Lynnea Domienik

Chicago

Producer at WBEZ-FM (Chicago, IL)

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Buckle up, summer concert season is upon us

1 week ago | wbez.org | Lynnea Domienik

If you need a one-stop shop to browse the best concert offerings at a range of venues and different price points, sit back and get ready to scroll WBEZ’s curated selection. Reset learns about summer shows to put on your radar. GUESTS: Morgan Ciocca, Vocalo digital media producerSofie Hernandez-Simeonidis, WBEZ digital producer, Arts and Culture
It’s time to rethink the traditional American lawn

1 week ago | wbez.org | Lynnea Domienik

Kentucky bluegrass is what we’re used to seeing in front of homes, on campuses, golf fairways and parkways. While it looks nice, it’s a drain on resources, requiring a lot of water and gas to power lawn mowers. Many are turning to landscaping alternatives that don’t require as much water. Reset discusses alternatives to traditional turfgrass with a conservation scientist and a Chicago homeowner who transitioned her lawn to a native garden.
50 years since the start of the Cambodian genocide, Chicago chef revives recipes that were almost erased

2 weeks ago | wbez.org | Lynnea Domienik

Khmai Fine Dining in Rogers Park and sister restaurant Kaun Khmai, specializing in Cambodian street food highlight the stories of Cambodia, and revive recipes that were almost lost to war and genocide. Reset learns more. GUEST: Mona Sang, chef, owner Khmai Cambodian Fine Dining
How SCOTUS ruling on birthright citizenship could affect Illinoisans

2 weeks ago | wbez.org | Lynnea Domienik

President Trump signed an executive order barring birthright citizenship for children whose parents lack legal status in the U.S. and for some visa holders. Three judges have filed national injunctions to block the order, and the Supreme Court is deliberating the case. If the court sides with the Trump administration, automatic citizenship could be denied to kids in 28 states. Reset gets the latest and learns what’s at stake for Illinoisans.
One of Chicago’s first Hawaiian restaurants on musubi, saimin and the classic plate lunch

3 weeks ago | wbez.org | Lynnea Domienik

As we celebrate Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we focus on the cuisine from the Hawaiian islands and where to find it in ChicagoReset learns more. GUEST: Ivan Lee, opened Aloha Eats with father in 2004
Investigation shows how even minor offenses can lead to eviction in Illinois under so called ‘crime free housing’ laws

3 weeks ago | wbez.org | Lynnea Domienik

Because of crime-free housing ordinances, 1 in 4 Illinoisans live in rental properties that require them to sign a lease that says they could be evicted if accused of a crime – even a minor offense that isn’t prosecuted. A year-long investigation by the New York Times combed through police data and interviewed dozens of landlords and tenants to learn the effects of these laws. Reset learns more about these ordinances and hears about potential solutions.
Allergy season is getting longer. Here’s what you should know.

3 weeks ago | wbez.org | Lynnea Domienik

With the much-anticipated warmer weather and greener spaces also comes the dreaded itchy eyes and uncontrollable sneezing. You might be feeling it more than ever because climate change is prolonging allergy season. Reset checks in with an allergist to find out where allergies come from, why they’re getting worse and what we can do about it. GUEST: Dr. Baiju Malde, allergist, clinical instructor with Northwestern Medical Group for adults
Frozen NIH funds halt some cancer research at Northwestern

3 weeks ago | wbez.org | Lynnea Domienik

The National Institutes of Health is the largest public funder of biomedical research in the world, but under the Trump administration, NIH is freezing funding to several universities, including Northwestern. One of the projects being delayed is cutting-edge research on treatments for ovarian and pancreatic cancer. Reset learns more about the effect of this freeze on patients and early career scientists. GUEST: Josh Leonard, professor of chemical and biological engineering, Northwestern University
Dreaming up playgrounds that promote learning, recreation and reduce flooding

1 month ago | wbez.org | Lynnea Domienik

Recess was reinstated at Chicago Public Schools in 2011, but playgrounds were often flooded, covered in glass and were an expanse of concrete. But that’s changed thanks to a partnership between the Healthy Schools Campaign and Openlands. The Space to Grow program works with teachers, students and school administrators to dream up what a vibrant outdoor space could look like, how it could foster learning and a connection with the outdoors and reduce flooding.
Residential program that keeps Chicago men out of prison is growing

1 month ago | wbez.org | Lynnea Domienik

Lawndale Christian Legal Center ran a pilot program in 2015 that provided wraparound services including stable housing, a car to get to work and mental health services to men ages 18-26 who were on probation. This not only kept them out of prison but helped break the cycle of recidivism. This program has now expanded, and 20 men will have a chance to live in an apartment and participate in a residential workforce development program at LCLC’s new headquarters at the Deer Center.