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Supreme Court Student Loan Case: The Arguments Explained

The Supreme Court is about to hear arguments over President Joe Biden’s student debt relief plan, which impacts millions of borrowers who could see their loans wiped away or reduced.

16-Year-Old Boy Among 3 Killed in Weekend Shootings Across Chicago: Police

According to Chicago Police Department data, 14 people were shot in 12 separate shooting incidents between 6 p.m. Friday and 11:59 p.m. Sunday.

Poll: Top Issues for Black Voters in Chicago Include Crime, Police Accountability

A nonpartisan poll from Northwestern University found the vast majority of likely Black voters support more funding for youth programs, more affordable housing and increased funding for all public schools.

Chicago Entrepreneur Launches Black Hair Care Line Focused on Accessibility, Versatility

“Creating Black hair care products is important because I think most of the hair care on the market isn’t catered to us,” Vash Beauty Labs founder Karlene Davis said.

Supporting the Success of Black-Owned Businesses in Light of Mielle Organics and P&G Beauty’s New Partnership

When the Black-owned hair care company Mielle Organics merged with P&G Beauty earlier this year, it sparked discourse in Black communities about the potential ripple effects that come as Black-owned businesses gain increased attention and support.

New Poll Explores Key Issues for Latino, Black Voters in Chicago Mayoral Election

A new poll conducted by Northwestern University and a coalition of Black and Latino nonprofits found Black and Latino voters have common ground on key issues in the upcoming Chicago mayoral election.

Behind the Brim with ‘Los Toros’ Hat Artist Abel Arciniega

For the fifth year running, the Chicago Bulls rolled out their BMO Artist Hat Series: six limited-edition hats featuring local artists’ spins on the team’s iconic logo. Among this year’s hats was a Mexican-tinged design created by artist and Chicago native Abel Arciniega.

At 92, Activist Dolores Huerta is Still in the Fight

It’s a simple sentiment, but the phrase “sí se puede” or “yes we can” has powered demands for justice around the world. The woman behind those words is Dolores Huerta, one of the most influential labor activists in America and the leader of the Chicano civil rights movement.

Mexico Native ‘Physician Magician’ Has More Than Magic Up His Sleeve

Neonatologist, professor and magician Ricardo Rosenkranz performs as the "Physician Magician" or “El Mago Medico," offering performances in English and Spanish at a Rogers Park theater.

Chicago Tonight: Latino Voices, Feb. 25, 2023 - Full Show

What issues are driving Latino voters to the polls? One-on-one with labor activist Dolores Huerta. And supporting Los Toros with a new hat by a local fan. 

Chicago Tonight: Black Voices, Feb. 25, 2023 - Full Show

With just days until Election Day, what’s on the minds of voters. Black hair care products popular with non-Black women. And an underground lottery that helped Black Chicago bet on itself.

Maestro Muti Leads CSO in Breathtaking Performances of Works by Schumann, Tchaikovsky

At a recent concert, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra played Schumann’s “Violin Concerto in D Minor” and Tchaikovsky’s fiercely dramatic “Manfred Symphony.” The beauty and dramatic energy of both works were wholly captivating, critic Hedy Weiss writes.

Feds Seek to Limit Telehealth Prescriptions for Some Drugs

The proposal could overhaul the way millions of Americans get some prescriptions after three years of relying on telehealth for doctor’s appointments by computer or phone during the pandemic.

Feb. 24, 2023 - Full Show

Police and faith leaders warn the community ahead of this weekend’s “Day of Hate.” How the top contenders in the race for mayor are faring. And the FOP zeroes in on City Council races with cash — and flyers.

Chicago Police Union Paid for Flyer Exposing City Council Candidate’s Arrest When She Was 17

The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 7’s political action committee made an in-kind contribution of approximately $10,000 to the campaign of Julian “Jumpin’” Perez, who used those funds to pay for the flyers.