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WTTW’s ‘Weekend in Havana’ a Look Beyond City’s Vintage Glamour
In his new PBS special, Geoffrey Baer is immersed in the city’s vibrant culture—architecture, music, dance and history—with three native Cubans as his guides.
The Week in Review: Rauner Cleans House After Budget Veto Override
A staff shakeup in the Rauner administration. Big layoffs predicted after Cook County’s soda tax is blocked in court. New owners at the Chicago Sun-Times. Big changes ahead for Lake Shore Drive. And in sports, a major crosstown trade.
Brian Culbertson: Performing All About ‘Entertaining, Fun’
Award-winning musician, writer and producer Brian Culbertson joins us in conversation.
‘Chicago Monumental’ Shines Light on City’s Public Art
You’ve heard Chicago described as the City of Big Shoulders and the City of Neighborhoods. Writer and photographer Larry Broutman offers yet another nickname: the City of Monuments. Learn why.
Retired ABC7 Reporter Paddling Length of Mississippi River
For 30 years, Paul Meincke covered local, national and international news for Chicago’s ABC7. Now, he’s in the midst of another adventure: a canoe trip along the length of the mighty Mississippi River. We check in via Skype.
The Week in Review: Radogno Steps Down, Budget Deadline Shows Up
Senate Republican Leader Christine Radogno resigns. Three more cops are indicted in the Laquan McDonald case. There’s talk of a high-speed tunnel to O’Hare, and Miguel Montero is out at home.
Viewer Feedback: ‘Hedy Weiss Deserves Our Respect’
Viewers react to our discussion about the Chicago Sun-Times theater critic.
Exhibit Reveals Creative Process, Influence of Paul Gauguin
A new exhibit at the Art Institute showcases the little-known woodworking and ceramics of artist Paul Gauguin.
The Week in Review: Illinois’ Budget Crisis Deepens
Still no budget out of Springfield. Shootings and murders dip in May. The Chicago Bulls ship Jimmy Butler to the Minnesota Timberwolves, and a rare allergy puts Chicago Blackhawks’ Marian Hossa out the for season—and perhaps permanently.
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Chicago’s Sidewalks Aren’t Accessible for People With Mobility Challenges, Lawsuit Argues. The City Wants the Case Dismissed
Cook County Announces $20M for Community Violence Intervention Services
Chicago Advocates Call for New Gun Violence Prevention Efforts After Mass Shooting, Trump Response
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