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How the Legalization Debate is Playing Out Across the US
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Illinois, like many states, is grappling with legalization of recreational marijuana. In the first of a series, Brenda Flanagan of PBS member station NJTV News reports on how racial disparities impact the discussion in New Jersey.
Historian: White Power Movement Has Roots in the Vietnam War
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In her book, “Bring the War Home,” Kathleen Belew argues that the white power movement is more organized than previously thought.
4-8 Inches of Snow Possible for Chicago Area on Saturday
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The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch Saturday for a storm system that could bring up to 8 inches of snow to the Chicago area.
Report: NATO, at 70, Is ‘An Alliance in Crisis’
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Earlier this month the North Atlantic Treaty Organization turned 70. A recent report says the alliance is in “crisis,” and a former U.S. ambassador to NATO says the biggest threat to the alliance may be the U.S. itself.
Is It Time to Cut The Cord and Leave Cable TV?
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With more and more alternatives to cable television, is it time for you to cut the cord?
‘The Torture Machine’ Recounts 50 Years of Fighting Police Misconduct
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From the murder of Fred Hampton to the Jon Burge torture ring, a new book by attorney Flint Taylor recounts the fight for justice in the face of racism and police misconduct in Chicago.
Survey: Nearly Half of Chicago Seniors Have Considered Moving Away
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What do seniors want from Chicago Mayor-elect Lori Lightfoot? A new survey offers her a wish list.
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