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Lollapalooza Security Tightened, But Challenges Persist

The annual music festival gets underway Thursday in Grant Park. Why this year’s four-day event comes with tightened security measures.

University of Chicago Plays Key Role in Trying to Save Niger’s Heritage

What a leading paleontologist in Chicago is doing to help the country of Niger save and display its rich cultural heritage.

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Emanuel Challenger Lightfoot, Police Union Tear Down Consent Decree

The Chicago Police Department is one step closer to making reforms, but a draft consent decree is drawing criticism, and the police union has vowed to sue. We speak with FOP President Kevin Graham.

Allegations of Abuse at Chicago-Area Shelters Housing Migrant Children

A ProPublica Illinois investigation uncovers allegations of abuse, inappropriate relationships and threats at nonprofit shelters housing migrant children. We speak with reporter Melissa Sanchez.

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Emanuel, Burke Sued Over Workers’ Compensation

Why a longtime political gadfly and a city worker are suing Mayor Rahm Emanuel and powerful Ald. Ed Burke in federal court.

July 30, 2018 - Full Show

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Country’s Only Mosaic School Pieces Together New Home in Edgewater

One of the oldest forms of art is still practiced throughout the world, but there is only one school in the United States where it’s taught. We go for a visit.

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Harvey Reaches Pension Deal, But Problems Persist Across the State

The city of Harvey finally strikes a deal with its underwater police and fire pension funds. What it could mean for hundreds of other Illinois towns.

How Wisconsin Went Red: New Book Traces Fall of ‘Progressive Bastion’

How a state that hadn’t voted for a Republican presidential candidate in more than 30 years helped elect Donald Trump. Author Dan Kaufman discusses his new book “The Fall of Wisconsin.”

Viewer Feedback: ‘Stay on the Warpath Protestors!’

Your thoughts about a planned anti-violence march along Lake Shore Drive to Wrigley Field.

Local School Councils: What They Do, What Challenges They Face

Chicago Public Schools implemented local school councils almost 30 years ago with hundreds of thousands of participants. Times have changed.

July 26, 2018 - Full Show

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Jamie Bernstein Recalls Life with ‘Lenny’ in ‘Famous Father Girl’

Jamie Bernstein on her new book and Ravinia performance remembering her famous father, Leonard Bernstein.

Willie Wilson Addresses Charity Event Cash Controversy

The Chicago mayoral candidate faces criticism after handing out nearly $300,000 in cash and checks at a charity event. “I haven’t done anything but give my own money away,” Wilson said of the cash controversy.

Mars Glows Bright as it Readies for Opposition, Close Approach

For the next several days, the celestial event calendar includes some stellar highlights for observers in Chicago and around the globe.