Illinois members of Congress on avoiding the looming government shutdown. The history and purpose of Chicago’s water cribs. And reaction to how the city handles Mexican Independence Day celebrations.

On the show:

• A Government Shutdown is Nearing This Weekend. What Does It Mean, Who’s Hit and What’s Next?
• WTTW News Explains: How Do Chicago’s Lake Michigan Water Cribs Work?
• Chicago Musicians Rally Behind Honduran Singer-Songwriter