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Friday, March 20, 2026

The Rundown | Chicago News · WBEZ Chicago

March 20, 20268m 6s

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Show Notes

Leaders at a Chicago public school named for César Chavez have started a process that could change the school’s name after a New York Times investigation released this week reported on allegations that Chavez groomed and sexually abused young girls when he was working in the Farm Workers Movement. Affordability was top of mind for many Illinoisans on Election Day earlier this week, and a new report shows about half of the state’s residents lack what they need to thrive. The 20th edition of the Asian Pop-Up Cinema annual film festival kicks off today and features pan-Asian films, some premiering for the first time in North America. Plus, a growing number of food delivery robots are driving around Chicago’s north and west sides. Can Chicagoans and bots share the sidewalk?