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April 18, 2019 - Full Show

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Local Attorneys Offer Key Takeaways from Mueller Report

What’s in the redacted version of the Mueller report, and what it could all mean for the president.

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New Book ‘Pick Up the Pieces’ Explores 1970s Music Year by Year

Through a collection of cultural observations, critical analysis and hormone-tinged memories, John Corbett’s new book makes the case that the 1970s was a musical decade unlike any other.

Valerie Jarrett Outlines ‘Journey to the West Wing’ in New Memoir

Before she became the longest-serving White House adviser ever, Valerie Jarrett was a shy, bullied girl. She tells us about her new memoir, “Finding My Voice.”

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How to Ready Your Garden for Spring Planting

Before you dig in and start planting, give your garden some tender, loving care. The team from the Organic Gardener helps us prepare our soil for spring planting.

Chicago Sportscaster Chet Coppock Dies at 70

Chet Coppock was a fixture on local television and a pioneer of sports talk radio with his “Coppock on Sports” show on WMAQ-AM in Chicago. He died Wednesday following a car accident.

Spotlight Politics: More Changes Coming to City Hall

On Thursday, officials are due to certify the results of too-close-to-call runoff races in three Chicago wards. Will a longtime political dynasty lose its council clout? Our politics team digests the top stories of the week.

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April 17, 2019 - Full Show

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Former Mayoral Candidate Faces New Questions About Campaign Spending

Amara Enyia received big donations from some music superstars during her bid for mayor. But state election officials are now looking into exactly how that money is accounted for.

Ask Geoffrey: Was There an Egg Factory in Bronzeville?

A viewer says her uncle used to swipe eggs from a factory in Bronzeville in the 1940s or ‘50s. Chicago history eggs-pert Geoffrey Baer has the surprising answer to that and other questions in this encore edition of Ask Geoffrey.

Why One Sociologist Says It’s Time for Black Women to Date White Men

Cheryl Judice, the author of the new book “Interracial Relationships between Black Women and White Men,” tells us why she believes more black women should date outside their own race.

Dual Art Show at Intuit Makes Case for Art as Therapy

This pair of art shows couldn’t be more different, highlighting a New Zealand artist who hasn’t spoken in more than 50 years; and two Chicago artists who fight addiction with creativity.

Records: Kim Foxx Felt Office May Have Overcharged ‘Washed Up’ Smollett

Weeks after recusing herself from the felony prosecution of “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett, Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx sent texts to her second-in-command about the case, saying it appeared the office was “overcharging” the actor.

Lawmakers Uneasy About Pritzker’s Pension Plans

Illinois’ long-term pension debt tops $130 billion. What Gov. J.B. Pritzker plans to do – and what he won’t do – about that crushing burden.

April 16, 2019 - Full Show

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