Abortion access is once again before the U.S. Supreme Court. Still no winner in the Democratic primary for Cook County state’s attorney. And Illinois voters consider ranked choice voting.
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Illinois Teacher Shortage Persists, Survey Finds
Mar 26, 2024 0 CommentsThis year’s survey found more than 90% of schools responding reported having a “serious” or “very serious” teacher shortage problem.
Chicago Park District Workers Vote to Authorize Strike as Their Union Calls on Johnson to Intervene in Negotiations
Mar 26, 2024 0 CommentsMore than 2,200 Chicago Park District workers, represented by the union SEIU Local 73, have been in contract negotiations for nine months, the union said.
Morton Arboretum Names New Director of Chicago Region Trees Initiative
Mar 26, 2024 0 CommentsCRTI connects organizations — public and private — across the seven-county Chicago area to promote the importance of trees and improve the quality of the region's tree canopy.
Candidates Can Start Circulating Petitions as Chicago Public Schools Begins Transition to Elected School Board
Mar 26, 2024 0 CommentsTuesday marks the first day board of education candidates can begin to gather the minimum 1,000 signatures they need from neighbors in order to make it on the ballot.
Measles Outbreak Worsens at Pilsen Migrant Shelter, Prompting Officials to Tighten Vaccination Policy
Mar 26, 2024 0 CommentsIn all, 31 Chicagoans have been diagnosed with measles since March 4.
Battery Storage, Disposal Would Be Further Regulated Under Bills in Illinois Senate
Mar 26, 2024 0 CommentsOne bill would require facilities that store electric vehicle batteries to register with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency by 2026. The state’s Pollution Control Board would set the regulations for the proper storage of EV batteries.
Highest-Ranking Woman in State Police History Reflects on Experience as Force Looks to Diversify
Mar 26, 2024 0 CommentsThe Illinois State Police do have a higher-than-average presence of women in law enforcement leadership, however. Women make up 14% of ISP’s leadership, according to an agency spokesperson. A new initiative aims to increase that number.
March 25, 2024 - Full Show
Mar 25, 2024 0 CommentsAfter the killing of 11-year-old Jayden Perkins, a conversation about domestic violence. And controversy over demolishing aging Illinois prisons.
Proposal Would Demolish and Rebuild 2 Illinois Prisons a Review Found Not Suitable for Use
Mar 25, 2024 0 CommentsHousing at Stateville Correctional Center is “not suitable for any 21st century correctional center.” Logan Correctional Center is “inefficient, ineffective, and unsuitable for any population.”
Advocates Say Domestic Violence is a Community Safety Issue After Killing of 11-Year-Old Jayden Perkins
Mar 25, 2024 0 Comments“We see a lot with our clients, this cycle of domestic violence, and unfortunately, a cycle of systems failing victims,” said Ashley Olson, associate director of Ascend Justice.
‘A Safer City’ Community Conversation: Violence Intervention
Mar 25, 2024 0 Comments“Chicago Tonight” Co-anchor Paris Schutz was joined by Vaughn Bryant, executive director of Metropolitan Peace Initiatives, and Kenoya Ali, the housing coordinator for Chicago CRED, to talk about violence reduction efforts.
Eileen O’Neill Burke’s Lead Narrows Again Monday Evening in Race to Replace Kim Foxx as Cook County’s Top Prosecutor
Mar 25, 2024 0 CommentsSix days after the March 19 election, the contest remains a long way from being settled, with an unknown number of outstanding mail-in ballots that will be counted as long as they were postmarked or dropped off on Election Day and arrive by April 2.
Deadline for Claims in Hilco Class Action Lawsuit Hits as Anniversary Looms
Mar 25, 2024 0 CommentsEdith Tovar, of the Little Village Environmental Justice Organization, said her organization helped approximately 130,000 people submit a claim for damages.
Chicago Park District Facilities Will No Longer Be Used as Migrant Shelters, Johnson Announces
Mar 25, 2024 0 CommentsCity officials were under significant pressure from nearby residents to return the five fieldhouses at Brands Park, Gage Park, Piotrowski Park, Broadway Armory Park and Leone Park to park district use before summer programs, including day camps, were set to begin.
Supreme Court Again Confronts the Issue of Abortion, This Time Over Access to Widely Used Medication
Mar 25, 2024 0 CommentsTwo years after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, abortion opponents on Tuesday will ask the high court to ratify a ruling from a conservative federal appeals court that would limit access to the medication mifepristone.
Court Agrees to Block Collection of Donald Trump’s $454M Civil Fraud Judgment If He Puts Up $175M
Mar 25, 2024 0 CommentsA New York appeals court on Monday agreed to hold off collection of former President Donald Trump’s $454 million civil fraud judgment — if he puts up $175 million within 10 days.