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Cook County Finally Tops 70,000 Acres of Forest Preserve Land, Hitting Milestone With Newly Announced Purchase

So far in 2024, the district has acquired 249 acres, the second most in any year since 1984, according to officials with the Forest Preserve District of Cook County.

Johnson Slashes Proposed Property Tax Hike to $150M, Tells Alderpeople to Stop ‘Tantrums’

Mayor Brandon Johnson called on members of the Chicago City Council to do their job and stop throwing tantrums. “It’s time to grow up,” he said. “People in Chicago don’t have time for that.”

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Nov. 18, 2024 - Full Show

Hundreds gather to remember slain CPD Officer Enrique Martinez. Many after-school programs say they’re at risk of losing funding. And meet some of the members of Chicago’s first elected school board.

Newly Elected Members of Chicago’s School Board Share Their Visions for the District

The Chicago Board of Education is in the midst of massive change. Residents just voted in 10 members of the city’s first elected school board.

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After-School Programs Facing Cuts as Organizations Wait for State to Distribute Promised $50M

Illinois lawmakers previously approved $50 million for after-school and summer programs, but that funding hasn’t reached schools yet. This delay leaves Chicago Public Schools and local organizations facing difficult budget cuts.

New Documentary Explores the Lasting Impact of Leonardo da Vinci’s Life and Work

Artist, scientist, engineer and philosopher — titles that only scratch the surface of what 15th century Italian Leonardo da Vinci achieved. A new two-part PBS documentary series from Ken Burns, Sarah Burns and David McMahon dissects da Vinci’s life in an effort to make sense of his work and the impact he has to this day.

Week in Review: Trump’s Cabinet Nominees Spark Democratic Concerns; City Council Rejects Property Tax Hike

President-elect Trump starts planning his return to Washington — and picking his Cabinet. And the City Council unanimously votes down Mayor Johnson’s proposed property tax hike.

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City Council Votes Unanimously to Reject Mayor’s $300M Property Tax Hike Proposal

Before the stunning rebuke from all 50 alderpeople, including his closest allies, Mayor Brandon Johnson said he remained “committed to collaboration” and would work to craft a budget that reflects the city’s values by investing in people.

Nov. 12, 2024 - Full Show

Pushback to Mayor Brandon Johnson’s plan to hike property taxes. And efforts in Illinois to “shore up” protections ahead of a second Trump presidency.

Illinois House Speaker on Protecting Reproductive Rights, Balancing the State Budget

Democratic leaders — who kept their veto-proof majorities in both the state House and state Senate — are discussing what, if any, actions Illinois may take to “shore up” protections ahead of a second Trump presidency.

Johnson Acknowledges $300M Property Tax Hike Unlikely to Get Chicago City Council Approval

Mayor Brandon Johnson used a Tuesday afternoon news conference to cast the City Council’s apparent refusal to hike property taxes by $300 million as evidence of his collaborative approach to governing in Chicago, and not a rebuke of his leadership.

Nov. 11, 2024 - Full Show

What Donald Trump’s reelection could mean for his ongoing legal cases. And a federal court ruling finds Illinois’ assault weapons ban unconstitutional.

What Comes Next After Judge Strikes Down Illinois’ Assault Weapons Ban

Gun owners argue the ban infringes on their constitutional right to bear arms. Gun control advocates argue the ban is common sense and a way to protect Illinois residents from guns that are designed to be extra lethal.

Will Trump’s Hush Money Conviction Stand? A Judge Will Rule on the President-Elect’s Immunity Claim

Just a week after former President Donald Trump’s resounding election victory, a Manhattan judge is poised to decide whether to uphold the hush money verdict or dismiss it because of a U.S. Supreme Court decision in July that gave presidents broad immunity from criminal prosecution.

Remembering Ella Jenkins: A Pioneer in Children’s Music and Education Dies at 100

Ella Jenkins was known for revolutionizing children’s music with her signature “call and response” style found throughout her performances. The self-taught musician became a leading figure in American folk and children’s music of the 20th century.