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Gov. Rauner Lays Out an Election-Year Agenda

The remaining 7.5 weeks of the Illinois General Assembly’s spring session comprise Gov. Bruce Rauner’s last real chance before November’s election to show voters that the skills he used to amass a personal fortune can transfer to state government.

April 9, 2018 - Full Show

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How the Cubs Changed Baseball – and America’s Relationship to the Sport

That storied and unstoppable Cubs double-play combination of “Tinker to Evers to Chance” is chronicled in a new book. We talk Cubs history with author David Rapp.

Apollo 8 Astronauts Recount Historic Mission at ‘Rocket Men’ Book Launch

The Apollo 8 astronauts reunite in Chicago as a new book by local author Robert Kurson celebrates the historic first human flight to the moon.

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Shomari Legghette, Paul Bauer: A Portrait of 2 Lives in Chicago Magazine

Chicago magazine offers detailed portraits of slain police Cmdr. Paul Bauer and the man charged in the case with first-degree murder. We speak with the reporters behind the story.

United 2017 Dragging Incident a Lesson for Airlines?

United Airline’s PR disaster might have served as a wake-up call to major airlines. An annual report rates how they’re doing.

Rep. Mike Quigley on Election Security, Russian Interference

As special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election moves forward, Illinois is in line for some $13 million in federal money to bolster election security.

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Race to Finish Wrigley Renovations, CTA Upgrades Before Cubs Home Opener

What Cub fans can expect from the latest round of off-season renovations.

What Oversight Should Civilians Have Over Chicago Police?

There’s more rancor than ever in deciding what a community board to oversee Chicago police should look like, and what powers civilians should have. 

April 5, 2018 - Full Show

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New WTTW Food Show ‘Dishalicious’ Takes Competition Out of Cooking

Chicago’s status as a restaurant hot spot is undeniable, but not much food television has come out of our city. That’s about to change.

Is Roskam Worried About a ‘Blue Wave’ in Illinois’ 6th District?

Republican U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam is running for his seventh term in Illinois’ 6th Congressional District, but not without stiff competition from the left.

New Book Documents Surprising Biodiversity of Chicago Area

There are 3,149 different types of plants in the Chicago region. A massive new book details every single one.

History Museum Highlights Photographer’s Exploration of Chicago Blues

His photographs captured a key moment in time. A new exhibition looks at the history and legacy of the Chicago blues through the lens of Raeburn “Ray” Flerlage.

April 4, 2018 - Full Show

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