Democrats hold all of Illinois’ statewide offices and super-majorities in the legislature, and they’re looking to not only keep it that way come November, but to also tighten their stronghold, including by tipping suburban contests, like the DuPage and Kane County boards.
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State Party Leaders Rally the Base at Illinois State Fair on Democrat Day
Aug 18, 2022 0 Comments

Deadly 24 Hours on Lake Michigan With Multiple Drownings
Aug 18, 2022 0 Comments
Chicago police and fire departments conducted multiple water rescues in a less than 24-hour period on Lake Michigan, with at least two people dead.

Aug. 17, 2022 - Full Show
Aug 17, 2022 0 Comments
We’re live at the Illinois State Fair and it’s Democrat Day. Plus, opening statements in the R. Kelly trial. Why insulin is so expensive. And earning a bachelor’s degree in a maximum security prison.

Spotlight Politics: Illinois Dems Focus on Unity, Target GOP Nominee Darren Bailey at State Fair
Aug 17, 2022 0 Comments
Highland Park calls for a ban on semi-automatic weapons. Our politics team weighs in on that story and more.

Law Caps Monthly Insulin Cost for Medicare Users, But Cost Remains High For Others
Aug 17, 2022 0 Comments
President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law this week, which among other things, puts a $35 cap on insulin prices. But that will only apply to Medicare recipients, leaving the rest of Americans who depend on the life-saving medication to continue paying huge prices.

Through Unique Program, Men in Prison Overcome Challenges to Earn Degrees from Northwestern University
Aug 17, 2022 0 Comments
While many schools will offer classes for credit to prison inmates, Northwestern University says its the only top 10 school that grants degrees to prisoners. And next spring, students at Stateville Correctional Center, a maximum-security prison in Will County, will be the first to receive their bachelor's degrees from Northwestern while in prison.

New City College Program Aims to Fill Health Care Shortage With Immigrant Professionals
Aug 17, 2022 0 Comments
The Chicago Welcome Back Center launched Tuesday at Richard J. Daley College and will serve as a resource center for individuals trained internationally in health care fields who are working to receive licensure in the U.S.

Ethics Board Clears Lightfoot’s Use of City Vehicles, Aides, Security Detail on Campaign Trail
Aug 17, 2022 0 Comments
The unanimous advisory opinion issued Monday and signed by Chair William Conlon represents the first time the board has addressed the issues that surround the decision by an incumbent mayor to run for re-election.

R. Kelly, Co-Defendants Worked to Hide Singer’s ‘Dark Side’ From Public: Prosecutors
Aug 17, 2022 0 Comments
Opening statements got underway at the Dirksen Federal Building on Wednesday in R. Kelly’s second federal trial, where he stands accused of multiple child pornography-related charges, as well as conspiracy to obstruct justice and enticing a minor to engage in criminal sexual activity.

43-Year-Old Man Dies After Being Pulled From Water at Diversey Harbor
Aug 17, 2022 0 Comments
The man was pulled from the water early Wednesday morning. More than 30 people have drowned in Lake Michigan so far in 2022.

U.S. Midterms Bring Few Changes from Social Media Companies on Misinformation Efforts
Aug 17, 2022 0 Comments
Platforms like Facebook and Twitter are generally staying the course from the 2020 voting season, which was marred by conspiracies and culminated in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Video app TikTok, which has soared in popularity since the last election cycle, announced Wednesday it is launching an election center.

Scientists Warn of Dire Effects as Mediterranean Sea Heats Up; Temperatures Spike 5 to 9 Degrees Above Norm
Aug 17, 2022 0 Comments
From Barcelona to Tel Aviv, scientists say they are witnessing exceptional temperature hikes ranging from 5.4 degrees Fahrenheit to 9 degrees Fahrenheit above the norm for this time of year. Water temperatures have regularly exceeded 86 degrees on some days.

Liz Cheney Ponders 2024 Presidential Bid After Losing Wyoming GOP Primary
Aug 17, 2022 0 Comments
Speaking to NBC in the wake of her loss, the third-term congresswoman called Trump “a very grave threat and risk to our republic,” and said defeating him will require “a broad and united front of Republicans, Democrats and independents — and that’s what I intend to be part of.”

Aug. 16, 2022 - Full Show
Aug 16, 2022 0 Comments
President Biden signs his signature piece of legislation. The state’s top doctor on COVID and more. An Afghanistan war interpreter’s fight for citizenship. And the Morton Arboretum turns 100.

New State Health Director Starts Tenure with Challenges Around COVID-19, Monkeypox and Polio
Aug 16, 2022 0 Comments
Dr. Sameer Vohra took over the Illinois Department of Public Health earlier this month.

Marine From Chicago Documents Friendship with Afghan Interpreter and Struggle to Secure His Safety
Aug 16, 2022 0 Comments
A dual memoir by a Chicago-native U.S. Marine and an Afghan interpreter offers insight into the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan one year later and the Afghans who are still trying to find safety and security.

After 100 Years, Morton Arboretum Just Keeps Growing
Aug 16, 2022 0 Comments
This year marks the centennial of the Morton Arboretum in DuPage County. Fifty years before it was established, the founder’s father started Arbor Day. Producer Marc Vitali visited the 1,700-acre public garden for a bit of history and to meet a photographer who has explored the place since his first visit in the 1960s.
