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Suburban Chicago Man Charged With Illegally Shipping Firearm Parts Hidden in George Foreman Grills to Israel

Amin Betuni, 37, of Palos Hills, entered into a plea agreement with federal prosecutors, admitting that he shipped items on three occasions in 2022 in violation of federal export regulations.

US Abortion Numbers Have Risen Slightly Nationally, Significantly in Illinois: Study

A major reason for the increase is that some Democratic-controlled states enacted laws to protect doctors who use telemedicine to see patients in places that have abortion bans, according to the quarterly #WeCount report for the Society of Family Planning, which supports abortion access.

Aug. 6, 2024 - Full Show

Reaction to Kamala Harris’ pick for running mate. And we talk gold medals and Golden Girls at the Paris Olympics.

What’s the Deal With the Olympics? Your Burning Questions, Answered

The Olympics have their own language, traditions and rules — ones that are ever-evolving. It can be a lot to take in. Here are the answers to some of the most asked questions about the Paris Games.

Calm Returns to Wall Street, and Stocks Bounce Back After Their Worst Drop in Nearly 2 Years

The S&P 500 climbed 1% to break a brutal three-day losing streak. It had tumbled a bit more than 6% on a raft of concerns, including worries the Federal Reserve had pressed the brakes too hard for too long on the U.S. economy through high interest rates in order to beat inflation.

New Illinois Law Aims to Reduce Barriers for Formerly Incarcerated People Getting IDs

Want to rent an apartment? You’ll need identification. A valid driver’s license or ID is also typically needed to get a job, apply for benefits or visit the doctor. That can present an obstacle for individuals who’ve been in prison or jail, during which time their IDs were lost or expired.

JB Pritzker Says It Was an Honor to be Vetted for VP Spot Despite ‘Grueling, Long Process’

“It’s an honor to be asked, even if some of those questions are like a colonoscopy,” Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said of the vetting process. 

CPS Officials Remind Students to Get Up to Date on Vaccines, Health Records Ahead of Upcoming School Year

CPS and Chicago Department of Public Health officials on Tuesday issued a notice to students and families, reminding them to get their health records in order before classes resume later this month.

Kamala Harris Picks Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as Running Mate on Democratic Ticket

The selection caps the Midwestern Democrat’s short but swift ascent from a relative unknown to a leading driver of the party’s attacks on Donald Trump and the MAGA agenda.

Who Is Tim Walz? Here’s 5 Things to Know About Kamala Harris’ Running Mate

The 60-year-old Democrat and military veteran rose to the forefront with a series of plain-spoken television appearances in the days after President Joe Biden decided not to seek a second term. Here is what you should know about the Minnesota governor. 

Kamala Harris Did Not Pick JB Pritzker as Her Running Mate, but the Illinois Governor’s National Profile Has Only Grown

Harris was serious enough about Pritzker that the two-term billionaire governor reportedly met twice with her campaign. The attention around the vetting process only gave a boost to Pritzker’s national profile, something national politicos say is a huge boon for any potential future aspirations.

Researcher on Politics of Adoption Focuses on Birth Mothers

Through a decade of research and dozens of personal anecdotes, the book challenges conventional ideas around adoption in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision.

President Joe Biden Has Proposed an Enforceable Ethics Code and Term Limits for the Supreme Court. How Might They Work?

There’s almost no chance of the proposal passing a closely divided Congress with Election Day looming, but the ideas could still spark conversation with public confidence in the court hitting an all-time low amid ethical revelations about some justices.

A Chicago Woman Went Unexpectedly Viral on TikTok as the #greendressgirl. Now, She’s Taking Control of the Moment

The Chicago native and expert in brand strategy made a conscious decision to utilize social media to elevate her own brand, but it was a casual post completely unrelated to her work that would earn her national attention.

Dow Drops 1,000 Points, and Japanese Stocks Suffer Worst Crash Since 1987 as Markets Quake Worldwide

The S&P 500 was down by 2.1% in midday trading. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was reeling by 763 points, or 1.9%, as of 12:20 p.m. Eastern time, and the Nasdaq composite slid 2.4%.