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Keeping Elections Safe From Hackers

After a breach of Illinois voters’ information, a look at how to keep election systems secure from hacks.

Rauner Threatens to Prolong Special Session If There’s No Budget by Friday

In a statement released Wednesday, Gov. Bruce Rauner said he would prolong the special legislative session “if the legislature fails to send a balanced budget package to my desk by Friday.”

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Gwendolyn Brooks: Still ‘Real Cool’ at 100

The Pulitzer Prize-winning poet also served as the state's poet laureate from 1968 until her death in 2000. Today's poets are finding creative ways to remember her.

Ask Geoffrey: Lyric Opera’s Marquee Mystery

Geoffrey Baer drops the curtain on an opera house mystery in this week’s encore edition of Ask Geoffrey.

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Illinois House Democrats Propose Own Budget Plan

Budget negotiations are ongoing in Springfield, with Friday's deadline edging ever closer. 

June 27, 2017 - Full Show

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Viewer Feedback: ‘Hedy Weiss Deserves Our Respect’

Viewers react to our discussion about the Chicago Sun-Times theater critic.

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Lawsuit Filed to Battle Cook County’s Soda Tax

A lawsuit aims to stop the sugary drink tax that's supposed to go into effect on Saturday.

New Campaign Aims to Boost Chicago’s Dismal Recycling Rate

Chicago’s recycling rate is among the lowest in the country. What the city is now doing to try to change that.

Exhibit Reveals Creative Process, Influence of Paul Gauguin

A new exhibit at the Art Institute showcases the little-known woodworking and ceramics of artist Paul Gauguin.

Hillary Clinton Addresses Importance of Literacy in Speech to Librarians

In an address to the American Library Association’s annual conference, the former Democratic presidential nominee addressed the importance of literacy and libraries. 

‘Reinvention Roadmap’ an Entrepreneurial Approach to Work, Career

How can you find work you’ll enjoy—or build a career? A new book by former Chicago Sun-Times columnist Liz Ryan tackles big questions about to today’s transformed job market.

What if a State Budget Doesn’t Pass?

Illinois lawmakers were in special session Monday—and all weekend—attempting to hash out a budget deal. But what if they don’t get it done before Friday?

Federal Law Enforcement Helps Chicago Fight Crime

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms is lending the city access to technology that police hope will help close thousands of gun cases opened every year.

June 26, 2017 - Full Show

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