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Crain’s Headlines: Boeing Looks to Summer for 737 Max Approval
| WTTW News
Bloomberg reports that Boeing is telling customers the grounded 737 Max jet won’t be approved to fly until June or July. That’s months later than previously anticipated.
Chicago Legal Group: COPA Should Handle Sexual Misconduct Cases Involving Police
| Matt Masterson
Citizen complaints of sexual misconduct lodged against Chicago police officers are handled by the department’s own Bureau of Internal Affairs. Why a group of Chicago lawyers and legal analysts say that should change.
US Gets 1st Case of Mysterious New Chinese Illness
| Associated Press
Late last week, U.S. health officials began screening passengers from Wuhan in central China, where the outbreak began, at three U.S. airports. On Tuesday, the CDC announced it will add Chicago’s O’Hare airport and Atlanta’s airport to the mix later this week.
In ‘Juliet,’ A Mother and Her Children in Time of Extreme Political Distress
| Hedy Weiss
At once haunting, sad and beautiful, Andras Visky’s “Juliet” – now in production by Theatre Y – is a work of both real life and pure poetry.
Tired of Your Exercise Tunes? Michelle Obama Shares Her Workout Playlist
| Kristen Thometz
The former first lady’s 2020 workout playlist includes hits by Beyonce, Lizzo, Childish Gambino, Frank Ocean, BJ the Chicago Kid and more. Get the full list.
Captured Coyote, Named Mercy, Won’t Be Euthanized
| Patty Wetli
The coyote, confirmed to have bitten a young boy, won’t be released back into the wild but will be placed in an educational setting to raise awareness of the need for peaceful coexistence.
Democrats Decry McConnell’s Impeachment Rules as ‘Cover-Up’
| Associated Press
President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial quickly burst into a partisan fight Tuesday at the Capitol as Democrats objected strongly to rules proposed by the Republican leader for compressed arguments and a speedy trial.
Chicago Educator, Civil Rights Activist Reflects on Legacy of MLK
| Tonia Hill
Martin Luther King Jr. was known for speaking out against racial segregation, voter disenfranchisement and economic inequality. We discuss his life and legacy with a man who marched with him: Paul Adams III.
Decades After Congress Passes ERA, Its Future Still Unclear
| Blair Paddock
Women take to the streets across the country just as Virginia passes the Equal Rights Amendment. What’s the future of the ERA?
Illinois Senators Elect New President: Oak Park’s Don Harmon
| Amanda Vinicky
Illinois’ primary election isn’t until March, but perhaps the most consequential state race of the year has already taken place, as state senators on Sunday elected a new president: Sen. Don Harmon of Oak Park.
McConnell Proposes Swift Impeachment Trial for President
| Associated Press
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Monday proposed a condensed, two-day calendar for each side to give opening arguments in President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial, ground rules that are raising objections from Democrats.
5G Could Eventually Transform Our World – But for Now, Think Faster Downloads
| Paul Caine
It’s being rolled out across Chicago with much fanfare, but when will the reality of 5G communication live up to the hype?
Chicago Tribune Reporters Sound the Alarm on Newspaper’s Future
| Nick Blumberg
Two Chicago Tribune investigative reporters are speaking publicly about their fears for the company amid staff cuts and uncertainty over the hedge fund Alden Global Capital, now the largest shareholder of Tribune Publishing.
Wanna Help the Environment? Lighten Up on the Salt
| Patty Wetli
Overuse of salt as a de-icer can contaminate waterways and harm wildlife. Learn how much is too much – and what eco-friendly options exist.
Myth Busted: It’s NOT TRUE That Property Owners Can Be Sued if Someone Slips on Shoveled Sidewalk
| Patty Wetli
On the other hand, property owners can be fined for not shoveling.
Chicago Police Warn of Carjackings Near Washington Park
| Matt Masterson
The incidents each involved a group of men approaching a lone woman and threatening them, sometimes at gunpoint, according to police.
At the Art Institute, a Panoramic View of Andy Warhol’s Artistic Output
| Marc Vitali
He was called the Pope of Pop – pop art, that is. Andy Warhol predicted 15 minutes of fame for everyone. His own fame lasted decades and has endured since his untimely death in 1987. We explore “Andy Warhol – From A to B and Back Again.”
Inside Odd Obsession: Chicago’s Volunteer-Run Video Library
| Amanda Vinicky
Remember the days when watching a movie at home required a trip to the video rental store? Blockbuster is long gone, but there are still a few places to rent movies in Chicago, including this well-stocked shop in Bucktown.
Suspected Serial Killer Stayed Under the Radar, But How?
| Associated Press
Today, as Lisle Police Detective Chris Loudon and detectives in other communities where Bruce Lindahl lived try to retrace his steps, what is emerging is a terrifying murder mystery created by a man Loudon describes as a serial killer, a monster hiding in plain sight.
US Marks King Holiday Amid Fears of Deep Racial Divisions
| Associated Press
As the nation marks the holiday honoring King, the mood surrounding it is overshadowed by deteriorating race relations in an election season that has seen one candidate of color after another quit the 2020 presidential race.
DNA Tests Confirm Coyote Captured in Chicago Attacked Boy
| Associated Press
Animal control officials in Chicago said Sunday that DNA tests confirm a coyote recently captured in the city is the same animal that attacked a 6-year-old boy.
New Bucket List for Nature Lovers: The World’s Most Instagrammed Forests
| Patty Wetli
From the Amazon to Jiuzhaigou Valley, the world’s forests are racking up hashtags. But there’s no need to travel out of Cook County in search of photogenic flora.
The Week in Review: Pritzker Urges Madigan Aide to Cooperate in Federal Probe
| Evan Garcia
Pritzker gets heated over Madigan aide. Hurt feelings between the mayor and City Council over LGBTQ language. Preckwinkle’s Cook County Health power play. And a new national newscast out of Chicago.
CPS Attendance Dips on Strike Make-Up Days
| Brandis Friedman
Only 62% to 66% of Chicago Public Schools students went to class on Jan. 2 and 3 – days that were originally scheduled to be part of winter break but later converted to attendance days following the 11-day teachers strike.
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