Illinois’ legislative session in Springfield is scheduled to adjourn at the end of this month – and a lot remains unresolved.
Chicago Police: Facial Recognition Software is ‘Seldom Used’
As police departments across the U.S. weigh the use of facial recognition software, several communities are raising concerns about privacy.
Hospital That Treated Baby Cut From Womb Investigated
May 21, 2019 |
The agency that licenses and inspects health care facilities in Illinois has started an investigation of a suburban Chicago hospital where doctors treated a baby brought in by a woman claiming to be his mother, a spokeswoman for the agency said.
‘Volta’ Performer With Local Roots Tumbles Back to Chicago
May 21, 2019 |
Cirque du Soleil has visited Chicago every other year since 1989. This year, for the first time, the internationally minded “Circus of the Sun” features a performer with local roots. Meet Kevin Beverley.
Move Over, Meat! Alternative Options Growing in Popularity
May 21, 2019 |
There might be a new kind of meat cooking on the grill this weekend: alternative meat. But what is it? And why the craze?
Protesters Disrupt Chase Shareholder Meeting Over Financing of Controversial Pipeline
May 21, 2019 |
Dozens of environmental activists from across the Midwest rallied Tuesday outside Chase Tower in the Loop to protest the financing of fossil fuel projects by the country’s largest bank.
Saul Bellow’s ‘Augie March’ Inspires a Theatrical Masterpiece at Court Theatre
May 21, 2019 |
Labeling a work of art a “masterpiece” is a dangerous business, but on rare occasions there can be no doubt that such a tag is unavoidable. This is one such case.
Northwestern Researchers Reverse Age-Related Memory Loss
May 21, 2019 |
Neil Shubin, University of Chicago paleontologist and one of our favorite explainers of all things scientific, joins us to discuss stories making news in the world of science.
An ‘Open Swim’ in the Chicago River is in the Works for September
May 21, 2019 |
Doug McConnell has swam in New York’s Hudson River, the Boston Harbor and even the English Channel. Now he wants to make a splash in his own city.
Gullivers Selling a Slice of Chicago Restaurant History
May 21, 2019 |
A famous Chicago pizza joint is filled with antiques, and they’re all going to be part of an unusual estate sale. We go for a look.
Study Finds ‘Promising’ Results for Lung Cancer Detection Using AI
May 21, 2019 |
Artificial intelligence outperformed radiologists in identifying lung cancer as part of first-time screenings, according to a new study. The technology also produced fewer false positives and negatives.
Rahm Emanuel to Contribute to ABC News, The Atlantic
May 21, 2019 |
Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel has at least two new gigs after wrapping up his second term in office. He joins the broadcast network as a contributor and The Atlantic as a contributing editor.
Funeral Set for Marlen Ochoa-Lopez
May 21, 2019 |
The visitation, funeral and burial will take place this week for Marlen Ochoa-Lopez, who was strangled and whose baby was cut from her womb late last month.
Asian Carp DNA Found in Chicago Area Near Lake Michigan
May 21, 2019 |
Officials say genetic material from Asian carp has been detected near Lake Michigan, but a follow-up search turned up none of the invasive fish.
Lightfoot Recounts Ancestor’s Tragedy in the Jim Crow South
May 20, 2019 |
The little-known story of Lori Lightfoot’s grandfather who was murdered in the Jim Crow South nearly 100 years ago.
Lightfoot Signs Executive Order Curbing Aldermanic Prerogative
May 20, 2019 |
Within hours of being sworn in, Mayor Lori Lightfoot signed an executive order that aims to significantly curb aldermanic prerogative. She made signing it her first order of business as a demonstration she’ll bring change to the city.
Aldermen on Governing with Mayor Lori Lightfoot
May 20, 2019 |
As Mayor Lori Lightfoot takes aim at City Council corruption, we talk with four aldermen about how they’ll work with the new mayor.
