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‘Love, Africa’ Details Beauty, Danger of Conflicted Continent

Jeffrey Gettleman was born and raised in Evanston, but a trip to Kenya when he was 18 years old changed the trajectory of his life.

Illinois House Members on State Budget Impasse

The state owes nearly $15 billion in unpaid bills, and if a budget isn’t passed, the backlog could swell to $24 billion. Can a deal be made? We discuss the budget crisis.

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June 12, 2017 - Full Show

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Chicago FOP President and ACLU Weigh In on Police Reform

On the road to reform, which path should the Chicago Police Department take: one with or without federal oversight?

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Urban Nature: ‘Chicago’s Crossroads’

If you want to know what Chicago looked like 200 years ago, head to the city’s southeast corner, where native wetlands, forests and prairies all come together.

Sidney Blumenthal Tells Story of Lincoln’s Political Evolution

The Lincoln biographer and Clinton family adviser discusses his newest book, “Westling With His Angel.”

June 8, 2017 - Full Show

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Tribune: Cook County Property Assessments ‘Fundamentally Flawed’

An extensive Chicago Tribune investigation claims the county’s property tax system favors the rich over the poor. The Tribune reporter and a representative from the Cook County Assessor’s Office join us in discussion.

James Comey Testifies: Trump Administration ‘Chose to Defame Me’

During Thursday’s hearing, the former FBI Director said his rationale for documenting conversations with President Donald Trump was due to a fear that Trump “might lie about the nature of [their] meeting.”

Remembering Gwendolyn Brooks on Her 100th Birthday

Wednesday marks what would have been the 100th birthday for poet Gwendolyn Brooks.

June 7, 2017 - Full Show

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How SB1 Would Rewrite Illinois’ Broken Education Funding Formula

The Democrat-backed bill would increase state funding to every public school district in the state. But it still faces an uncertain future as critics chide what they see as preferential treatment for Chicago Public Schools.

Celebrating Frank Lloyd Wright’s 150th Birthday

The Wisconsin native, born on June 8, 1867, is widely regarded as the greatest American architect ever. We discuss his legacy with David Bagnall, the curator of the Frank Lloyd Wright Trust.

Eyes on Security at Wrigley Field, Other Potential Chicago Targets

Recent terror attacks in Manchester and London have cities with high-profile public targets eyeing their security for potential vulnerabilities.

Judge to Decide Which Bills Get Paid First

Illinois government is sitting on $14.68 billion of bills it can’t afford to pay, and providers of Medicaid are suing to get to the front of the line.