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Southwest Cancels Another 2,600 Wednesday Flights; Buttigieg Warns Airline’s CEO Over ‘Meltdown’

Airports most affected by the Tuesday cancellations are Denver International, followed by Chicago Midway International, Baltimore/Washington International, Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, Dallas Love Field and Nashville International.

Dec. 27, 2022 - Full Show

What’s causing all those canceled Southwest flights? U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley on Zelenskyy’s visit to Congress. Inside a rash of police officer suicides. And the outlook for Chicago’s housing market in 2023.

3 Chicago Police Officers Die by Suicide in Single Week

Three Chicago police officers died by suicide in the last week. That brings the total number of Chicago Police Department officer suicides to seven this year.

To Buy Or Not To Buy? Looking Toward Chicago’s Housing Market in 2023

A look at the Chicago residential property market as we head into 2023 after a year of interest rate hikes. 

US Rep. Mike Quigley on Ukraine’s Present and Future Aid Plans

U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Chicago, is co-chair of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus and was appointed to the escort committee for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s joint address to Congress.

Supreme Court Keeps Pandemic-Era Immigration Limits in Place Indefinitely

In a ruling Tuesday, the Supreme Court extended a temporary stay that Chief Justice John Roberts issued last week. Under the court’s order, the case will be argued in February and the stay will be maintained until the justices decide the case.

New Year Will Bring New Federal Tax Credits for Electric Vehicles. How Do They Work?

 Starting Jan. 1, many Americans will qualify for a tax credit of up to $7,500 for buying an electric vehicle. But a complex web of requirements, including where vehicles and batteries must be manufactured to qualify, is casting doubt on whether anyone can receive the full credit next year.

Long COVID: Could Mono Virus or Fat Cells be Playing Roles?

Nearly three years into the pandemic, scientists are still trying to figure out why some people get long COVID and why a small portion have lasting symptoms.

5 People Killed in Shootings Over Holiday Weekend in Chicago: Police

According to Chicago Police Department data, 19 people were shot between 6 p.m. Friday and 11:59 p.m. Monday.

Jan. 6 Report Blames Trump, Aims to Prevent Return to Power

A massive final report released by the House Jan. 6 committee late Thursday places the blame for the 2021 Capitol insurrection on one person: former President Donald Trump.

From Starbucks to Marijuana Dispensaries, 2022 Marked a Year of Gains for Labor Organizers in Chicago, US

Workers at high-profile companies like Amazon and Starbucks have unionized, as have employees at smaller chains and locally-owned firms. Chicago workers have also been part of the wave. Here’s a look at some of the big developments over the past year.

As State Law Changes, Chicago Must Remove Lead Service Lines — But Only Along Broken Water Mains

Starting Jan. 1, city crews will have to replace all of the lead service lines connected to a water main that is being repaired — and foot the bill, which is expected to cost between $15,000 to $26,000 per line.

Recyclable or Trash? We’ve Got the Dos and Don’ts for Christmas Wrap

We checked in with the experts at Streets and Sanitation, and here's what's accepted in the city's blue recycling carts and what isn't.

All Is Still Merry and Bright: Holiday Events Going Strong Through New Year’s

There's still plenty of holiday merriment to be made through the New Year. 

Merry Cosmic Christmas. The Planets Are Aligning With the New Moon for Some Holiday Magic

Enjoy a cosmic Christmas, with all five naked-eye planets visible in the sky. The moon, Mercury and Venus will form a sparkling triangle on Christmas Eve.