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Social Security’s Retirement Trust Fund Faces Funding Shortfall One Year Earlier Than Expected

Rising healthcare costs and government spending have contributed to a projected depletion date that is less than 10 years from now.

FDA OKs First New Sunscreen Ingredient in More Than 25 Years

Experts say bemotrizinol will fill an important niche in the U.S. market: protecting against both ultraviolet A and B rays while not leaving white streaks associated with mineral-based sunscreens.

Teen Takeovers Prompt Discussion About Community Engagement, Police Intervention

The prevalence of mass youth gatherings, known as teen takeovers, often increases with the temperature as the trend becomes more popular in summer months. So far this year, at least four major events have taken place in Chicago.

June 8, 2026 - Full Show

Chicago’s U.S. attorney under fire from more than 100 former prosecutors. And efforts to prevent large teen gatherings from turning violent.

111 Ex-Federal Prosecutors Blast US Attorney Andrew Boutros, Saying He ‘Tarnished’ His Office’s Reputation

More than 100 former federal prosecutors have published an open letter blasting U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros, claiming he “tarnished the reputation” of the office in the wake of the botched “Broadview Six” case.

Chicago Park District Pools Opening June 19, Staying Open Through Labor Day This Year

The water is already on at some Chicago Park District splash pads, just in time to provide relief from summer’s first heat wave.

Illinois Seeks Two Crest Hill Prisons, Leaving Lincoln Out of Logan Correctional Center Rebuild Plan

Local and state Republican leaders criticized the plan for potential harm to Lincoln and Logan County after the area has seen economic hardship in recent years.

Stacey King, Longtime Bulls Broadcaster Who Played on Three Championship Teams, Dies at 59

Stacey King, who played on three consecutive NBA championship teams with the Chicago Bulls from 1991-93 before returning to the organization as an Emmy-winning, fan-favorite broadcaster, has died. He was 59.

Week in Review: Indiana Bears, Mendoza Runs and an Obama Center Preview

The Chicago Bears move forward with an Indiana stadium. And Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza announces her mayoral run.

Chicago Bears Say They Are Moving Forward With a Move to Indiana

In a statement from Bears Chairman George McCaskey posted Friday afternoon, the team confirmed they will be heading to Hammond, Indiana, with an exact site still to be determined.

A Redefined Library and Embracing Digital Design at the Obama Presidential Center

The campus, sprawling across historic Jackson Park, houses basketball courts, gardens, a branch of the Chicago Public Library and an eight-story museum. The multi-use space is in sharp contrast with traditional presidential libraries.

June 4, 2026 - Full Show

ComEd customers are seeing a bump in their monthly bills — the company’s CEO explains why. And what to expect from the Obama Presidential Center.

ComEd CEO on Rate Increase, Data Centers and Bouncing Back From Scandal

Commonwealth Edison, Chicago’s primary electricity distributor, announced in May that its customers should expect monthly bills to increase by $2 to $3 beginning June 1.

Illinois Treasurer’s Gift to Pope Leo? $8.65 of Pontiff’s Own Unclaimed Money

Illinois State Treasurer Mike Frerichs’ gift to the pope was on brand. He delivered the pontiff a certificate to reclaim $8.65 of his own money, a sum the successor of St. Peter had held in a now-closed PayPal account.

Chicago Gallery to Play Records and Other Recordings Created Inside Midwest Prisons and Jails

Albums recorded in Midwest jails and prisons that will be spun at the gallery Walls Turned Sideways on June 12. After the live listening event, a group discussion will allow audience members to debrief the music.