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June 7, 2018 - Full Show

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ProPublica Illinois Investigates ‘Stuck Kids’ in Psychiatric Hospitals

An investigation published this month outlines a disturbing pattern when it comes to the care of children in Illinois psychiatric hospitals. Reporter Duaa Eldeib joins us with details.

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Broadway Actor Len Cariou Reminisces About Sondheim, ‘Sweeney Todd’

The legendary Broadway actor brings his one-man show “Broadway and the Bard” to Chicago. Len Cariou joins us in discussion.

At Blues Fest, a Taste of Delmark Records’ History and Future

We stop by Delmark Records, where a blues summit took place this week in preparation for the 35th annual Chicago Blues Festival in Millennium Park.

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June 6, 2018 - Full Show

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Why Are There Fewer Boats in Monroe Harbor?

Monroe Harbor looks very different this boating season: it’s only half full. What the Chicago Park District is doing with the extra space.

Trump Ponders Commutation for Blagojevich, Pardon for Himself

President Donald Trump has issued a string of unusual commutations and pardons, including one championed by reality star Kim Kardashian West. Will Rod Blagojevich be next? 

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Top Madigan Official Accused of Harassment Resigns

Tim Mapes, House Speaker Michael Madigan’s top aide, has resigned following allegations made by a state employee accusing Mapes of making sexually inappropriate remarks.

June 5, 2018 - Full Show

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CPS Chief Responds to Scathing Investigation into Student Sexual Abuse

Chicago Public Schools says that by August it expects to have the results of a top-to-bottom review of its practices for handling cases of sexual misconduct. More from CPS CEO Janice Jackson.

The ‘Buzz’ Behind Beekeeping: Colonizing a New Hive

If you’re not ready to raise chickens in your backyard, you could try your hand at another popular trend: urban beekeeping.

Legislative Leaders on Springfield’s Spring Session

State Senate President John Cullerton and House Republican Leader Jim Durkin on a major bipartisan agreement and lingering pieces of unfinished business.

June 4, 2018 - Full Show

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Behind the ‘Betrayed’ Series with Chicago Tribune’s David Jackson

An explosive Chicago Tribune investigation reveals sexual abuse of students and failures to respond at Chicago Public Schools. We speak with one of the lead reporters on the series.

Remembering Chicago Bluesman Eddy ‘The Chief’ Clearwater

Alligator recording artist and 2016 Blues Hall of Fame inductee Edward Harrington, aka Eddy “The Chief” Clearwater, died Friday of heart failure, his family reports. He was 83 years old.