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Weekend Events: St. Patrick's Day Parade, Leon Bridges, Orchid Sale

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day a little early with three parades and the annual river dyeing. Live music, some impressive Lego-building skills and an acclaimed dance company round things out.

Chicago History Museum Hikes Admission by $2

The Chicago Park District board unanimously approved an admission hike for the Lincoln Park museum on Wednesday, citing the museum’s lack of admission increases over the past 10 years. 

Forum: Cook County Circuit Court Clerk Candidates

Dorothy Brown faces the Democrats vying to replace her in next week's Democratic primary.

Rogue Representative Dunkin Fights for Political Life

It's a simple state legislative primary, but observers view it as ground zero in the standoff between Gov. Bruce Rauner and House Speaker Michael Madigan. Paris Schutz has more on a race that has the money and mud flying. 

March 9, 2016 - Full Show

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Lucas Museum Judge to City: ‘What’s the Secret?’

At a court hearing on Wednesday morning, an increasingly impatient federal judge again asked why attorneys for the city of Chicago have yet to turn over documents which may shed light on the process by which the city leased out lakefront property where the Lucas Museum would sit.

Illinois’ US Senate Candidates

We meet two of the Democratic candidates vying to be the nominee for U.S. Senator.

March 8, 2016 - Full Show

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Elected CPS Board Gains Traction

The Chicago Public Schools system is one step closer to having an elected school board instead of one in which members are appointed by the mayor.

Missed Out on the Van Gogh-Inspired Airbnb Room? Here's Your Second Chance

No need to chop off your ear – the Art Institute is adding extra dates to its Vincent Van Gogh-themed Airbnb listing, a rented room constructed in the style of Van Gogh's 1889 painting "The Bedroom."

Dr. Quentin Young, Physician and Activist, Dies at 92

The longtime advocate for health care reform, whose patients included President Barack Obama and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., died Monday at age 92.

Spring is Almost Here: Stop and Smell the Flowers at These Events

It’s official: The first day of spring, March 20, is less than two weeks away. Chicago is gearing up for warmer weather and blossoming flowers with gardening and horticulture events in the area.

Chicago History Museum Proposes $2 Admission Increase

In its proposal to the Chicago Park District Board of Commissioners, the museum says an admission increase would "offset the Museum’s increased utilities, maintenance and personnel costs." The Chicago Park District Board of Commissioners will vote Wednesday on the proposed increase.

Condemn or Forgive at Hellenic Museum's 'Trial of Antigone'

Who says ancient Greek mythology can't be as compelling as a Netflix true crime series? Play the part of the jury in the "Trial of Antigone," part of a series from the National Hellenic Museum in Greektown, where the audience decides the fate of famous Greek historical and mythological characters.

March 7, 2016 - Full Show

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