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CPS Unveils Progress Reports to Advance ‘Learn. Plan. Succeed’ Program

While Chicago Public Schools students make plans for their futures, we speak with schools chief Janice Jackson about the present.

The Dangerous Beauty of ‘Chiberia’

Chicago is seldom brought to its knees by brutal weather conditions, but Wednesday was a rare exception. And while subzero temperatures made the outdoors dangerous, they also created extreme beauty.

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Chicago Copes with Record-Setting Cold

Just how historic is Wednesday’s polar punch, and how are city agencies helping residents cope?

Inspector General Decries ‘Keep Your Mouth Shut’ Culture at City Hall

Amid a stunning corruption scandal that includes government raids, undercover moles, Viagra and massage parlors, Joe Ferguson has called for reform of the City Council’s culture.

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Speaker Madigan the Latest Snared in Solis Wiretap

Bombshell reporting from the Chicago Sun-Times details a federal probe of Ald. Danny Solis, and tells of a secretly recorded conversation involving, arguably, the state’s most powerful politician.

Solis Investigation: Attorneys Explain Potential Impact of Yearslong Federal Probe

Analysis of the possible legal implications of the investigation surrounding Ald. Danny Solis, and the power brokers he recorded for the government.

Jan. 29, 2019 - Full Show

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Congress Back to Work Despite State of the Union Delay

Congress looks to avoid another shutdown. “PBS NewsHour” correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports on a very busy day on Capitol Hill – that doesn’t include the State of the Union.

The Implications of Six Flags Biometrics Ruling on Silicon Valley

What an Illinois Supreme Court ruling about biometrics privacy could mean for Google, Facebook – and everyone else.

‘Arresting’ Exhibition Showcases Fine Art, Sculpture of Medieval Africa

The new Block Museum show “Caravans of Gold, Fragments in Time” showcases the splendor and influence of medieval West and North Africa. We tour the exhibition with a special guest from the Smithsonian.

American Auto History Shines at Chicago Vintage Motor Carriage

Travel through American automotive history with a glimpse at an extraordinary private collection of vintage cars.

Jan. 28, 2019 - Full Show

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Chicago Mayor’s Race: Mendoza, Preckwinkle Spar Over Ethics

Susana Mendoza, one of 14 candidates running for Chicago mayor, releases her ethics plan as early voting is set to begin Tuesday.

Gillette’s ‘We Believe’ Ad Sparks Controversy, Dialogue

What does a new ad campaign say about masculinity in the #MeToo era? We explore reactions both positive and negative to Gillette’s “We Believe” commercial.

Snowstorm Likely a Prelude to More Dangerous Weather

How Chicagoans handled a snowy start to the week – and how the city is preparing for worsening conditions.