBEZ editor Kate Grossman<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/wbezTheMorningShift/~4/RcQyf9I_x9U" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

The closings, cancellations, and confusion from the spread of the novel coronavirus tops our list of biggest local news stories this week. We cover that and more with Chicago Tribune reporter Dan Petrella, Crain’s podcaster Amy Guth, and WBEZ editor Kate Grossman

Friday News Roundup For March 13, 2020

We know the novel coronavirus, or covid 19, easily spreads from person to person. Atlantic writer Yascha Mounk says that’s exactly why we need to stop congregating, and start self-quarantining.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/wbezTheMorningShift/~4/0_SkWFAsnkI" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

We know the novel coronavirus, or covid 19, easily spreads from person to person. Atlantic writer Yascha Mounk says that’s exactly why we need to stop congregating, and start self-quarantining.

Social Distancing The Best Way To Break The Coronavirus Pandemic

Who are the people that ultimately nominate a candidate for a major party? Where do they come from and how do they get to the convention? We’ll look at how Illinois chooses its delegates. And how Biden beat Bernie in Michigan, a state where Sanders had so much success 4 years ago.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/wbezTheMorningShift/~4/Wo2JdQdNdVc" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

Who are the people that ultimately nominate a candidate for a major party? Where do they come from and how do they get to the convention? We’ll look at how Illinois chooses its delegates. And how Biden beat Bernie in Michigan, a state where Sanders had so much success 4 years ago.

How We Choose Our Delegates In Illinois

The latest on the covid-19 outbreak in Illinois and what government officials are doing to keep the virus at bay. And the Tribune’s Rick Pearson talks about the congressional race in the 14th district. 7 GOP hopefuls are lining up to take on freshman Democrat Lauren Underwood<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/wbezTheMorningShift/~4/xsfdy1HP4S0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

The latest on the covid-19 outbreak in Illinois and what government officials are doing to keep the virus at bay. And the Tribune’s Rick Pearson talks about the congressional race in the 14th district. 7 GOP hopefuls are lining up to take on freshman Democrat Lauren Underwood

Gov. Prizker Declares State of Emergency Over Coronavirus

With a $10 million grant up for grabs, we talk to another finalist organization for the Pritzker-Traubert Foundation’s “Chicago Prize”. From a healthy lifestyle hub to office spaces and more, we focus is on the work being done by Catalytic Development of Auburn Gresham<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/wbezTheMorningShift/~4/cxiWO4yRicM" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

With a $10 million grant up for grabs, we talk to another finalist organization for the Pritzker-Traubert Foundation’s “Chicago Prize”. From a healthy lifestyle hub to office spaces and more, we focus is on the work being done by Catalytic Development of Auburn Gresham

Chicago Prize Finalists Share Vision For Auburn Gresham

In the 4th and final installment of our Closing The Gap series, we look at how early childhood education can strengthen health outcomes for individuals and families in low income communities.&nbsp;<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/wbezTheMorningShift/~4/2l4nFD5yQW4" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

In the 4th and final installment of our Closing The Gap series, we look at how early childhood education can strengthen health outcomes for individuals and families in low income communities.&nbsp;

Reset Sunday Podcast: Closing The Gap Pt. 4

WTTW’s Paris Schutz, AD Quig from Crain’s Chicago Business, and David Greising of the Better Government Association take you deep into the biggest local stories of the week on our Friday News Roundup.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/wbezTheMorningShift/~4/yoMdyhCzAS0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

WTTW’s Paris Schutz, AD Quig from Crain’s Chicago Business, and David Greising of the Better Government Association take you deep into the biggest local stories of the week on our Friday News Roundup.

Friday News Roundup For March 6, 2020

Film festival highlights how we can look differently at the environment, our own sustainability practices, and the intersection of the environment and social justice. Films will play in multiple venues in Chicago, suburban cook, and surrounding counties.<a href="http://oneearthfilmfest.org" target=""> Oneearthfilmfest.org</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/wbezTheMorningShift/~4/QLKBa3vxe8k" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

Film festival highlights how we can look differently at the environment, our own sustainability practices, and the intersection of the environment and social justice. Films will play in multiple venues in Chicago, suburban cook, and surrounding counties. Oneearthfilmfest.org

Film Festival Highlights Issues Of The Environment, Sustainability

Jonah Newman of Injustice Watch talks about the organizations’s guide to help you decide who to vote for when it comes to the large slate of judgeships up for grabs in Cook County. And WBEZ’s Mariah Woelfel gives you the latest in the primary contest for Illinois’ 3rd congressional district<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/wbezTheMorningShift/~4/l__8MuQGsXg" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

Jonah Newman of Injustice Watch talks about the organizations’s guide to help you decide who to vote for when it comes to the large slate of judgeships up for grabs in Cook County. And WBEZ’s Mariah Woelfel gives you the latest in the primary contest for Illinois’ 3rd congressional district

Resource Helps You Decide On Candidates For Judge

The Northwestern Medicine program COMPASS gets new and expectant mothers individualized mental health care quickly. And the latest updates on coronavirus in Illinois.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/wbezTheMorningShift/~4/68AJ_ICL0tw" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

The Northwestern Medicine program COMPASS gets new and expectant mothers individualized mental health care quickly. And the latest updates on coronavirus in Illinois.

Getting Mental Health Care To New And Expectant Mothers

A dynamic mix of news, culture and music in Chicago. Hosted by Tony Sarabia. From WBEZ.

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