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Myths and Risks in App That Gives You a Peek Into Older Self
| Associated Press
Is a peek into the future worth your privacy in the present? That concern was pushed to the spotlight this week with the resurgence of a smartphone app that uses artificial intelligence to transform your current face into your younger and older selves.
John Paul Stevens Emerged as Supreme Court’s Leading Liberal
| Associated Press
John Paul Stevens moved left as the Supreme Court shifted to the right during his nearly 35 years as a justice. That’s how the bow-tie wearing Republican from the Midwest emerged as the leader of the high court’s liberal wing.
10 Things to Do This Weekend: July 18-21
| Kristen Thometz
Colorful sidewalks, a massive music fest, Mexican fare and a moon bash usher in the weekend. Here are 10 things to do in and around Chicago.
Apple, Google Continue Inclusive Push with New Emoji
| Associated Press
Apple and Google are rolling out dozens of new emoji that of course include cute critters, but also expand the number of images of human diversity.
Despite Grounding of Boeing Plane, United 2Q Profit Rises
| Associated Press
United said Tuesday that its second-quarter profit soared 54%, to $1.05 billion. The results beat expectations, and United slightly raised its forecast of full-year profit.
5 Chicago Theater Recommendations: ‘Music Man,’ ‘True West’ and More
| Marc Vitali
There’s a parade of new shows on stage in Chicago. Theater critic Hedy Weiss recommends her current favorites.
Former Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens Dies at 99
| Associated Press
John Paul Stevens, the bow-tied, independent-thinking, Republican-nominated justice who unexpectedly emerged as the Supreme Court’s leading liberal, died Tuesday in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, after suffering a stroke Monday.
What Illinois Offers Undocumented Immigrants
| Amanda Vinicky
Even as President Donald Trump cracks down on undocumented immigrants, Illinois is expanding services available to them. What services are – and aren’t – on offer.
How Illinois Employers Might Handle Recreational Marijuana
| Nick Blumberg
Recreational marijuana becomes legal in Illinois on Jan. 1, but there are a lot of unanswered questions about how employers will react – and adapt – to the law.
Veterans, Lawmakers Push to Overturn Transgender Service Ban
| Alexandra Silets
The House passes an amendment to reverse President Donald Trump’s ban on most transgender people serving in the military. Retired Col. Jennifer Pritzker joins us.
First Black Female AMA President Talks Policy, Health Equity
| Quinn Myers
Meet Dr. Patrice Harris, the new leader of the Chicago-based American Medical Association, the country’s largest association of doctors and medical students.
Study: Perinatal Depression Screenings May Miss Suicidal Thoughts
| Kristen Thometz
Mandated screenings for perinatal depression may overlook a significant portion of women who are struggling with suicidal thoughts, according to a new study from the University of Illinois.
Report on Climate Change Warns of ‘Killer Heat’ in US
| Alex Ruppenthal
Illinois residents experience roughly two days each year in which the heat index surpasses 105 degrees Fahreneit. Within roughly three decades, that number could rise to 26 days per year, according to a new report.
R. Kelly Denied Bond, Pleads Not Guilty to New Federal Charges
| Matt Masterson
The embattled R&B superstar, who has been the subject of sexual assault accusations for decades, won’t be allowed to walk free while facing his latest legal battle.
Go Grind! Chicago Skateboard Camp Shows Kids the Basics in City Skate Parks
| Evan Garcia
The Chicago Park District teams up with a local organization to offer youth skateboarding camps and clinics at skate parks across the city. We “drop in” for a look at Go Grind.
Florida Expert Captures Elusive Alligator at Humboldt Park Lagoon
| Associated Press
The alligator had a good run as day after day the people hunting for him in a Chicago lagoon came up empty, but in the end he was no match for an expert the city shipped in from Florida.
Man Whose Family Died in Boeing 737 Max Crash: Scrap the Jet
| Associated Press
A man who lost his wife, mother-in-law and three young children in the crash of a 737 Max in Ethiopia says Boeing should scrap the plane and top executives should resign and face criminal charges.
Coyotes’ Cries Herald a Ferocious New Steppenwolf Take on ‘True West’
| Hedy Weiss
Steppenwolf’s fabled 1982 production of Sam Shepard’s darkly comic tale is a foundational part of Chicago theater history. And now, two of the company’s “next generation” of actors are bringing their own high-octane intensity to the play.
ICE Raids Rattle Chicago’s Immigrant Communities
| Alexandra Silets
Immigration raids in Chicago and around the nation stoked fear, but there were very few reports of mass detentions and deportations. We discuss the ICE deportation operations with Ruth Lopez-McCarthy and Randy Ramey.
Despite Trump Threats, ICE Raids Fail to Materialize in Chicago
| Paris Schutz
There has been no sign yet of a beefed-up presence from Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Chicago. Nonetheless, several immigrants’ rights groups and concerned citizens are trying to combat the fear those threats have caused.
House Hunting: Design Competition Selects Bungalow for the 21st Century
| WTTW News
Bungalows have served Chicago families for a hundred years. Could this new design by Greg Tamborino be the bungalow of the future? Blair Kamin weighs in.
At Museum of Science and Industry, a Brave New World of Wearable Tech
| Marc Vitali
The exhibition “Wired to Wear” aims to lift the veil on clothing and accessories that can boost your health and wellness – or just express your creativity.
Chicago Corruption Walking Tour Begins Final Season
| Quinn Myers
A Chicago walking tour enters its final season of investigating the city’s corrupt past – and present. Local journalist Paul Dailing, who started the tour in 2016, join us in discussion.
Jurors Likely to Begin Deliberating Brendt Christensen Sentence This Week
| Matt Masterson
More than a month after they first began hearing testimony, jurors in the trial of Brendt Christensen are likely to begin deliberating this week over his appropriate sentence: life in prison or death.
From Oil and Gas to CBD, Northbrook-Based UL Combats Explosion Hazards
| Nick Blumberg
A facility at safety certification company UL (Underwriters Laboratories) is working to keep potentially explosive environments safe. But you might be surprised how prevalent those environments can be – and the common things that might trigger a safety hazard.
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