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‘Oslo’ An Enthralling Exploration of How Personal Diplomacy (Almost) Worked
| Hedy Weiss
J.T. Rogers’ superbly crafted, whip-smart, at times fancifully (and farcically) imagined 2017 Tony Award-winning play captures the efforts of a Norwegian husband-and-wife team to forge a peace process between the Israeli government and the PLO.
New Evidence Will Clear Marni Yang of Gruesome 2007 Murder, Attorneys Claim
Yang convicted of killing Rhoni Reuter, pregnant girlfriend of former Chicago Bears star Shaun Gayle
| Matt Masterson
It’s been more than eight years since the Chicago real estate agent was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Rhoni Reuter, the pregnant lover of former Chicago Bears star Shaun Gayle. Marni Yang’s attorney is now calling for a new trial.
Pompeo Acknowledges He was on Trump Call at Center of Probe
| Associated Press
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo acknowledged Wednesday he was on the July phone call between President Donald Trump and Ukraine’s president that's at the center of the House impeachment inquiry.
Free Art Collections at CPS Based on Unique ‘Art Subscription’ Model
| Angel Idowu
Nearly two dozen Chicago Public Schools have received free art collections since the beginning of the school year. How a local nonprofit is able to provide these collections with the help of its “art subscription” concept.
Teachers, Support Staff, Park District: A City on Triple Strike?
| Amanda Vinicky
Everything is set in motion for a Chicago teachers strike, but teachers aren’t the only ones considering a walkout. The city of Chicago could be facing multiple government employee strikes – all at once.
Pompeo, Democrats Trade Intimidation Charges in Trump Probe
| Associated Press
Trading hot charges of intimidation, the Trump administration took a defiant step toward resisting Congress’ access to impeachment witnesses Tuesday, and House Democrats warned such efforts themselves could amount to an impeachable offense.
House Democrats Subpoena Giuliani in Trump Impeachment Probe
| Associated Press
Democrats on Monday subpoenaed Rudy Giuliani, President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer who was at the heart of Trump’s efforts to get Ukraine to investigate political rival Joe Biden’s family.
Crain’s Headlines: US Manufacturing at 10-Year Low
| WTTW News
A key gauge of U.S. manufacturing strength has registered the lowest reading in more than 10 years as exports dove amid the escalating trade war.
As Teachers Strike Looms, Principals Group Says CPS Misrepresented Its Views
| Nick Blumberg
Troy LaRaviere, the head of the Chicago Principals and Administrators Association, discusses how a teachers strike would impact school administrators.
Elon Musk Unveils Prototype for Mars Rocket
| Paul Caine
The SpaceX founder aims to create a fleet of reusable rockets that will make space travel dramatically cheaper and more accessible. But can he turn what has long been science fiction into science fact?
Watchdog Finds DEA was ‘Slow to Respond’ to Opioid Epidemic
| Associated Press
In a report released Tuesday, the Justice Department’s inspector general faulted the Drug Enforcement Administration for cutting back use of a key enforcement tool and continuing to raise production quotas even as the number of deaths rose.
You Can Now Smell Sue the T. Rex’s Breath at the Field Museum
| Alex Ruppenthal
New “sensory stations” allow visitors to get a more intimate experience of the museum’s iconic dinosaur – including the stench of Sue’s post-meal breath.
‘Help is Here’: Statewide Campaign Aims to Reach People Who Use Drugs
| Kristen Thometz
Illinois residents open up about their experiences with addiction and recovery in a new statewide video campaign that seeks to connect people who use drugs with services.
In ‘Every Brilliant Thing,’ A List Becomes a Reminder of Why Life is Worth Living
| Hedy Weiss
Ingeniously conceived and cleverly directed, this immersive show features a not-to-be-missed solo turn by Rebecca Spence, a captivating actress of extraordinary skill, charm and improvisational brilliance.
Man Falsely Convicted of 1993 Murder Says He Was Framed by Former Police Detective
| Matt Masterson
Geraldo Iglesias spent 16 years in prison for a murder he didn’t commit. Now he’s suing the city of Chicago and a disgraced former police detective who he claims set him up.
Jessye Norman, International Opera Star, Dead at 74
| Associated Press
Jessye Norman, the renowned international opera star whose passionate soprano voice won her four Grammy Awards, the National Medal of Arts and the Kennedy Center Honor, has died, according to family spokesperson Gwendolyn Quinn. She was 74.
Cannabis Tourism: Will Legalized Marijuana Bring Reefer Madness to Illinois?
| Andrea Guthmann
The Jan. 1 legalization of recreational marijuana in Illinois brings with it many dizzying questions. Could the Land of Lincoln become the Midwest mecca for marijuana tourism?
Allies Watch Closely as Trump Impeachment Probe Intensifies
| Paul Caine
The public has new insight on how President Trump interacts with world leaders behind closed doors. But do his actions amount to an impeachable offense? And how do allies and adversaries overseas view his dealings with Ukraine?
Crain’s Headlines: McPier Leader to Join Real Estate Firm Clayco
| WTTW News
Lori Healy, the head of the agency that runs McCormick Place and Navy Pier, is joining Clayco, a real estate, architecture and construction firm.
As a Young Man, He Traveled with ‘Railroad Tramps’ and Documented Their Lives
| Jay Shefsky
More than 40 years ago, Chicagoan Dale Wickum traveled all over the country by freight train to meet and photograph men who called themselves “railroad tramps.” The photos have been in storage since the 1970s. Until now.
Special Prosecutor in Smollett Case Reveals He Made Campaign Contribution to Kim Foxx
| Matt Masterson
Veteran attorney Dan Webb, who was appointed last month to review actor Jussie Smollett’s criminal case, said he has no recollection of making a $1,000 contribution to Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx in 2016.
‘A New Low’: Sen. Durbin on Ukraine Call, Trump Impeachment Inquiry
| Nick Blumberg
In a flurry of tweets, President Donald Trump spent the last several days attacking the newly launched impeachment inquiry against him. U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin weighs in on the situation.
Deported Army Veteran from Chicago Returns to United States
| Quinn Myers
Miguel Perez came to the U.S. from Mexico as a child, and served in Afghanistan in the early 2000s. After being deported last year, he was pardoned by Gov. J.B. Pritzker and is now back in Chicago. He joins us in discussion.
‘Remaking a Life’: New Book Features Chicago Women Living with HIV/AIDS
| Tonia Hill
For more than a decade, Northwestern University professor Celeste Watkins-Hayes documented the lives of more than 100 women living with HIV/AIDS in Chicago and beyond. Now, their stories are featured in a new book.
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