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Simulating Military Life Preps CPS Students for Life Beyond High School

The city’s military academies help some Chicago Public Schools students reach new heights. We visit Air Force Academy High School.

Chance the Rapper Scolds Chicago City Council

Grammy winner and Chicago native Chance the Rapper showed up at Wednesday’s City Council meeting to give aldermen—and Mayor Rahm Emanuel—a piece of his mind.

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Nov. 8, 2017 - Full Show

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Andrea Zopp’s Plans to Attract Business and Development to Chicago

The city’s former deputy mayor in charge of neighborhood redevelopment talks about her new role as CEO of World Business Chicago.

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Ask Geoffrey: The History of Houseboats on the Chicago River

Geoffrey Baer gets ready for a new voyage along the Chicago River with viewer questions about the history of our city’s favorite Y-shaped waterway.

Retired Astronaut Scott Kelly on the Power of ‘Endurance’

He holds the American record for most consecutive days in space. Retired astronaut Scott Kelly discusses the incredible mission described in his new book, “Endurance: A Year in Space, A Lifetime of Discovery.”

Lawmakers Pass Measures Cracking Down on Sexual Harassment

Sexual harassment has been part of the way of life at the Illinois state capital for decades. Lawmakers on Tuesday spent much of the day decrying that culture and approving measures intended to root it out.

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Nov. 7, 2017 - Full Show

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Dating in the Digital World: How Matchmaking Sites Are Changing Society

While it may have seemed taboo 15 or 20 years ago, online dating is now a courtship commonplace. We explore the growing prominence of dating in the digital world.

Proposed Legislation Targets Illinois Gun Retailers

President Donald Trump again says Chicago has the nation’s toughest gun laws. While that’s not true, local prosecutors and gun control advocates say it’s because of holes in the law that getting a gun here is so easy. Lawmakers are now considering tighter regulations in Illinois.

Tax Overhaul, New Fed Policy Could Chart New Course for U.S. Economy

Tempers flare in Congress as House Republicans move quickly to overhaul the nation’s tax system. A look at the economic politics and policies at play.

Author: Trump’s Election Won’t Stop ‘End of White Christian America’

Robert P. Jones on why the election of President Donald Trump was the “death rattle” of white Christian America.

Wheaton Military Museum Expands Historic Mission

Marching through 100 years of military history in the recently expanded First Division Museum at Cantigny Park.

State Lawmakers Scramble to Tackle Charges of Sexual Harassment

Legislators return to Springfield on Tuesday for the second half of the annual veto session. Front and center: What’s being done in the capital about sexual harassment. 

Nov. 6, 2017 - Full Show

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