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Trump Calls Pittsburgh Synagogue Attack ‘Evil’ Anti-Semitism
| Associated Press
President Donald Trump mourned the dead and forcefully condemned anti-Semitism after a mass shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue that left 11 dead. But faced with another national tragedy, he did not long turn his focus away from the midterm elections or himself.
Advocates Propose Tax on High-End Real Estate to Address Homelessness
| Kristen Thometz
The Chicago Coalition for the Homeless says its newly announced proposal could generate $150 million per year for homeless services and decrease the city’s homeless population by 36,000 in just 10 years.
Web Extra, The Week in Review: Debating Police Reform
| Alexandra Silets
The public weighs in on the police reform consent decree, but will it impact the final agreement?
The Week in Review: Rauner Drops Controversial Ad
| Alexandra Silets
While the country debates civility and decency in political rhetoric, a new commercial causes a stir in the race for Illinois governor. Grammy-winning rappers stump for a mayoral unknown. And can the Bears bounce back Sunday against the Jets?
16,000 Chicagoans Had Water Cut Off in Single Year, Study Finds
| Alex Ruppenthal
An estimated 15 million people in the U.S. – including thousands of Chicago residents – experienced water shutoffs in 2016, in many cases because they failed to pay their water bills.
CPS Enrollment Drops to 360,000 Students
| Matt Masterson
New data shows enrollment at Chicago Public Schools dropped by just over 10,000 students since last year. The district is now in danger of losing its title as the third-largest school district in the country.
Englewood Gang Members Face Federal RICO Charges in Wave of Killings
| Matt Masterson
Members of the Goonie Boss gang faction face federal racketeering and murder charges stemming from nearly a dozen Englewood killings between 2014 and 2016.
Democrats Try to Retake Illinois District Won Over by Trump
| Associated Press
How Brendan Kelly and Democrats running in other largely rural, blue-collar districts fare in November could determine whether the party wins the 23 seats it needs to take control of the House next month.
Illinois Begins to Pave the Way for Self-Driving Cars
| Amanda Vinicky
Chicago streets filled with cars and passengers – but no drivers – may sound like something out of the cartoon “The Jetsons,” but some suggest the technology actually has roots in Illinois’ not-so-distant past.
Chicago Man Accused of Threatening Sen. Flake Ordered to Arizona
| Associated Press
A Chicago man accused of threatening to kill U.S. Sen. Jeff Flake because he was "tired" of the Republican "interrupting" President Donald Trump will face federal charges in Arizona.
Illinois Comptroller Forum: Susana Mendoza, Darlene Senger
| Evan Garcia
Incumbent Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza and her Republican challenger Darlene Senger talk about paying the state’s bills and more.
Chicago’s Low-Line: Phase 1 Completed, Phase 2 to Come
| Nicole Cardos
An update on a pedestrian path set below CTA train tracks on the city’s North Side: what’s become of the project since our spring 2017 visit, and what is yet to come.
P33: A Burnham Plan for Chicago’s Tech Future
| Paul Caine
A new initiative backed by former Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker and Chicago’s entrepreneurial elite aims to turn Chicago into a top tech hub.
‘Hello, Dolly!’ Still Leads the Parade of Musicals in the Key of Joyful Escapism
| Hedy Weiss
The enduring 1964 hit with an impossibly catchy score fervently champions the quest for love, adventure, mischief and the all-important joy (and necessity) of seizing the day.
Alpana Singh: ‘It’s Absolutely Wonderful’ to Return to ‘Check, Please!’
| Erica Gunderson
After a five-year hiatus, Alpana Singh returns to the weekly restaurant review show. She tells us about the upcoming season that debuts Friday on WTTW.
Walmart to Install Solar Panels at 21 Sites in Illinois
| Alex Ruppenthal
The mega-retailer says plans to install solar panels at nearly two dozen sites across Illinois will represent a 25-percent increase in the state’s current solar capacity.
Rush Receives $5 Million for Cancer Immunotherapy Research
| Kristen Thometz
The donation from Chicago philanthropists Robert and Emily King will increase clinical trials at the hospital and create a fund for nursing education.
Durbin Calls for Increased Monitoring of Illinois Pork-Processing Plant
| Alex Ruppenthal
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin is calling for federal action following a report that identified an Illinois meat-processing plant as the worst-polluting plant of its type in the country.
The Trial of Jason Van Dyke is Over, But His Appeal Has Not Yet Begun
| Matt Masterson
Legal experts weigh in on Jason Van Dyke’s impending appeal as the Chicago police officer returns to court next week for the first time since his second-degree murder conviction.
At Public Hearing, Nearly 50 Speakers Weigh in on Police Reform
| Eddie Arruza
A ceremonial courtroom at the Dirksen Federal Building was filled to capacity Wednesday as the first of two public hearings got underway on the proposed Chicago police reform consent decree.
How Technology is Changing the Face of Retail
| Nick Blumberg
This week, retail giant Amazon announced plans to open a fourth Amazon Go location in Chicago next year. Will this high-tech model be the future of retail?
14th Congressional District Forum: Lauren Underwood
| Nicole Cardos
Her campaign ads focus on health care, but what are her plans for other issues? We hear from 14th Congressional District candidate Lauren Underwood.
10 Things to Do This Weekend: Oct. 25-28
| Kristen Thometz
Circus acts, Halloween candy, craft coffee and roller skaters usher in the weekend. Here are 10 things to do in and around Chicago.
‘Functional Explosive’ Devices Sent to Homes of Obama, Clinton
Chicago police say there are no known local threats
| Matt Masterson
Chicago police say there are no known threats to the city and they are in “real-time communication” with the Secret Service after explosive devices were reportedly sent to former President Barack Obama and other high-profile politicians.
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