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American Cancer Society in Search of More Chicago-Area Volunteer Drivers for Road To Recovery Program

The Road To Recovery program has only been able to provide 25% of the rides requested by cancer patients in Cook County so far this year.

Shooting Survivors Have ‘Distressingly High’ Risk of Repeat Firearm Injury, Study Finds, Especially Young Black Males

America’s gun epidemic claimed more than 48,000 lives in 2022, federal data shows. And gun violence has become the leading cause of death among children and teens in the United States. But most gun injuries are not fatal, leaving thousands of victims to live with the resulting trauma.

Soccer Star Megan Rapinoe’s Last US National Team Match Before Retirement Will Be in Chicago

The 38-year-old, who will finish her international career with 203 caps, will be honored in her “Farewell Game” against South Africa on Sept. 24 in Chicago, US Soccer announced.

3.6 Million More Workers Would Be Entitled to Overtime Pay Under Proposed Biden Administration Rule

The new rule would require employers to pay overtime to so-called white collar workers who make less than $55,000 a year. That’s up from the current threshold of $35,568. 

Howard Brown Health Reinstates 24 Union Workers After Labor Relations Board Recommendation

This move is part of the proposed settlement from Region 13 of the NLRB, which found merit to charges of unfair labor practices from the queer health care organization in July. Part of the charges stem from the firing of 61 unionized workers earlier this year.

Tonight’s Blue Super Moon Will Be Year’s Biggest and Brightest, But Its Impact on Tides Is Cause for Concern

The super blue moon also means unusually high tides, which could worsen the impact of Hurricane Idalia. 

Aug. 29, 2023 - Full Show

A Chicago firefighter dies in the line of duty. Republicans calling for stronger ethics reform in Springfield. And investigating the medical records of thousands of airline pilots.

FAA Investigating Thousands of Pilots for Failing to Report Health Issues

Nearly 4,800 pilots are being investigated by the Federal Aviation Authority for potentially concealing major health issues that could have them grounded. The FAA has already ordered 60 pilots who “posed a clear danger to aviation safety” to stop flying immediately.

Illinois Republicans Call for Stronger Ethics Reforms Following Conviction of Madigan’s Ex-Chief of Staff

In May, four of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s allies were found guilty on all charges of conspiring to bribe the former speaker to shepherd and pass ComEd’s legislative agenda. Madigan’s former chief of staff, Tim Mapes, was convicted last week of lying to federal prosecutors to protect “the boss.”

As Close Aides Face Prison Time, Madigan Preps for Trial Against Undefeated Prosecutors

Madigan, 81, once so dominant that he was known as the “velvet hammer,” was at the heart of the allegations that led to 32 guilty verdicts in those trials. He now faces an uphill battle to avoid guilty convictions to match his former chief of staff Tim Mapes and longtime political confidant Mike McClain.

CTA Leaders Talk Service Boosts, Looming Challenges as Advocates Call For More Improvements

The CTA says in July of 2023, it delivered an average of 88% of scheduled rail service, compared to 71% in August of last year. And it says it delivered 96% of bus service this July, compared to 81% last August.

Illinois Leaders Announce Mental Health Awareness Grant Program for Farmers and Rural Communities

Governor J.B. Pritzker announced Tuesday that chapters of FFA – the group once known as Future Farmers of America – will be eligible for $1,000 grants to fund mental health awareness programs in schools and rural communities.

After Supreme Court Curtails Federal Power, Biden Administration Weakens Clean Water Protections

The Biden administration weakened regulations protecting millions of acres of wetlands, saying it had no choice after the Supreme Court sharply limited the federal government’s jurisdiction over them. It’s a policy shift that departs from a half-century of federal rules governing the nation’s waterways.

These Are the First 10 Drugs Subject to Medicare Price Negotiations. Here’s What Happens Next

The medications treat heart disease, certain cancers, diabetes and autoimmune diseases. Some 9 million Medicare enrollees took the medications on the list and paid a total of $3.4 billion in out-of-pocket costs last year.

US Marines Killed in Australian Aircraft Crash Were From Illinois, Virginia and Colorado

The Marine V-22B Osprey with 23 Marines on board crashed Sunday in tropical forest on Melville Island while taking part in Exercise Predators Run, a drill that includes the militaries of Australia, Indonesia, the Philippines and East Timor.