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Former Redflex CEO, Liaison, Chicago Official Indicted for Alleged Corruption

A former chief executive officer of Chicago’s first red light camera vendor, Redflex Traffic Systems, Inc., and the company’s customer liaison with the city, were indicted today on federal corruption charges together with a retired city official who managed the red light camera program for nearly a decade, after he alone was charged initially in May.

Springfield News with Carol Marin

Carol Marin joins us live from the State Fairgrounds in Springfield.

University's Expansion Plan Concerns Neighbors

Northeastern Illinois University has lofty expansion plans that have some of its neighbors up in arms. That's because a business area may be taken over through eminent domain. We have the story.

Two Tribune Reporters Receive Nieman Fellowship

The Nieman Fellowship, offered by Harvard University, is one of the most prestigious journalism fellowships available. Two journalists from The Chicago Tribune join us before heading off to Cambridge. 

Ask Geoffrey: 8/13

Geoffrey Baer peeks into a Wrigley Field teepee and goes under the dome at Preston Bradley Hall in this week’s Ask Geoffrey.

Don Stiernberg

We revisit our conversation with Chicago’s master of the mandolin. Don Stiernberg joins us to talk about playing a traditional instrument in a modern way – and performs in studio with his trio.

Legendary Actress Lauren Bacall

On Tuesday, Aug. 12, Lauren Bacall, 89, died in New York City. The legendary actress began a film career in the 1940s and continued to act for nearly 70 years. We revisit a conversation she had with former Chicago Tonight host John Callaway.

Remembering Robin Williams

Chicago native, comedian and Oscar-winning actor Robin Williams died at the age of 63. We take a look back at his life and career. 

Discussing Depression

In the wake of Robin Williams's death, apparently from suicide, we discuss depression with an expert in mental illness.

City Council’s Watchdog Speaks Out

Are aldermen trying to operate without any oversight? We'll talk to the outspoken legislative inspector general about why he feels he needs more money to do his job.

Smart Science

A young scientist works to repair the world, one school bus at a time. Brandis Friedman has his story. 

 

The Art of Spin

What's behind some candidates seeming personality transplants? We talk to three of Chicago's top media trainers who give us the insight behind good, bad, and ugly messaging.

Giant Heads Turn Heads in Millennium Park

Jaume Plensa's sculptures featuring giant heads opened to the public this summer in Chicago's Millennium Park. We revisit our talk with the Catalan Spanish artist and sculptor on his inspiration behind his latest installation.

I Grow Chicago

In Swahili, Kusanya means to collect and gather the people and strengths within the community to build a stronger, more hopeful, and more peaceful neighborhood. Kusanya is also a café in Englewood which has embarked on a journey of bringing hope and love to the community.