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Independent Maps Group Throws Hail Mary

The effort to take on powerful interests like House Speaker Michael Madigan and end partisan legislative map drawing may yet have life. Find out what the Independent Maps group plans to do.

New ‘Bizarre’ Gang Surfaces in Cook County Jail

A new gang has surfaced at the Cook County Jail that even the sheriff refers to as “bizarre.” Tom Dart credits members of the gang, called Savage Life, with a hostage incident that occurred at the jail late last month.

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August 31, 2016 - Full Show

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Tribune Tower Sold for $240 Million to Owners of Block 37

The owner of Block 37 is buying the landmark Tribune Tower. We have details from the pages of Crain's Chicago Business.

Tribune Tower (Ken Lund / Flickr)

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Lori Lightfoot Weighs in on Police Accountability, State Redistricting

The head of the Chicago Police Board on what it will take to change the culture of the department and restore public confidence.

Ranking Chicago’s Schools and Public Education Innovators

Chicago magazine is out with a new ranking of the best public schools in the Chicago area. We discuss the list, the methodology and public education innovators with features editor David McAninch.

Emanuel Says He Plans ‘Major Address’ on Gun Violence

Acknowledging the historically high murder rate in Chicago this month, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel on Tuesday told “Chicago Tonight” that he is planning a major address in mid-September to deal with violence.

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August 30, 2016 - Full Show

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Rhymefest on Being Treated ‘Disgustingly’ by Police Following Robbery

Carol Marin talks with Rhymefest about his mugging, what he thinks of the man who robbed him and how his treatment by police have change his perceptions about cops.

Che "Rhymefest" Smith

August 29, 2016 - Full Show

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Port of Chicago Privatization Plan Draws Critics

The Port of Chicago is looking to privatize its operations. But while the site needs a massive infusion of cash and upgrades, is privatization risking another city asset?

IPRA to be Replaced With New Agency COPA

Just who will police the police? New details emerge on a proposal to replace the embattled Independent Police Review Authority with a new agency.

How to Make Sense of ‘The Five Life Decisions’

What career path to choose, who to marry, whether to have children. A University of Chicago economist tells us how basic economic principles can help you figure out life's biggest decisions.  

Study: Childhood Concussions Can Have Profound Long-Term Impacts

A new study finds that just one childhood concussion can have profound long-term impacts on health and educational attainment. That story and more from the world of science.

Grad Students Get Green Light to Unionize at Private Universities

Last week, the National Labor Relations Board gave graduate students at private universities the go-ahead to form collective bargaining units. What local students and schools impacted by the ruling have to say.

On its website, Graduate Students United says it’s been “working since 2007 to improve the lives of graduate students and gain recognition for the work we do.” (Graduate Students United / Facebook)