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Chicago’s 7-Cent Bag Tax to Start Feb. 1

Shopping trips may become additionally taxing for Chicagoans starting in February as the checkout bag tax is set to go into effect on the first of the month.

Behind the Court Case That Could Shut Down State Government

State employees are in the middle of a political war on two fronts, both of which could leave workers broke. Both could also spur action that could end Illinois’ 19-month budget impasse by forcing a shutdown.

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January 30, 2017 - Full Show

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Local Officials Condemn, Question Trump Travel Ban

The latest from local elected officials on President Donald Trump’s travel ban after a weekend of confusion and protest at O’Hare.

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Muslim Civil Rights Group Sues Over Constitutionality of Travel Ban

The Council on American-Islamic Relations filed a federal lawsuit Monday over the constitutionality of President Donald Trump’s executive order, which they say targets Muslims.

Does Trump’s Travel Ban Make Americans Less Safe?

The White House pushes back against criticism of President Donald Trump’s travel ban. Is the executive order a big setback for counterterrorism efforts?

Luvvie Ajayi Offers Up Some ‘Act-Right’ in New Book ‘I'm Judging You’

A Chicago author’s new book lays out the case that we can all do better.

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January 26, 2017 - Full Show

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New Reality: 4 Progressives Report on Congress

Republican lawmakers help President Donald Trump in his first whirlwind week in office. Democratic Congress members join us with their reactions.

Former Fenger Principal Liz Dozier on ‘Chicago Beyond’ Project

2017 in Chicago is off to another violent start. Public schools face a resource crunch. And an educator experienced in how those problems intertwine is trying to tackle both.

New Book Seeks to Answer the ‘Why’ Behind the Holocaust

For 36 years, professor Peter Hayes sought to understand and explain the Holocaust to students at Northwestern University. He joins us to discuss his new book. 

Viewer Feedback: ‘Is This Guy Kidding? Chicago is Rudderless’

Viewers sound off on our interview with Mayor Rahm Emanuel.

Gentler Governor Calls for Compromise but Sticks to Demands

Gov. Bruce Rauner largely bypassed Illinois’ myriad troubles and instead spent much of his speech Wednesday listing his administration’s achievements and calling for cooperation. 

January 25, 2017 - Full Show

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Study Finds Large-Scale Tornado Outbreaks Increasing

The increasing frequency of tornadoes, and a new study on gun violence. Those stories more from the world of science with Rabiah Mayas.