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Cook County Jail Inmates Turn Vegetable Oil into Diesel Fuel

A small group of detainees are learning how to make biodiesel fuel from reclaimed cooking oil. Hundreds of gallons have so far been produced – and thousands of dollars saved – but officials also tout the program’s rehabilitative value.

January 22, 2020 - Full Show

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Does Illinois Have the Energy to Opt out of FERC?

A Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ruling issued in December could lead to a spike in your energy bills – but then again, maybe not. It’s the latest energy battle set to play out in Springfield.

The Impact of Citizens United, 10 Years Later

On the 10th anniversary of one of the United States’ most divisive Supreme Court rulings, two legal analysts share their differing views on the impact Citizens United has had on campaign funding and the nation’s political process.

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Rocks, Minerals and Gemstones Share Spotlight at Oak Brook Museum

There is now more to explore at a local museum that really rocks. We visit the Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art, which recently reopened to the public.

How Should Chicago Handle a ‘Climate Emergency’?

Ald. Matt Martin recently introduced a resolution in City Council declaring a state of climate emergency. The plan calls for citywide budgetary measures and policies to reduce carbon emissions, but some worry about its economic impact. 

Pot Makes Pets Sick, Says Veterinary Group

Marijuana may produce pleasurable affects in people, but for pets, the mind-altering substance can be dangerous and even lethal, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association. “We don’t want people to think it’s benign or harmless,” said Michael San Filippo of the AVMA.

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Impeachment Arguments as Seen by Democrats, Trump Team

A look at the main points Democrats are making as they argue for President Donald Trump’s removal from office, and Trump’s response as the defense team pushes for his speedy acquittal.

Crain’s Headlines: Boeing Looks to Summer for 737 Max Approval

Bloomberg reports that Boeing is telling customers the grounded 737 Max jet won’t be approved to fly until June or July. That’s months later than previously anticipated.

January 21, 2020 - Full Show

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Chicago Educator, Civil Rights Activist Reflects on Legacy of MLK

Martin Luther King Jr. was known for speaking out against racial segregation, voter disenfranchisement and economic inequality. We discuss his life and legacy with a man who marched with him: Paul Adams III.

Decades After Congress Passes ERA, Its Future Still Unclear

Women take to the streets across the country just as Virginia passes the Equal Rights Amendment. What’s the future of the ERA?

Illinois Senators Elect New President: Oak Park’s Don Harmon

Illinois’ primary election isn’t until March, but perhaps the most consequential state race of the year has already taken place, as state senators on Sunday elected a new president: Sen. Don Harmon of Oak Park.

5G Could Eventually Transform Our World – But for Now, Think Faster Downloads

It’s being rolled out across Chicago with much fanfare, but when will the reality of 5G communication live up to the hype?

Chicago Tribune Reporters Sound the Alarm on Newspaper’s Future

Two Chicago Tribune investigative reporters are speaking publicly about their fears for the company amid staff cuts and uncertainty over the hedge fund Alden Global Capital, now the largest shareholder of Tribune Publishing.