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Illinois’ Bicentennial: People, Places and Things to Celebrate

From its majestic rivers to Lake Michigan, and sky-high architecture to vast, fertile prairies, there really is no other state like Illinois.

Former Chief of Staff Remembers George H.W. Bush

Chicagoan Samuel Skinner knew former President George H.W. Bush, who died Friday at age 94, for nearly 40 years. Skinner joins us in conversation.

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FBI Raids Offices of 14th Ward Ald. Ed Burke

The FBI executed search warrants Thursday at both the ward office and City Council office of powerful Ald. Ed Burke, City Council’s longest serving member. What Burke had to say about the day’s events.

What FBI Raid Could Mean for Chicago’s Most Powerful Alderman

Powerful Chicago Ald. Ed Burke appears to be the target of a federal investigation. Former federal prosecutor Renato Mariotti weighs in on the events of the day.

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Nov. 29, 2018 - Full Show

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‘Angels Too Soon’ Remembers Tragedy at Our Lady of the Angels

It’s been 60 years since a fire at Our Lady of the Angels school killed 92 students and three nuns. We revisit the WTTW documentary about that tragedy, “Angels Too Soon.”

Controversial Lincoln Yards Proposal to Get Public Airing

It’s a $6 billion city-within-a-city proposed for a densely populated area on the city’s North Side. Why the massive project is getting so much pushback.

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Legislator Apologizes for Remarks Met With ‘Applause Instead of Handcuffs’

Harsh political rhetoric is common these days, but did a state legislator take it too far?

Nov. 28, 2018 - Full Show

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Rosellen Brown Spins Epic Tale of Gilded Age Chicago in ‘Lake on Fire’

A new novel by the New York Times bestselling author and Hyde Park resident is getting rave reviews. Rosellen Brown joins us in discussion.

Why Fewer Families Are Bringing Home Babies Through Adoption

Adoption advocates have spent the past month working to raise awareness about adoption as a way to grow a family. But whether they are done privately or internationally, adoptions are happening less frequently.

Nov 27, 2018 - Full Show

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Prosecutors Say Police ‘Violated Public Trust’ in Alleged McDonald Cover-Up

Were three Chicago cops adhering to an unofficial “code of silence” when they allegedly tried to cover up details of the Laquan McDonald shooting? Or were they simply working by the book? The latest from the courtroom.

Exit Interview: Cook County Clerk David Orr

After nearly 40 years in public office, Cook County Clerk David Orr is leaving the political stage. He joins us to discuss the past, present and future of elections.

Deadline Day Arrives for Chicago Mayoral Hopefuls

Candidates aiming to be Chicago’s next mayor had until 5 p.m. Monday to turn in the paperwork that will get them on the ballot – paperwork that includes the signatures of at least 12,500 registered Chicago voters.