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Standoff Over Border Wall, Government Funding Continues

President Donald Trump pushes for a southern border wall as the government shutdown enters its third week. U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley talks about the standoff and what’s next for the Democratic-controlled House.

Burke’s City Council Colleagues Discuss Extortion Charge, Ethics Reform

Four aldermen share their thoughts on how Ald. Ed Burke’s legal trouble may alter the rules and organization of Chicago’s City Council.

Longtime Lawmaker Lou Lang Resigns House Seat

The 69-year-old from Skokie has joined the lobbying firm Advantage Government Strategies.

Illinois AG Demands EPA Enforce Rule Limiting Landfill Pollution

A group of state attorneys general, including Lisa Madigan, is demanding that the EPA withdraw its plan to delay a regulation aimed at reducing emissions of methane and other pollutants from landfills.

Art Institute Exhibit Brings ‘Floating World’ to Life

History, beauty and pleasure are on display in the first public showing of a standout collection of Japanese art. 

High School Playwrights Probe Painful Personal and Social Issues

Students bold enough to try their hand at this challenging art form have the advantage of being able to tap into the raw emotion of youth in a uniquely fearless way.

Chicago Organizer Picked to Finish Raoul’s State Senate Term

Robert Peters, a Chicago political and community organizer, has been appointed to the Illinois Senate to finish the term of Attorney General-elect Kwame Raoul.

COPA Employee Facing Felony Charges After False Shooting Threat

Civilian Office of Police Accountability investigator Alison Yohanna is facing felony charges after she allegedly emailed a false report of a mass shooting at her office late last month.

Bears’ Season Ends with Cody Parkey’s Field Goal Clank

Embattled kicker Cody Parkey missed the 43-yard potential game-winning field goal, allowing the Philadelphia Eagles to escape with a 16-15 victory.

Preckwinkle, FBI at Odds Over Campaign Contribution

A footnote in the 37-page criminal complaint against Ald. Ed Burke is causing a headache for Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle as she seeks to become Chicago’s next mayor.

Chicago’s Divvy Divide: Convenient Bike-Share Program or Sign of Gentrification?

A new study found that Evanston residents were generally accepting of bike-share programs like Divvy, while residents in Humboldt Park viewed such programs as signs of privilege and gentrification. 

Web Extra, The Week in Review: Burke’s Re-election Chances

Eddie Arruza and guests discuss Ald. Ed Burke’s re-election chances in the wake of federal charges.

The Week in Review: Fallout from Ald. Ed Burke’s Corruption Charge

A stunning federal complaint charges City Hall’s most powerful alderman with attempted corruption while another alderman is charged with domestic abuse. And the Bears take on the defending Super Bowl champs.

Study: 1 in 10 Adults Have a Food Allergy

More than 26 million American adults are estimated to have a food allergy, with shellfish reported as the top allergen, according to a new study by Northwestern University and Lurie Children’s Hospital.

Lane Tech Staffer Removed After Allegation of ‘Inappropriate Behavior’

A staff member at Chicago’s largest public high school has been removed following an allegation of inappropriate behavior involving a student. “We are taking this situation seriously,” the school’s principal wrote Friday in an email to parents.