Melba Lara

Chicago

News Anchor and Reporter at WBEZ-FM (Chicago, IL)

Local host and reporter at WBEZ, Chicago Public Radio/Media.

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What to expect in some suburban Chicago primary elections Tuesday

2 months ago | wbez.org | Melba Lara

WBEZ News What to expect in some suburban Chicago primary elections Tuesday Tuesday is the February 2025 primary election for some offices in the Chicago suburbs. Here to break down some of the key races is Sun-Times reporter Violet Miller.
▶️ Listen Now: What migrants’ grievances tell us about the state of Chicago shelters

Mar 4, 2024 | wbez.org | Erin Allen |Adriana Cardona-Maguigad |Melba Lara

Stay in the loop with the Windy City’s biggest news. Mar 4, 2024, 12:40pm CT Many of Chicago’s new migrants came to the United States seeking refuge. But once here, they can encounter shelters with dirty living conditions and, at times, staff who make racist comments and sexually harass residents, according to over 200 grievances obtained by WBEZ. “There are still ongoing issues based on the data and my conversations with people,” said WBEZ immigration reporter Adriana Cardona-Maguigad.
▶️ Listen Now: How a deaf Afghan refugee found her voice

Jan 2, 2024 | wbez.org | Erin Allen |Elly Fishman |Melba Lara

Stay in the loop with the Windy City’s biggest news. Jan 2, 2024, 12:40pm CT A 6-year-old refugee from Afghanistan named Mahbuba arrived on the doorstep of a Chicago school in 2021. She was deaf and had no previous exposure to formal sign language. Over the next year, she would learn to communicate for the first time. “Her story reflects the difference that just a few people can make,” writes freelancer Elly Fishman.