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International Sailing Teams Join Effort To Restore the Chicago River

Members of the SailGP international yacht racing league have converged on Chicago for an upcoming competition, but before taking their catamarans onto Lake Michigan this weekend, the athletes piled into canoes and helped install native aquatic plants along the Chicago River's banks.

Production at Bedeviled Baby Formula Factory Halted by Storm

Production for Abbott’s EleCare specialty formula has been suspended, but there is enough supply to meet demand until production is restarted, the company said. 

Send Photos of Blocked Bike Lanes to 311, Alderman Says – But CDOT Says it Won’t Pursue Citations

While the Chicago Department of Transportation encourages residents to submit complaints of blocked bike lanes to 311, “requests sent to 311 are not sent to Administrative Hearings for ticketing,” CDOT said in a statement.

June 15, 2022 - Full Show

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle joins a competitor for her job in our candidate forum. Our Spotlight Politics team covers that and more. And, what the Fed’s interest rate hike means.

Candidate Forum: Cook County Board President Candidates Talk About Strategies for Curbing Violence

Cook County Board of Commissioners President Toni Preckwinkle and Oak Park lawyer Richard Boykin clashed over whether Preckwinkle’s efforts to reform the county’s criminal justice system is fueling the surge of crime during a debate held Wednesday evening on “Chicago Tonight.”

Fed Attacks Inflation With Its Largest Rate Hike Since 1994

The central bank is ramping up its drive to tighten credit and slow growth with inflation having reached a four-decade high of 8.6%, spreading to more areas of the economy and showing no sign of slowing. 

Spotlight Politics: Billionaires Spend Tens of Millions on Governor’s Race

Our politics team weighs in on Darren Bailey's lead in the GOP primary race for the governor and more.

Heat Wave Keeps Midwest and South in Its Sticky Grip

The National Weather Service maintained an excessive heat warning through Wednesday evening for most of Illinois, Indiana and Ohio, which have been dealing with the sticky humidity and soaring temperatures since Tuesday. 

10 Things to Do This Weekend: June 16-19

A pride celebration, Juneteenth events, community artwork and an eco fest usher in the weekend. Here are 10 things to do in Chicago.

FDA Advisers Move COVID-19 Shots Closer for Kids Under 5

The Food and Drug Administration’s vaccine advisers gave a thumbs-up to vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer for the littlest kids.

Woman Charged With Stealing Chicago Police Squad Car, Pinning Officer Between 2 Vehicles

Whitley Temple will be held on $2 million cash bail after her arrest on a half dozen charges including attempted murder of a peace officer, aggravated battery, and vehicular hijacking.

Caterpillar Moving Its Headquarters to Texas from Illinois

“We believe it’s in the best strategic interest of the company to make this move,” CEO Jim Umpleby said.

The Spectacular ‘Not Quite a Tornado’ Storm, in Pictures

A supercell system walloped much of northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana on Monday night.

Independent Booksellers Grew in Number, Diversity in 2021

According to American Booksellers Association CEO Allison Hill, the association now has 2,010 members, at 2,547 locations, an increase of more than 300 since spring 2021. It’s the highest ABA total in years.

June 14, 2022 - Full Show

Another candidate joins the race for mayor. Plus, meet the candidates for Cook County assessor. Reforming Illinois gun laws. And addressing the mental health care worker shortage.