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Lawmakers Weigh In As State Budget Deal Edges Closer

After a bruising two-year battle, Illinois may be on the brink of a budget. Lawmakers from either side of the budget divide join us with insights.

Anti-Violence Activist Tio Hardiman on His 2nd Bid for Governor

The head of the nonprofit group Violence Interrupters says his platform includes job creation, reducing gun violence, boosting public school funding and bridging gaps between Democrats and Republicans.

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Tax, Budget Vote May Be Too Late for Illinois to Escape ‘Junk’ Status

Thursday will be do or die for an income tax increase and Illinois’ first budget since July 2015, following a warning from Moody’s that the state is under review for a credit rating downgrade.

Chicago Filmmaker’s Portraits Honor Transgender People Killed in 2016

Artwork by Lilly Wachowski, best known as co-director of “The Matrix,” honors 27 transgender people killed last year—and allows the viewer to look them in the eyes.

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Northwestern Opens Gender-Neutral, Multi-Stall Bathroom

As the national debate over gender-neutral bathrooms continues, Northwestern says its new facility is the first of its kind at a major Chicago university.

Radogno Resigns, Democrats Introduce Tax Plan

Two days before a Springfield special legislative session is scheduled to end, Illinois Senate Minority Leader Christine Radogno announced she will resign Saturday.

June 29, 2017 - Full Show

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Mayor Faces Heat on Chicago Police Reform

Will the mayor cave to pressure to get independent oversight of the Chicago Police Department?

American Music Festival Rocks FitzGerald’s for the 36th Year

Since 1981, FitzGerald’s in Berwyn has played host to an array of talent as part of its American Music Festival. Meet the club’s owner and a Bay Area singer-songwriter performing at the fest this weekend.

Summer Gardening: How to Maximize Your Crops

Organic gardener Jeanne Nolan explains how to keep your gardening soil productive and shares tips for succession planting. 

Asian Carp Caught 9 Miles from Lake Michigan

An 8-pound Asian carp was discovered last week beyond an electric barrier designed to prevent the invasive fish from reaching Lake Michigan. 

Survival Stories, Photos Commemorate Dark Chapter in US History

A new book and a Chicago-area survivor recall the infamous internment of Japanese-Americans that took place 75 years ago.

Cook County to Release Findings of Independent Review of Assessment Process

Cook County Assessor Joseph Berrios says that he will release the findings of an independent review of the county's property tax assessment system.

June 28, 2017 - Full Show

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Three Cops Indicted in Alleged Laquan McDonald Cover-Up

A Cook County special prosecutor has indicted three Chicago police officers on multiple charges in connection with the shooting death of Laquan McDonald in October of 2014.