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Disaster and Survival

We take a look at a new book that sheds light on one of the most horrific plane crashes, 25 years after the accident. 

Illinois Adoptees Mark Anniversary

In four years since Illinois passed an adoption law, more than 10,000 adult adoptees have received their original birth certificates.

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Where's The Beef?

Chicago chefs are rallying against the use of antibiotics in livestock. We revisit the discussion we had with our panel about what this means for city consumers and diners.

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Summer Reading Picks

No more pencils, but plenty of books. With summer underway and the holiday weekend ahead, we revisit our discussion of hot reads for the season with our literary panel.

CTA Completes Switch to Ventra

July 1 was V-Day in Chicago. Ventra is the only pre-paid fare system for all CTA buses and trains. We'll tell you what riders think of Ventra more than six months after its botched rollout.

CPS Unveils $5.7 Billion Budget

CPS officials say they will close a massive budget gap this year with an accounting change that will result in a $650 million windfall. Paris Schutz has more on how that works and reaction from the teacher’s union.

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Remap Group Rethinks Proposal

We talk with the attorney representing the group fighting to change Illinois’ self-serving remapping process. 

City Sensors to Collect Data

Data-collecting sensors in the "Array of Things" project are set to go up on city lamp posts by mid-July. But some tech insiders are questioning the amount of data to be stored and whether or not personal privacy is a concern.

"Brigadoon" Revived

The Goodman Theatre stages a beloved American musical that hasn't had a major revival in more than 30 years.

Ask Geoffrey: What IS That Thing?

Geoffrey Baer answers the questions of six viewers who wonder what's up with weird objects in and around Chicago.

Quinn Signs Bill Relaxing Voting Restrictions

The governor signs a bill relaxing voter restrictions, but Republicans say it's a backhanded ploy to elect more Democrats. Paris Schutz has the very latest.

Kirk Dillard to be New RTA Chairman

State Sen. Kirk Dillard is stepping down early from the position he’s held since 1993 in order to become the new RTA chairman. We talk to him about the transition and goals for the transit agency.

Tom Skilling on Fog and Storms

Now into summer, Chicago weather continues to fluctuate between sun, fog, and storms. WGN's Chief Meteorologist Tom Skiling joins us with why summer has gotten off to a foggy start. Send us your severe weather photos here and we'll use them in our online slideshow.

Common Core Faces Pushback

The Common Core State Standards set expectations for what children should know and learn. Originally adopted by 47 states including Illinois, major pushback against the standards has now developed.