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Newly Discovered Photos Reveal Childhood of Groundbreaking Journalist

Dozens of old glass negatives found in the attic of a North Side home lead to a surprising discovery, just days before the house was scheduled to be torn down. 

May 1, 2019 - Full Show

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Cold-Tolerant Crops a Safe Choice for Spring Planting

Unseasonably cold weather in Chicago has delayed the start of spring – at least in terms of planting, says organic gardener Jeanne Nolan. Here are some tips for your spring crops.

Are Marriage and Non-Monogamy a Match?

What’s it like to date around while staying married? A Chicago writer shares her experiences diving into the world of consensual non-monogamy.

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Legalizing Marijuana in Illinois: A Good or Bad Idea?

Some state lawmakers are scrambling to pass a bill legalizing recreational marijuana this month. Others are urging for a slowdown. We debate the pros and cons of legalization.

April 30, 2019 - Full Show

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Beloved Rogers Park Restaurant Demolished

The iconic Heartland Cafe, which for more than 40 years sat at the corner of Glenwood and Lunt avenues in Rogers Park, is being torn down. We look back at its history as a community hub.

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Report Projects Grim Future for Social Security, Medicare

If you’re expecting to receive Social Security benefits, brace yourself. Costs for Social Security are projected to exceed the program’s income next year, which means beneficiaries may not get all that’s been promised to them. 

World’s Fastest Supercomputer Being Built at Argonne National Lab

From brain mapping to climate modeling and beyond: the potential impact of a new supercomputer being developed in the Chicago area. 

Boeing CEO Faces Tough Questions at Shareholder Meeting

It’s been more than a month since the FAA grounded Boeing’s troubled 737 Max aircraft. This week, the head of the Chicago-based company addressed shareholders and reporters.

In ‘Charged,’ Journalist Looks at Role of Prosecutors in Mass Incarceration

A conversation with Emily Bazelon, an investigative journalist at the New York Times Magazine whose new book takes a hard look at how prosecutors contribute to overcharging and mass incarceration.

Illinois Riddled with Political – and Literal – Potholes

Finding billions of dollars to repair roads, bridges and other infrastructure needs is high on legislators’ list of priorities with five weeks left in their spring session, but so too are other hefty “asks” of first-time Gov. J.B. Pritzker.

April 29, 2019 - Full Show

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Controversial Proposal Would Require Corporate Board Diversity

Should the state require corporate boards of publicly held companies like McDonald’s and Boeing to seat women and African Americans? We discuss the proposal and whether it passes legal muster.

Age and the American Presidency: How Old is ‘Too Old’?

The Constitution says anyone under 35 is too young to be president, but are candidates in their 70s too old? What science can tell us about aging and job performance.