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Aug. 4, 2025 - Full Show

Texas Democrats flee to Illinois to block a Trump-backed redistricting plan. And what recent air quality alerts could mean for your health.

Texas Democrats Prevent Trump-Backed Redistricting Vote After Leaving for Illinois, Other States

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, a potential 2028 presidential contender who has been one of Trump’s most outspoken critics during his second term, had been in quiet talks with Texas Democrats for weeks about offering support if they chose to leave the state.

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Hazy Skies Linger After Days of Poor Air Quality in Chicago. What It Could Mean for Your Health

The National Weather Service issued an air quality alert for the city on Thursday and kept extending it through Sunday night. There was no alert Monday.

Week in Review: Davis Not Running for Reelection; Mayor Floats New Taxes on Business

Longtime U.S. Rep. Danny Davis says he’s calling it a career — and endorsing a successor. And the Chicago Cubs say goodbye to Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg.

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July 31, 2025 - Full Show

Longtime U.S. Rep. Danny Davis says he won’t be running for reelection. And how Pilsen is responding to ICE concerns ahead of its Fiesta del Sol event.

Violence Prevention Groups Sound the Alarm Over Funding Cuts: ‘We Are Trying to Sustain Communities’

“We need our government officials,” said JaShawn Hill, executive director of Chicago Survivors. “We need philanthropic communities and people who believe in our mission to step in and to help leverage us, because if they don’t, we will not be able to provide the quality of care that we have been able to do.”

As Fiesta del Sol Kicks Off in Pilsen, Organizers Say They Plan to Protect Attendees From ICE Activity

People just started gathering in Pilsen for four days of food, music and carnival rides at the Fiesta del Sol festival — an annual Latino cultural celebration drawing more than 1 million people.

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U.S. Rep. Danny Davis Not Running for 16th Term in Congress

Davis, 83, will leave Congress as one of the most senior members of the House of Representatives and the ranking member of the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.

Lily Tomlin and the Story of Billie Jean King — a Match Made for the Stage

Legendary actor and comedian Lily Tomlin was in Chicago support “Billie Jean,” a play about another living legend — Billie Jean King, the groundbreaking champion of tennis and equality.

July 29, 2025 - Full Show

Mayor Brandon Johnson says new taxes on large companies are on the table. And a fire at a homeless encampment reignites safety concerns.

Advocates Push Back Against Cuts to Gender-Affirming Care for Minors: ‘This Care Is Life-Saving’

Some Chicago hospitals that have been on the forefront of providing gender-affirming care to patients under the age of 19 have pulled back on those services.

Fire at North Park Homeless Encampment Highlights Safety Concerns

The encampment along the North Shore Channel is now set to be removed, possibly displacing dozens.

Mayor Brandon Johnson Says New Taxes for Big Companies ‘On the Table’ to Help Fill Projected $1.2B Deficit

“It’s on the table,” Mayor Brandon Johnson said Tuesday at a City Hall news conference. “Everything has to be on the table. Everything has to be on the table.”

July 28, 2025 - Full Show

Chicago’s persistent violent crime numbers finally take a downturn — we talk about why. Plus, a look at the city’s efforts to hold the Chicago Police Department accountable.

With Shootings and Homicides Down in Chicago, Advocates Say There’s Still Work to Be Done

Chicago is seeing a historic drop in violent crime in the first half of the year. According to the Chicago Police Department, homicides and shootings are both down more than 30% in the first six months of the year compared to 2024.