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Report: Pilsen Post Office Clerk Told Customers to ‘Speak English’

Community leaders are pushing the postal service for answers – and changes – after a customer reported a clerk who refused to help Spanish-speaking customers.

February 11, 2020 - Full Show

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Inside the ‘Bug’ Infestation at Steppenwolf Theatre

The revival of Tracy Letts’ 1996 play “Bug” stars his wife, Steppenwolf ensemble member Carrie Coon. We spoke to the creative team right before opening night.

Sen. Durbin on Trump: ‘This Isn’t Going to End’

When he cast his vote finding President Donald Trump guilty on two articles of impeachment, Sen. Dick Durbin called it a “sad and angry moment.” Now that the trial is over, Durbin fears Trump won’t change his behavior.

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Tribune Buyouts: Mixed Emotions for Longtime Journalists Leaving Company

Two veteran journalists who agreed to leave the Chicago Tribune after a recent round of buyouts talk about their hopes for the company’s future.

Primary Politics: Should Illinois Come First in 2024?

On the heels of the Iowa caucuses debacle, Illinois leaders are trying to rally support for the state to hold the first presidential primary in 2024. But is that a good idea?

New Bill Could Give Illinois Students Time Off to Address Mental Health Issues

State Sen. Rob Martwick says the bill would grant students up to five excused absences from class to let them “take care of their mental health, just like they would be with a broken bone or the flu.”

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Crain’s Headlines: Traffic at Midway Drops to 20-Year Lows

Traffic at Midway Airport dropped last year to its lowest level in two decades—and the decline is likely to continue as long as the Boeing 737 Max is grounded.

February 10, 2020 - Full Show

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Joe Walsh: ‘I Would Support Any Democrat’ Over Trump

Declaring President Donald Trump unbeatable in a Republican Party that has become a “cult,” former U.S. Rep. Joe Walsh says he will do everything he can to help a Democrat – any Democrat – defeat Trump in November.

Chicago Film Critics Weigh in on Oscars 2020, CFCA Awards

Brad Pitt is expecting to grab his first Oscar ever this Sunday night. Two local film critics share their predictions for this year’s awards.

State Offers Guidance on Medical Pot

A little more than a month after Illinois legalized marijuana, questions remain about whether the program is as equitable as promised. The popularity of pot is also affecting medical users.

Historic Near North Houses Headed for Landmark Status

A proposed new landmark district aims to protect historic Chicago homes from demolition, but some owners worry it will tie their hands.

Advocates Push for Protections Amid Fears of Obama Center Displacement

The proposed 20-acre Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park is raising new concerns about property values and lower-income residents getting pushed out of the area.

In Chicago, Legal Pot Could be Just the Beginning. Are Mushrooms Next?

Chicago could become the largest city in the nation to decriminalize natural psychedelics like mushrooms and peyote.