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New Year Begins With Chicago Police Officer Committing Suicide

The Chicago Police Department has taken steps to combat low morale and suicide among its officers, but some are calling for more to be done.

Ask Geoffrey: What Happened to ‘World’s Greatest Newspaper’?

Geoffrey Baer has some newspaper history hot off of yesteryear’s presses, and dives deep into the fishy story of storm drain covers in this encore edition of Ask Geoffrey.

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Dec. 27, 2018 - Full Show

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19 New Laws to Know in 2019

On Jan. 1, 2019, more than 250 new laws take effect in Illinois, changing rules related to gun control and public safety to animal welfare, education – and possibly your cellphone. We give you the rundown.

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‘Brotherhood’ Takes Deep Dive Into America’s U-2 Spy Program

Who were the central players behind America’s U-2 spy program? A new book by Monte Reel tells all. 

Trump, Democrats Continue Battle Over Funding, With No Budget in Sight

Six days of a federal shutdown with no budget deal in sight. What’s happening in and out of the nation’s capital, and what can we expect? Lisa Desjardins of the “PBS NewsHour” joins us.

Nomophobia, Incel, Toxic: The 2018 Words of the Year

Are you scared of being separated from your cellphone? You are “nomophobic” – one of 2018’s words of the year. Linguist Jason Riggle gives us the rundown of this year’s top terms.

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‘Wright Brothers, Wrong Story’ the Untold Account of Historic Flight

Local author William Hazelgrove debunks what he calls “the Wright Brothers myth” in his new book about the history-making duo.

Chicago Artist’s Caricatures a New Yorker Staple

Meet Tom Bachtell, a longtime contributor to The New Yorker whose caricatures of famous people in popular culture go around the world.

Spotlight Politics: What’s Coming in 2019

Catch up on what you may have missed over the holidays – and get a look at what’s to come in 2019 – with our political correspondents in this weekly roundtable.

Dec. 26, 2018 - Full Show

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How Older Investors Can Avoid Financial Scams

It’s estimated that financial exploitation of seniors may cost as much as $3 billion every year. Joel Levin, director of the SEC’s Chicago regional office, shares tips for avoiding financial scams.

After Short Holiday Break, Mayoral Challenges Resume

The field of candidates is starting to take its final shape. Who’s in and who’s out in the race for Chicago mayor.

Bob Fioretti Focuses on Taxes, Pensions in 2nd Bid for Chicago Mayor

The attorney and former 2nd Ward alderman tells us why he’s running for Chicago mayor – again.

For South Side Native Dion ‘No I.D.’ Wilson, Hip-Hop About Intention

He’s not a household name, but the music executive and producer known as No I.D. is a major behind-the-scenes player. Meet the Chicago music producer who has recorded Kanye West, Jay-Z and others.