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Chicago Mayoral Candidates Differ on Elected School Board

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle secures a mayoral endorsement from the Chicago Teachers Union as candidates stake out positions on an elected CPS board. 

Spotlight Politics: Top Spot on Mayoral Ballot Goes To …

A lesser-known mayoral candidate wins a lottery to get the top spot on February’s ballot. We take a deep dive into that and other top political headlines in our new weekly feature.

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Dec. 5, 2018 - Full Show

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Defense Scheduled to Begin Case in McDonald Conspiracy Trial Thursday

Defense attorneys for three Chicago police officers will have their first opportunity to present evidence Thursday morning. But it remains to be seen if any witnesses will be called.

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A Controversial Fishing Style: Snagging for Salmon in Chicago Harbors

From Oct. 1 through Dec. 31, fishermen in Illinois are allowed to use a specific technique to catch salmon that’s banned in several other states. What snagging is, and where you’re allowed to do it.

Ald. Ed Burke Holds High-Dollar Fundraiser Amid Federal Probe

Powerful Ald. Ed Burke, who is under federal scrutiny, holds a fundraiser as mayoral candidates start to distance themselves from the embattled chair of the City Council Finance Committee.

Dec. 4, 2018 - Full Show

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New Cases of HIV in Chicago at Record Lows, But More Work Ahead

It’s been 30 years since the first commemoration of World AIDS Day. We take a look at promising treatments, and some stark statistics.

London Photographer Shines a Light on Chicago People, Places

Abigail Zoe Martin moved to Chicago three years ago and used her camera as a calling card. A new exhibition of her work features portraits of both famous faces and little-known locals.

Dec. 3, 2018 - Full Show

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Chicago Mayor’s Race: Candidates Challenge Petition Signatures

Candidates for Chicago mayor have now officially entered the rough and tumble part of the contest, and Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza says other campaigns are trying to silence her voice.

Illinois’ Bicentennial: People, Places and Things to Celebrate

From its majestic rivers to Lake Michigan, and sky-high architecture to vast, fertile prairies, there really is no other state like Illinois.

Former Chief of Staff Remembers George H.W. Bush

Chicagoan Samuel Skinner knew former President George H.W. Bush, who died Friday at age 94, for nearly 40 years. Skinner joins us in conversation.

FBI Raids Offices of 14th Ward Ald. Ed Burke

The FBI executed search warrants Thursday at both the ward office and City Council office of powerful Ald. Ed Burke, City Council’s longest serving member. What Burke had to say about the day’s events.

What FBI Raid Could Mean for Chicago’s Most Powerful Alderman

Powerful Chicago Ald. Ed Burke appears to be the target of a federal investigation. Former federal prosecutor Renato Mariotti weighs in on the events of the day.