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Abortion, Guns, Religion Top a Big Supreme Court Term

The future of abortion rights is in the hands of a conservative Supreme Court that is beginning a new term Monday that also includes major cases on gun rights and religion.

Play Ball: Chicago White Sox Rebuild Comes to Fruition

“This year we’re on the precipice of something fairly special,” said Chicago White Sox General Manager Rick Hahn, who was the chief architect of the team’s five-yearlong rebuild that saw dozens of strategic trades, draft choices and free agent signings. 

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Legal and Financial Assistance Available Following End of Illinois’ Eviction Ban

Nearly 70,000 Illinoisans said they’re “very likely” to leave their home due to eviction within the next two months, according to a recent U.S. Census Bureau Household Pulse Survey.

Crain’s Headlines: U of I Endowment Soars to Record High

The University of Illinois posts its largest-ever endowment return. Crain’s Chicago Business editor Ann Dwyer has details on that story and more.

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October 4, 2021 - Full Show

What’s next for renters and landlords as the eviction moratorium comes to an end. The Supreme Court begins its next term. Talking with a local “genius.” And the White Sox are heading to the playoffs.

‘Chicago Tonight’ in Your Neighborhood: Arlington Heights

Arlington Heights is a suburban neighbor to O’Hare airport and about a 40-minute drive from downtown Chicago. The village is one of the largest in the northwest suburbs and is home to what was, until last weekend, the world-renowned Arlington International Racecourse.

Bears Look to Bounce Back From Embarrassing Loss Against Winless Lions

A rough first NFL start for Justin Fields as the rookie quarterback is sacked nine times by the Cleveland Browns. Can the team remedy its offensive woes in time for the winless Detroit Lions? James “Big Cat” Williams’ gives us three keys to the upcoming game.

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A Tiny Bird’s Poop Could Unlock Secrets of Climate Change Adaptation

Chicago scientist Heather Skeen studied the gut bacteria of the migratory Kirtland’s warbler and made a surprising discovery with potentially far-reaching implications.

Activist, Historian, Writer Among 25 ‘Genius Grant’ Recipients

A historian devoted to keeping alive the stories of long-dead victims of racial violence along the Texas-Mexico border and a civil rights activist whose mission is to make sure people who leave prison are free to walk into the voting booth are among this year’s MacArthur fellows.

Developers Turn 12 Vacant Acres on the Far South Side Into a New Community

Local leaders are working to redevelop a massive city site into a mixed-use, community-driven project. They’ve gotten millions in seed money from the state — and are hoping for city support, too.

Chicago Public Media Board Moving to Acquire Sun-Times

The Board of Directors of Chicago Public Media— the parent of WBEZ— unanimously approved a non-binding letter of intent for the group and the Sun-Times to explore joining together as a local nonprofit news organization.

September 30, 2021 - Full Show

Live from Arlington Heights with reaction to the Bears deal and a game preview. Merger talks between WBEZ and the Sun-Times. A new South Side development. And a local MacArthur Genius Grant winner.

New CPS CEO Pledges to ‘Make This Better’ After Criticism of COVID-19 Safety Plans

Pedro Martinez, Chicago Public Schools’ new CEO, said Thursday the district will provide more COVID-19 testing and work harder to keep families in the loop on case information amid confusion and criticism through the first month of the school year.

Illinois’ Top Doctor on Vaccine Mandates, Booster Shots and More

Flu season is right around the corner and new COVID-19 variants are expected to emerge in the coming months. Dr. Ngozi Ezike joins us to discuss the latest COVID-19 developments in Illinois as cases continue to climb due to the highly contagious delta variant. 

Lightfoot Vows To Try To Keep Bears in Chicago, But if Deal Isn’t Possible: ‘Life Goes On’

A Bears season ticket holder, Mayor Lori Lightfoot said she would approach negotiations to keep the Bears in Chicago not as a fan but as the steward of taxpayer funds and as a “business decision.”