It’s been nearly three years since pro golfer Tiger Woods announced his plan to restore and merge two historic golf courses on the South Side. We discuss the proposal and the varying reactions to it.
Mayor, Labor Groups Push for $15 Minimum Wage by 2021
Chicago has seen its minimum wage steadily rise in the last several years, from a hourly rate of $8.25 in 2014 to $13 today. But labor activists and some public officials say it’s not nearly enough.
Chicago’s Music Box Theatre Celebrates 90th Anniversary
Aug 22, 2019 |
On Aug. 22, 1929, the North Side theater opened its doors as the first dedicated “talkie” house in Chicago. What makes this old movie house unique today.
New Study Finds Chicago Scooter Rides Peak During Rush Hour
Aug 22, 2019 |
A new “snaphshot” study conducted by DePaul University researchers finds electric scooters in Chicago are proving popular, especially during morning and evening commutes.
Field Museum, Evanston Brewery Introduce Beer Inspired by 1893 World’s Fair
Aug 22, 2019 |
A new dry-hopped cream ale is made from the same types of barley and corn found in the museum’s original collections from 1893, the same year more than 27 million visitors flocked to Chicago for the World’s Columbian Exposition.
Lightfoot Launches Task Force to Combat Sexually Transmitted Infections
Aug 22, 2019 |
In 2018, Chicago saw an uptick in the number of cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis. A new task force will work to develop strategies to curb STIs across the city, starting with syphilis.
Illinois Attorney General Expands Lawsuit Against Purdue Pharma
Aug 22, 2019 |
For years, OxyContin maker Purdue engaged in deceptive marketing practices, according to a lawsuit filed in April by Attorney General Kwame Raoul. Now, Raoul’s office is seeking to add members of the company’s founding family as defendants.
Transgender Woman Suing Circle K Over Alleged Discrimination
Aug 22, 2019 |
Judi Brown filed a federal lawsuit this week claiming she was discriminated against and ultimately fired from a Bolingbrook convenience store because of her race and gender identity.
Sarah Sanders Heads to Fox News as a Contributor
Aug 22, 2019 |
Fox News said Thursday that Sanders has been hired to provide political commentary and analysis across all its properties, including Fox News Channel, Fox Business Network and the radio and podcast division.
Planned Parenthood Seeks Cash After Bailing From US Program
Aug 22, 2019 |
Planned Parenthood clinics in several states are charging new fees, tapping financial reserves, intensifying fundraising and warning of more unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases after its decision to quit a $260 million federal family planning program in an abortion dispute with the Trump administration.
Guidelines Say More Women May Need Breast Cancer Gene Test
Aug 22, 2019 |
More women may benefit from gene testing for hereditary breast or ovarian cancer, especially if they’ve already survived cancer once, an influential health group recommended Tuesday.
Trump Moves to End Limits on Detention of Migrant Children
Aug 22, 2019 |
The Trump administration is moving to end an agreement limiting how long migrant children can be kept in detention, the president’s latest effort to curb immigration at the Mexican border.
Sister Jean, America’s Favorite Basketball Nun, Turns 100
Aug 21, 2019 |
Loyola University is celebrating the centennial of Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, better known as Sister Jean, all week. Gov. J.B. Pritzker helped kick off celebrations Wednesday.
Pritzker Upset With Harassment Report Findings, But Not With Madigan
Aug 21, 2019 |
More fallout from a report detailing a culture of harassment and abuse in the state capitol on Democratic House Speaker Michael Madigan’s watch. But is the speaker getting a pass?
Cook County Public Defender Amy Campanelli on Gun Violence, Police Database
Aug 21, 2019 |
Chicago’s top cop says a gun offender dashboard will create a “culture of accountability.” But not everyone agrees. Cook County Public Defender Amy Campanelli explains why she objects to the database.
Study: Pollution Linked to Depression, Bipolar Disorder
Aug 21, 2019 |
Living in areas with poor air quality increases one’s likelihood of suffering from depression, bipolar disorder and other mental illnesses, according to a new study by University of Chicago researchers.
Bald Eagles, Owls and Other Birds Rehabilitated at Illinois Raptor Center
Aug 21, 2019 |
About 180 miles southwest of Chicago, a wildlife conservation facility cares for hundreds of injured, sick or orphaned raptors. We go for a look and meet some of these incredible birds of prey.
