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CPS CEO on First Week of School, Helping Seniors Plan Their Future

Chicago Public Schools students are back in the classroom this week — virtually, that is. CPS CEO Janice Jackson tells us more about that and the results of the district’s “Learn. Plan. Succeed.” program. 

Amplifying ‘Voices’: New Weekend Shows Debut on WTTW

This weekend, we’re premiering two new shows focused on amplifying the voices of Chicago’s Black and Latino communities. We talk with the hosts of our new shows “Black Voices” and “Latino Voices.”

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Opponents of Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park Considering Appeal to US Supreme Court

We speak with Protect Our Parks founder and president Herb Caplan about the latest in the legal battle over the $500 million project planned for Chicago’s South Side.

Windy City Times to End Print Edition, Publish Online Only

After 35 years, the Windy City Times will end its print edition and move forward as an online-only publication in October. We discuss the news with the publication’s co-founder and publisher, Tracy Baim.

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September 9, 2020 - Full Show

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Renée Fleming on Virtual Lyric Concert, Performing During COVID-19

The coronavirus has shuttered concert venues around the world, but that hasn’t stopped artists and musicians from finding new ways to share their work. Soprano Renee Fleming tells us about Lyric’s upcoming concert.

Will a Coronavirus Vaccine Be Available By November? Health Experts Weigh In

What you need to know about the race for a coronavirus vaccine.

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Emmett Till’s Family Home Given Preliminary Landmark Status

The Chicago Commission on Landmarks unanimously approved preliminary landmark status for Emmett Till’s former home, calling the red brick two-flat a “modest home that is monumentally important.”

Tech’s Sudden Sell-Off Continues; Nasdaq Sinks 10% in 3 Days

Big technology stocks tumbled again on Tuesday, continuing the Icarus-like flight path for companies that just a week ago were the high-flyers carrying Wall Street to record heights. 

September 8, 2020 - Full Show

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Crain’s Headlines: $10 Million Condo Buyer Sues Vista Tower

The developer for what will be Chicago’s third-largest tower is getting sued by a prospective buyer. Crain’s Chicago Business Editor Ann Dwyer joins us with the stories behind the headlines.

Chicago Puppeteer Brings Theater to Your Door with Pop-Up Show

A local theater artist goes on house calls and takes his puppets on the road in Chicago neighborhoods.

Teachers Excited, Anxious About New School Year as Remote Learning Resumes in Chicago

Beyond first-day jitters, Chicago educators expressed concerns over stable internet connections and checking in with students about COVID-19 as classes in Chicago Public Schools resumed Tuesday for a fall unlike any other.

Winter Design Challenge a Hail Mary for Outdoor Dining Once the Cold Hits

In a bid to keep restaurants open once cold weather hits, the city has launched a competition aimed at generating creative, yet feasible, ways to extend outdoor dining into Chicago’s winter. 

September 7, 2020 - Full Show

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