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WBEZ's Afternoon Shift

The Afternoon Shift was a live WBEZ show featuring in-depth interviews and conversations with newsmakers and innovators. Its last show was June 5, 2015.

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#ChiLove

#ChiLove

For the last three years, we’ve brought you news and conversations on a wide range of topics that affect Chicagoans’ dai... Read more

5 Jun 2015

43mins

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What makes Chicago great?

What makes Chicago great?

Due to recent programming changes, June 5 is the final Afternoon Shift. We take this hour to celebrate the show and the ... Read more

5 Jun 2015

46mins

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Tinley Park water meters are overcharging residents

Tinley Park water meters are overcharging residents

The Village of Tinley Park is facing a major water problem but not the kind you hear about in California. The southweste... Read more

4 Jun 2015

5mins

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Tracking gas leaks in Chicago

Tracking gas leaks in Chicago

The Environmental Defense Fund is pairing up with Google to map gas leaks in Chicago and the suburbs. It found the city ... Read more

4 Jun 2015

4mins

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Proposed condo development in Pilsen stirs controversy

Proposed condo development in Pilsen stirs controversy

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4 Jun 2015

4mins

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Jet noise relief may come to Northwest Side

Jet noise relief may come to Northwest Side

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4 Jun 2015

4mins

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Canaryville beating sparks outrage on social media

Canaryville beating sparks outrage on social media

Many people on social media are livid about an alleged racially-motivated beating that took place in Chicago’s Canaryvil... Read more

4 Jun 2015

4mins

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Prominent Indiana Democrat announces bid for governor

Prominent Indiana Democrat announces bid for governor

The race for Indiana governor isn’t until next year, but it’s already starting to heat up. Indiana State Schools Superin... Read more

4 Jun 2015

6mins

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‘That Should be a Word’ offers 250 new terms for our modern lexicon

‘That Should be a Word’ offers 250 new terms for our modern lexicon

Last week, Merriam-Webster added more than 1,700 new words to its unabridged dictionary, including gems such as “clickba... Read more

4 Jun 2015

30mins

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Chicago landmarks captured in pencil

Chicago landmarks captured in pencil

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4 Jun 2015

13mins

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