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Stage is Set for Major Fight Over Illinois Constitution, Tax Policy

The latest on a possible – and major – amendment to the state constitution that would lift a requirement that all income be taxed at a flat rate.

Chicago Couple Opens Lakeside Resort in Wisconsin’s Northwoods

A dispatch from Wisconsin’s Northwoods, where Darren and Genevieve Coady hopes to reel in other Chicagoans who want an old-fashioned vacation experience.

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April 9, 2019 - Full Show

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Chicago School Board: Better to Elect or Appoint?

There’s a grassroots push for an elected school board in Chicago, but how would a move away from an appointed board impact students? We discuss the pros and cons with Jesse Sharkey and Rufus Williams.

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Neil Shubin Hunts Fossils in Antarctic ‘Graveyard’

Renowned University of Chicago paleontologist Neil Shubin recently returned from an expedition to search for fossils in Antarctica. He tells us about his trip.

New Book Tells Stories from Inside the Therapist’s Room

She is a psychotherapist and author of the “Dear Therapist” advice column. Lori Gottlieb tells us about her new book, “Maybe You Should Talk to Someone.”

Zero-Waste Advocate Shares Strategies for Reducing Trash

In many ways, modern American life is set up for convenience and speed – and that can generate a lot of garbage. What you can do at home to reduce your waste output.

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Sales Dry Up for Boeing’s Grounded 737 Max Jets

Lawsuits mount and sales tumble in the aftermath of two deadly crashes involving Boeing’s 737 Max jet. Can the company repair its reputation? Commercial pilot Rob Mark weighs in.

April 8, 2019 - Full Show

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Illinois is Really Close to Legalizing Marijuana … Or Is It?

Gov. J.B. Pritkzer is counting on Illinois to legalize recreational marijuana as part of his proposed spending plan. The latest in the ongoing debate over legalization.

Economists Differ on Prospects for City, State Under Progressive Agenda

With Gov. J.B. Pritzker seeking a state graduated income tax and Mayor-elect Lori Lightfoot rethinking tax subsidies for controversial city projects, two economists offer their take on the local and national economy.

Emanuel, Lightfoot Strike Deal on Lincoln Yards Vote, Rankling Aldermen

Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Mayor-elect Lori Lightfoot cut a deal on Lincoln Yards, confusing aldermen who were set to make a key vote Monday.

Bleacher Bum Turns Passion for Baseball into Art

A story from the Wrigley Field bleachers, where one fan’s love for a beer vendor turned her into a baseball artist. 

‘The Torture Machine’ Recounts 50 Years of Fighting Police Misconduct

From the murder of Fred Hampton to the Jon Burge torture ring, a new book by attorney Flint Taylor recounts the fight for justice in the face of racism and police misconduct in Chicago.

Loyola Basketball: A History of Remarkable Ramblers Teams

Longtime Chicago sportswriter Fred Mitchell tells us about his new book as we look back at the Loyola Ramblers’ magical season – just one year ago – when they went all the way to the Final Four.