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City Hall Veteran Gery Chico Enters Chicago Mayor’s Race

A former Chicago mayoral candidate who lost to Rahm Emanuel in 2011 is back in the race now that his former foe has withdrawn.

Field Museum to Release Gin Rooted in 1893 World’s Fair

To help mark its 125th anniversary, the Field Museum is preparing to release a gin made in the spirit of one of the biggest events in Chicago history.

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City Council On the Verge of Major Change

There’s a sea change happening in Chicago politics, not just with the mayor’s race, but with many of the 50 City Council races – and the results could shape the city’s future for years to come.

After Mistaking Murals for Graffiti, City Considers Public Art Registry

After the erroneous removal of two neighborhood murals, City Council is considering a proposal to protect and formally register Chicago’s public art.

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Pediatricians Group Releases New Guidelines for Treating Transgender Youth

Research shows transgender children benefit from early intervention, but just how young is too young? 

Sept. 18, 2018 - Full Show

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The 2 Chicagos: What a New Poll Says About the City and Its Residents

New data shows Chicago residents feel either immensely optimistic or pessimistic about the city based on factors like neighborhood, race and age. We take a closer look with the authors of the poll.

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Will Sexual Assault Allegations Derail Kavanaugh Confirmation?

For the second time in U.S. history, a Supreme Court nominee stands accused of sexual assault. What the allegations mean for Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination.

Black Sailors in Chicago Chart a New Course

Sailing is a mostly white, male sport. On the eve of the Race to Mackinac, we visit one crew that bucks both of those trends. 

Trump to Test Emergency Alert System That Contacts Every Cell Phone

An effort by FEMA to better warn U.S. residents of major emergencies and threats raises concerns about privacy and how the system could potentially be abused.

Sept. 17, 2018 - Full Show

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Argonne National Laboratory Assists Hurricane Florence Response

The important role computer models play in predicting the impact of hurricanes. We speak with David Brannegan of Argonne National Laboratory in Lemont, Illinois.

Windy City Times’ Tracy Baim Named New Publisher of Chicago Reader

The struggling alt-weekly brings in a longtime Chicago journalist as publisher. Can she keep it afloat?

No End in Sight for Chicago Hotel Workers’ Strike

Chicago’s biggest ever hotel strike is now in its 11th day. What workers want – and where things stand with their demands.

Van Dyke Trial to Stay in Cook County as Arguments Get Underway

Defense attorneys have argued a fair trial in Cook County is impossible. But the judge in the high-profile murder case said jurors should be believed when they say they’ll be impartial. More from the first day of arguments.