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Inked During COVID-19: Chicago’s Tattoo Parlors Reopen

When Chicago tattoo parlors shut down in mid-March, the artists at Speakeasy Custom Tattoos were already booked up through June. How they — and their customers — are staying safe during the pandemic.

Pritzker Unveils Plans for Schools to Reopen in the Fall

Teachers, parents and students across Illinois finally have an answer to the question of whether or not classrooms will reopen in the fall — and the answer is yes. But it’s not going to be business as usual.

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Amid Wave of Cultural Change, Trump Tries to Stir a Backlash

President Donald Trump has made clear that as he embraces the culture wars in the months leading up to Election Day, he’ll put the Supreme Court in his crosshairs. 

June 23, 2020 - Full Show

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How Chicago Hospitals are Engaging in Anti-Violence Work

Hospitals are on the front lines of healing gun violence victims, but some are taking more than just an emergency room role. We learn about the Chicago Hospital Engagement, Action and Leadership Initiative, or HEAL.

As Lakefront Trail Reopens, Edgewater Eyes City’s Next Phase

Chicago’s lakefront trail officially reopened Monday after the city closed it down in March in an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19. We visit the lakefront and see how the Edgewater community is gearing up for phase four.

Is Internet Access a Right or a Privilege?

Internet access has been a lifeline for those staying at home. But for the 18% of Illinoisans without a broadband internet subscription, that lifeline is cut off. We discuss ideas for ensuring internet equity.

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Lt. Gov. Stratton Urges Caution as Illinois Prepares to Enter Phase 4

Illinois is on track to move into phase four of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s reopening plan on Friday, but the state faces a huge challenge in reviving its pandemic-stricken economy and putting people back to work.

On Chicago’s Northwest Side, LaBagh Woods a Haven for Birds, Volunteers Alike

More than 200 species of birds have been identified at this small forest preserve, along with hundreds of other living things. We meet up with Jeff Skrentny and several dozen volunteers for a morning of pre-pandemic restoration work.

June 22, 2020 - Full Show

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COVID-19 Across Chicago: Wicker Park

Like many other commercial corridors across the city, Milwaukee Avenue suffered extensive damage just as businesses were about to start welcoming shoppers inside once again.

The History and Celebration of Juneteenth: My Family’s Connection

When the Emancipation Proclamation was read in Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865, my great-great-great-great-grandparents were there.

As COVID-19 Cases Rise in Illinois’ Latino Communities, So Do Fears of Undercounting

As Latino communities scramble to understand why the coronavirus has hit them so hard, they’re calling upon elected officials to do more to help reverse the trend of rising infection rates.

Black Fathers Face ‘Dual Pandemics' of Coronavirus, Racial Violence

The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately affected people of color in the U.S. But many African Americans say they’re facing two pandemics — not only the coronavirus, but also violence. 

June 18, 2020 - Full Show

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