@kschorsch.bsky.social
Lots to dig into as longtime Cook County Board Prez Toni Preckwinkle runs for a 5th term against Chicago Ald. Brendan Reilly, a conservative Democrat, w/@mariahwoelfel.bsky.social.Their takes on:
✅ICE
✅Medicaid losses
✅prop tax system delay
tinyurl.com/hv48j7ws @wbez.org @chicago.suntimes.com
✅ICE
✅Medicaid losses
✅prop tax system delay
tinyurl.com/hv48j7ws @wbez.org @chicago.suntimes.com
Longtime incumbent Preckwinkle faces stiff challenge from Ald. Reilly in Cook County board president primary
Brendan Reilly, one of the more conservative Democrats on the City Council, looks to unseat Toni Preckwinkle, who doubles as the powerful leader of the Cook County Democratic Party.
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February 13, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Lots to dig into as longtime Cook County Board Prez Toni Preckwinkle runs for a 5th term against Chicago Ald. Brendan Reilly, a conservative Democrat, w/@mariahwoelfel.bsky.social.Their takes on:
✅ICE
✅Medicaid losses
✅prop tax system delay
tinyurl.com/hv48j7ws @wbez.org @chicago.suntimes.com
✅ICE
✅Medicaid losses
✅prop tax system delay
tinyurl.com/hv48j7ws @wbez.org @chicago.suntimes.com
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DHHS officials announced the referral for investigation on social media Jan. 15, naming five other hospitals in addition to Lurie's.
In response, the hospital said it won’t give any prescriptions to patients <18 who would be new to gender-affirming care at its hospital.
w/ @kschorsch.bsky.social
In response, the hospital said it won’t give any prescriptions to patients <18 who would be new to gender-affirming care at its hospital.
w/ @kschorsch.bsky.social
Lurie Children's Hospital pauses gender-affirming meds for new patients under 18 after feds threaten probe
Lurie Children’s Hospital, which has one of the oldest gender-affirming programs in the U.S., said it won't give any prescriptions to patients younger than 18 who would be new to the care. HHS announc...
chicago.suntimes.com
January 21, 2026 at 4:43 PM
DHHS officials announced the referral for investigation on social media Jan. 15, naming five other hospitals in addition to Lurie's.
In response, the hospital said it won’t give any prescriptions to patients <18 who would be new to gender-affirming care at its hospital.
w/ @kschorsch.bsky.social
In response, the hospital said it won’t give any prescriptions to patients <18 who would be new to gender-affirming care at its hospital.
w/ @kschorsch.bsky.social
ICYMI: A homegrown solution to closing the 20-year life expectancy gap in Chicago between West Garfield Park & the Loop ... an inspiring story from a mom & her son. Pls press play, read & share! tinyurl.com/65chevtr @chjreportinghealth.bsky.social @wbez.org
West Siders die younger than other Chicagoans. This running club is trying to change that.
A son’s mission to transform his mom’s health turned into Peace Runners 773, a running and walking group around Garfield Park. It’s part of a broader effort to help people live longer.
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January 7, 2026 at 3:41 PM
ICYMI: A homegrown solution to closing the 20-year life expectancy gap in Chicago between West Garfield Park & the Loop ... an inspiring story from a mom & her son. Pls press play, read & share! tinyurl.com/65chevtr @chjreportinghealth.bsky.social @wbez.org
Your moment of joy today: A son’s mission to transform his mom's health turned into Peace Runners 773, a running & walking group on Chicago's West Side. It's part of a broader effort to help close a 20-year 'death gap' in the city: tinyurl.com/65chevtr @wbez.org @chjreportinghealth.bsky.social
A family rallies the West Side to fight the life expectancy gap one mile at a time
A son’s mission to transform his mom’s health turned into Peace Runners 773, a running and walking group around Garfield Park. It’s part of a broader effort to help people live longer.
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December 17, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Your moment of joy today: A son’s mission to transform his mom's health turned into Peace Runners 773, a running & walking group on Chicago's West Side. It's part of a broader effort to help close a 20-year 'death gap' in the city: tinyurl.com/65chevtr @wbez.org @chjreportinghealth.bsky.social
📣A must-read fact check about one of the biggest talkers in Chicago right now.
The city's head tax was long called a job killer, but is there evidence to back that up? Via @mariahwoelfel.bsky.social @amyqin.bsky.social: tinyurl.com/yertb9bw @wbez.org @civicfederation.bsky.social
The city's head tax was long called a job killer, but is there evidence to back that up? Via @mariahwoelfel.bsky.social @amyqin.bsky.social: tinyurl.com/yertb9bw @wbez.org @civicfederation.bsky.social
Chicago's head tax was long called a job killer, but is there evidence to back that up?
A WBEZ analysis of employment data finds a lack of evidence that Chicago’s previous head tax, or its repeal, is to blame for job trends in Chicago, and sheds light on who the mayor’s new proposal coul...
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December 15, 2025 at 8:44 PM
📣A must-read fact check about one of the biggest talkers in Chicago right now.
The city's head tax was long called a job killer, but is there evidence to back that up? Via @mariahwoelfel.bsky.social @amyqin.bsky.social: tinyurl.com/yertb9bw @wbez.org @civicfederation.bsky.social
The city's head tax was long called a job killer, but is there evidence to back that up? Via @mariahwoelfel.bsky.social @amyqin.bsky.social: tinyurl.com/yertb9bw @wbez.org @civicfederation.bsky.social
Press play! 📻 My first radio story on the staggering 20-year life expectancy gap in Chicago is out. Hear what it's like for a mom & her son to live in the death gap, and what they're doing about it: tinyurl.com/47r2vcj5
@chjreportinghealth.bsky.social @wbez.org
@chjreportinghealth.bsky.social @wbez.org
There’s a 20-year life expectancy gap in Chicago. Many of these deaths are preventable.
West Garfield Park residents are expected to live on average until 67 years old, compared to Loop residents living to age 87. This is widest death gap in Chicago and the biggest gap of any big U.S. ci...
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December 10, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Press play! 📻 My first radio story on the staggering 20-year life expectancy gap in Chicago is out. Hear what it's like for a mom & her son to live in the death gap, and what they're doing about it: tinyurl.com/47r2vcj5
@chjreportinghealth.bsky.social @wbez.org
@chjreportinghealth.bsky.social @wbez.org
In Chicago, there’s a 20-year life expectancy gap between a West Side community & the Loop downtown — the widest death gap across neighborhoods of any big city in the U.S. Many of these deaths are preventable. Here’s what families are doing about it. tinyurl.com/yd8bx2r5 @longreads.com @wbez.org
There’s a 20-year life expectancy gap in Chicago. Many of these deaths are preventable.
West Garfield Park residents are expected to live on average until 67 years old, compared to Loop residents living to age 87. This is widest death gap in Chicago and the biggest gap of any big U.S. ci...
tinyurl.com
November 28, 2025 at 6:45 PM
In Chicago, there’s a 20-year life expectancy gap between a West Side community & the Loop downtown — the widest death gap across neighborhoods of any big city in the U.S. Many of these deaths are preventable. Here’s what families are doing about it. tinyurl.com/yd8bx2r5 @longreads.com @wbez.org
Another stunning data viz about the 20-year death gap in Chicago. Many of these early deaths are preventable. Data viz by @justinmyers.net. Full story: tinyurl.com/yd8bx2r5 @wbez.org @chicago.suntimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Another stunning data viz about the 20-year death gap in Chicago. Many of these early deaths are preventable. Data viz by @justinmyers.net. Full story: tinyurl.com/yd8bx2r5 @wbez.org @chicago.suntimes.com
A stunning visual of Chicago's 20-year death gap, mapped on the L, via @myersjustinc.bsky.social @chicago.suntimes.com. Here's what residents & community leaders are doing to close this gap: tinyurl.com/47r2vcj5 @wbez.org @chjreportinghealth.bsky.social @watchdogdiva.bsky.social @kffhealthnews.org
November 21, 2025 at 5:31 PM
A stunning visual of Chicago's 20-year death gap, mapped on the L, via @myersjustinc.bsky.social @chicago.suntimes.com. Here's what residents & community leaders are doing to close this gap: tinyurl.com/47r2vcj5 @wbez.org @chjreportinghealth.bsky.social @watchdogdiva.bsky.social @kffhealthnews.org
In West Garfield Park in Chicago, residents can expect to die *20* years earlier than those in the Loop. Even kids know they might not grow old. Meet the families & community leaders working to close this death gap. Pls read & share: tinyurl.com/47r2vcj5 @wbez.org @chjreportinghealth.bsky.social
Three-generation West Side family fights to overcome Chicago’s vast life expectancy gap
West Garfield Park residents are expected to live on average until 67 years old, compared to Loop residents living to age 87. This is the widest death gap in Chicago.
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November 20, 2025 at 9:38 PM
In West Garfield Park in Chicago, residents can expect to die *20* years earlier than those in the Loop. Even kids know they might not grow old. Meet the families & community leaders working to close this death gap. Pls read & share: tinyurl.com/47r2vcj5 @wbez.org @chjreportinghealth.bsky.social
I've spent a lot of time in Chicago's West Garfield Park community recently. Being priced out of their homes is a big fear. Some of that fear has come to fruition -- huge property tax bill hikes in one of the poorest areas of the city: tinyurl.com/4ernvc7y, via @davidstruett.bsky.social
Black neighborhoods hit hardest with Cook County property tax bill increase, analysis finds
Residential property tax bills are rising fastest in Black neighborhoods on the South and West sides as the county's tax burden shifts away from the economically depressed Loop.
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November 17, 2025 at 3:22 PM
I've spent a lot of time in Chicago's West Garfield Park community recently. Being priced out of their homes is a big fear. Some of that fear has come to fruition -- huge property tax bill hikes in one of the poorest areas of the city: tinyurl.com/4ernvc7y, via @davidstruett.bsky.social
Nearly 2 million people in Illinois could lose SNAP benefits starting Saturday. Here's a list of food pantries in Chicago & the suburbs if you're looking to donate or you need extra food. tinyurl.com/2zxvrxx5
Where to find Chicago-area food pantries if SNAP goes away during the shutdown
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will be cut off Saturday unless Congress acts. Here’s a list of food pantries across Chicago and the suburbs.
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October 30, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Nearly 2 million people in Illinois could lose SNAP benefits starting Saturday. Here's a list of food pantries in Chicago & the suburbs if you're looking to donate or you need extra food. tinyurl.com/2zxvrxx5
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NEW: U.S. District Judge Sara Ellis is allowing the deposition of Border Patrol boss Greg Bovino to expand to FIVE hours (she'd limited it to 2), and she wants to hear about use of force by CBP in Little Village on Wednesday and Thursday.
Plus a reminder to "preserve all body-worn camera footage."
Plus a reminder to "preserve all body-worn camera footage."
October 23, 2025 at 8:11 PM
NEW: U.S. District Judge Sara Ellis is allowing the deposition of Border Patrol boss Greg Bovino to expand to FIVE hours (she'd limited it to 2), and she wants to hear about use of force by CBP in Little Village on Wednesday and Thursday.
Plus a reminder to "preserve all body-worn camera footage."
Plus a reminder to "preserve all body-worn camera footage."
📣Hey Chicago! I'm digging into the *20-year* life expectancy gap here. Your ZIP code can determine how long you live. I'm looking to share your stories & ideas for solutions. Pls take my brief survey & share: bit.ly/ChicagoLifeGap @wbez.org @chjreportinghealth.bsky.social @chicago.suntimes.com
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September 12, 2025 at 2:25 PM
📣Hey Chicago! I'm digging into the *20-year* life expectancy gap here. Your ZIP code can determine how long you live. I'm looking to share your stories & ideas for solutions. Pls take my brief survey & share: bit.ly/ChicagoLifeGap @wbez.org @chjreportinghealth.bsky.social @chicago.suntimes.com
Good news for Chicagoans, but with some caveats:
✅ life expectancy is nearly back to pre-COVID levels
✅ stark gap between Black & Chicagoans of other races has shrunk
✅can the momentum last w/dwindling government $$?
Story via me & data viz via @justinmyers.net: tinyurl.com/455a2m8x @wbez.org
✅ life expectancy is nearly back to pre-COVID levels
✅ stark gap between Black & Chicagoans of other races has shrunk
✅can the momentum last w/dwindling government $$?
Story via me & data viz via @justinmyers.net: tinyurl.com/455a2m8x @wbez.org
Good news for Chicagoans: Life expectancy is nearly back to pre-pandemic levels
New city data shows the stark life expectancy gap between Black and Chicagoans of other races has also shrunk, though the gulf is still wide.
tinyurl.com
September 10, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Good news for Chicagoans, but with some caveats:
✅ life expectancy is nearly back to pre-COVID levels
✅ stark gap between Black & Chicagoans of other races has shrunk
✅can the momentum last w/dwindling government $$?
Story via me & data viz via @justinmyers.net: tinyurl.com/455a2m8x @wbez.org
✅ life expectancy is nearly back to pre-COVID levels
✅ stark gap between Black & Chicagoans of other races has shrunk
✅can the momentum last w/dwindling government $$?
Story via me & data viz via @justinmyers.net: tinyurl.com/455a2m8x @wbez.org
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There are still way too many shootings and murders in Chicago, but by the numbers this was the safest summer in 60 years. Great analysis by @chipmitchell1.bsky.social
chicago.suntimes.com/news/2025/09...
chicago.suntimes.com/news/2025/09...
Chicago sees its fewest summer murders since 1965
The Chicago Police Department’s criminal homicide tally for June, July and August is the lowest in 60 years. And overall violent crime remains near its lowest point in more than four decades.
chicago.suntimes.com
September 3, 2025 at 1:40 PM
There are still way too many shootings and murders in Chicago, but by the numbers this was the safest summer in 60 years. Great analysis by @chipmitchell1.bsky.social
chicago.suntimes.com/news/2025/09...
chicago.suntimes.com/news/2025/09...
A must-read about Chicago police forcibly hospitalizing thousands of people. This largely untracked system can leave people in crisis traumatized & not willing to actually get treatment, per a big team including @mindsitenews.bsky.social @invisible.institute: tinyurl.com/yhmrjyr7
Forced Hospitalization Increasingly Used by Chicago Police
Analysis of Chicago Police Department data reveals that officers are increasingly using forced hospitalization in mental health crises.
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August 29, 2025 at 9:57 PM
A must-read about Chicago police forcibly hospitalizing thousands of people. This largely untracked system can leave people in crisis traumatized & not willing to actually get treatment, per a big team including @mindsitenews.bsky.social @invisible.institute: tinyurl.com/yhmrjyr7
📣In Chicago, where you live determines when you could die. I'm digging into this stark life expectancy gap - the biggest of any big city in America. Help me understand how this impacts your life. Pls fill out & share this brief survey: tinyurl.com/3622pj9b @wbez.org @chicago.suntimes.com
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August 27, 2025 at 6:22 PM
📣In Chicago, where you live determines when you could die. I'm digging into this stark life expectancy gap - the biggest of any big city in America. Help me understand how this impacts your life. Pls fill out & share this brief survey: tinyurl.com/3622pj9b @wbez.org @chicago.suntimes.com
Weiss Memorial Hospital in Chicago closed this morning. The owner plans a news conference today not at Weiss, but at the other hospital he owns. Interesting choice.
'Community hospitals are more than buildings – they are a promise,' state Rep. Lilly says per the release.
'Community hospitals are more than buildings – they are a promise,' state Rep. Lilly says per the release.
August 8, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Weiss Memorial Hospital in Chicago closed this morning. The owner plans a news conference today not at Weiss, but at the other hospital he owns. Interesting choice.
'Community hospitals are more than buildings – they are a promise,' state Rep. Lilly says per the release.
'Community hospitals are more than buildings – they are a promise,' state Rep. Lilly says per the release.
Community orgs, elected officials: closing Weiss Memorial Hospital in Chicago would have 'severe' consequences. They ask for more time for Weiss' owner to make repairs. The hospital has been in and out of compliance w/fed regulations for months, via @kwashburn.bsky.social tinyurl.com/mvae9kcd
Community members, elected officials say Weiss closing will have 'severe' consequences
The North Side safety-net hospital will likely close Friday as it's set to lose major federal health insurance payments starting this weekend.
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August 7, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Community orgs, elected officials: closing Weiss Memorial Hospital in Chicago would have 'severe' consequences. They ask for more time for Weiss' owner to make repairs. The hospital has been in and out of compliance w/fed regulations for months, via @kwashburn.bsky.social tinyurl.com/mvae9kcd
Chicago could lose another hospital. After months of being in and out of compliance, the feds are cutting off Medicare & Medicaid payments to Weiss Memorial Hospital on Saturday. This made up 84% of their $$$ last year, w/
@kwashburn.bsky.social: tinyurl.com/4j64y7xh
@wbez.org @chicago.suntimes.com
@kwashburn.bsky.social: tinyurl.com/4j64y7xh
@wbez.org @chicago.suntimes.com
Weiss Memorial Hospital in Uptown on the brink of closure
Hospital staff say it could close Friday. The government is dropping Weiss from Medicare and Medicaid after months of failing to meet federal standards.
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August 7, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Chicago could lose another hospital. After months of being in and out of compliance, the feds are cutting off Medicare & Medicaid payments to Weiss Memorial Hospital on Saturday. This made up 84% of their $$$ last year, w/
@kwashburn.bsky.social: tinyurl.com/4j64y7xh
@wbez.org @chicago.suntimes.com
@kwashburn.bsky.social: tinyurl.com/4j64y7xh
@wbez.org @chicago.suntimes.com
BREAKING: Weiss Memorial Hospital in Uptown could close as soon as Friday as the feds cut off Medicare & Medicaid funding, via me & @kwashburn.bsky.social: tinyurl.com/jp8hb2ey @wbez.org @chicago.suntimes.com @shiakapos.bsky.social
Weiss Memorial Hospital in Uptown on the brink of closure
The government is dropping Weiss from Medicare and Medicaid after months of failing to meet federal standards. Hospital staff say it could close Friday.
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August 6, 2025 at 11:00 PM
BREAKING: Weiss Memorial Hospital in Uptown could close as soon as Friday as the feds cut off Medicare & Medicaid funding, via me & @kwashburn.bsky.social: tinyurl.com/jp8hb2ey @wbez.org @chicago.suntimes.com @shiakapos.bsky.social
NEW: 'These actions are causing chaos, confusion, and fear ...'
@ilattygeneral.bsky.social sues the Trump administration to protect gender-affirming care for young patients:
tinyurl.com/4fyeskds @wbez.org @chicago.suntimes.com
@ilattygeneral.bsky.social sues the Trump administration to protect gender-affirming care for young patients:
tinyurl.com/4fyeskds @wbez.org @chicago.suntimes.com
Illinois sues the Trump administration to protect access to gender-affirming care
The multi-state lawsuit says the Trump administration has intimidated providers into ceasing care with threats of investigations and criminal prosecutions.
tinyurl.com
August 1, 2025 at 7:41 PM
NEW: 'These actions are causing chaos, confusion, and fear ...'
@ilattygeneral.bsky.social sues the Trump administration to protect gender-affirming care for young patients:
tinyurl.com/4fyeskds @wbez.org @chicago.suntimes.com
@ilattygeneral.bsky.social sues the Trump administration to protect gender-affirming care for young patients:
tinyurl.com/4fyeskds @wbez.org @chicago.suntimes.com
NEW: @uihealth.bsky.social suspends gender-affirming surgeries for patients under 19, making it the fourth major hospital in Chicago to stop or cut back trans health care for young people as the Trump administration threatens to cut federal funding: tinyurl.com/49k4smjz @wbez.org
UI Health suspends gender-affirming surgeries for patients under 19
UI Health is the fourth major hospital in Chicago to scale back trans health care for young people amid threats to federal funding.
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July 31, 2025 at 11:11 PM
NEW: @uihealth.bsky.social suspends gender-affirming surgeries for patients under 19, making it the fourth major hospital in Chicago to stop or cut back trans health care for young people as the Trump administration threatens to cut federal funding: tinyurl.com/49k4smjz @wbez.org
So much to unpack in this must-read about a Chicago hospital and 'unsafe conditions in the makeshift ER,' via @kwashburn.bsky.social: tinyurl.com/yw7cdbc4
Weiss emergency room is ‘not safe for patients,' ER medical director tells state
A state investigation found Weiss Memorial Hospital's emergency room is not providing adequate care and the medical center is not staffed with enough nurses. However the hospital's owner claims the fi...
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July 30, 2025 at 10:07 PM
So much to unpack in this must-read about a Chicago hospital and 'unsafe conditions in the makeshift ER,' via @kwashburn.bsky.social: tinyurl.com/yw7cdbc4