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Former Senior EPA Administrator on Trump’s Environmental Moves

The proposed new Foxconn plant in Wisconsin gets an air quality exemption. We speak with a former senior EPA administrator on the impact of that move and more.

Former Fashion Photographer Finds Beauty in Nature

After 20 years in the fashion industry, Owen Deutsch wasn’t planning on getting back into photography. But then he discovered a new subject: birds.

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DePaul Students Develop Video Games to Trigger Empathy, Understanding

What “deep games” are and how they can provide more than entertainment. We speak with game developer Doris Rusch of the Deep Games Laboratory at DePaul’s School of Design.

Open Up! Group Pushing for Expanded Chicago Public Library Hours

Chicago libraries serve “a multitude of community functions” and should be open longer, says Kang Chiu of the Chicago Coalition of Library Friends.

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How the ‘Formidable’ Eunice Kennedy Shriver ‘Changed the World’

From the Special Olympics to Congress and beyond: The new book “Eunice” explores the formidable impact of Eunice Kennedy Shriver.

Lori Lightfoot Launches Mayoral Campaign

She says she offers a progressive vision for the city. Lori Lightfoot formally announces her campaign to take on Mayor Rahm Emanuel.

Civic Federation Slams Rauner’s Budget Plans

Stern warnings on state budget prospects from a nonpartisan fiscal watchdog.

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Emanuel Laps the Ever-Expanding Mayoral Field in Fundraising

To put Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s fundraising advantage into perspective: a total of $6.6 million has been raised so far in this campaign, according to the Illinois Campaign for Political Reform – $6.1 of it by Emanuel.

May 9, 2018 - Full Show

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More Allegations of Sexual Misconduct and Abuse Against R. Kelly

Two women bring new accusations against R&B superstar R. Kelly. Veteran music journalist Jim DeRogatis joins us with the latest.

Trump Withdraws US from Iran Deal as North Korea Nuclear Talks Loom

President Donald Trump called it “a horrible one-sided deal.” How pulling out of the Iran nuclear deal could impact talks with North Korea.

The Fight to Save Evanston’s Harley Clarke Mansion

Will an historic lakefront mansion be restored? Or will it fall to the wrecking ball?

How to Stay Healthy Amid Spike in Mosquito- and Tick-Borne Illnesses

A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds cases of disease from mosquito, tick and flea bites tripled between 2004 and 2016 – and Illinois was among the states most affected.

Key Questions Remain Ahead of Obama Center Vote

Next week, the city is poised to take the first of several votes on the Obama Presidential Center. Why some community groups want to slow down the process.

May 8, 2018 - Full Show

Watch the May 8, 2018 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."