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Shootings Wounding Chicago Children Rise in 2016, But Few Arrests Made

A new WBEZ report focuses on Chicago children hurt and killed by violence in 2016.

December 29, 2016 - Full Show

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Long-Vacant Michael Reese Site Poised for Development

The city is asking for proposals to develop the former Michael Reese Hospital site, which has sat vacant for nearly a decade. But what’s the best fit for the 50-acre plot?

Christian Relics in the Chicago Area

Religious relics are important in many religions, and Chicago Sun-Times reporter Robert Herguth recently wrote about some Christian relics on our doorstep. He joins us to talk about what he found.

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Civil Rights Icon on America’s Racial Divide, Then and Now

Ruby Bridges became a civil rights icon at the age of 6, when she became the first African-American child to attend a previously all-white elementary school in New Orleans. She joins us in discussion.

Local Piano Prodigy Takes His Artistry Around the World

Young keyboard sensation Joshua Mhoon joins us in performance and conversation about his studies in Chicago and abroad.

17 New Illinois Laws to Know in 2017

Higher city property taxes and a slew of new state laws go into effect at the start of the New Year. We give you the rundown.

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December 28, 2016 - Full Show

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Your Money: Year-End Financial Tips, Resolutions for 2017

As 2016 comes to a close, what are the smart steps we should be taking with our money? We get tips from a certified financial planner.

Study: Illinois’ Fiscal Mess Will Take a Decade to Fix

It’s no secret that Illinois is in a perilous fiscal situation. But just how bad is it? A new study aims to answer that question definitively.

Term Limits: Would They Help or Hurt Illinois?

Despite apparent public support, the question of whether term limits should be imposed on legislators hasn’t made it onto the ballot in Illinois. We discuss the pros and cons.

Ask Geoffrey: Which Came First, Eisenhower or Old Main Post Office?

The Eisenhower Expressway runs beneath the Old Main Post Office, causing one viewer to wonder which came first. Geoffrey Baer delves into the history of these interlinked landmarks in this encore edition of Ask Geoffrey.

Erwin Helfer, Blues Professor, Pounding Pianos at Age 80

A Chicago master of blues and boogie-woogie piano joins us in conversation and performance.

A Final Toast to Iconic Chicago Restaurant the Cape Cod Room

For 83 years, the famous and not-so famous fell in love with the Cape Cod Room. But the iconic Chicago restaurant will soon serve its last meals. We tell you why.

December 27, 2016 - Full Show

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