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Mayor Brandon Johnson’s New Approach to Building Affordable Housing in Chicago Faces Skeptical City Council

Even after a four-hour hearing, several alderpeople said they were not prepared to vote on the proposal designed to leverage the city’s financial power to build what the city calls “green social housing,” permanently affordable, mixed-income and environmentally sustainable housing.

April 8, 2025 - Full Show

Chicago alderpeople are pushing to ban Jan. 6 participants from city jobs. And the Trump administration is yanking funding for arts and cultural groups — a look at the local impact.

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Trump Administration Cuts to NEH Grants Leave Illinois Humanities Facing $1 Million Shortfall

More than 1,000 grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities for cultural programs across the country were terminated by the Trump administration last week.

Key City Panel Set to Consider Mayor’s New Approach to Building Affordable Housing in Chicago

A joint session of the Housing and Finance committees on Wednesday will consider the proposal to leverage the city’s financial power to build permanently affordable, mixed-income and environmentally sustainable housing.

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April 7, 2025 - Full Show

What the new round of tariffs means for your wallet. And the impact of federal funding cuts on local libraries.

How Federal Funding Cuts to Libraries Could Impact Illinois Communities

According to the American Library Association, more than 77% of rural public libraries are the only source of free public access to computers and the internet in their communities.

Trump Threatens More Tariffs on China as Global Markets Shudder Over How Much Pain Economy Can Take

The U.S. president has shown few signs of backing down on tariffs despite the mounting pressure in the financial markets. His commitment to tariffs could have devastating effects for the global economy, even though Trump is banking that it will ultimately pay off with manufacturing jobs.

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Week in Review: Chicago Teachers Poised to Approve New Contract; Trump Tariffs Tank Global Stock Markets

Stocks plummet after Trump’s sweeping tariffs. And after a long year of negotiations, Chicago teachers have a tentative contract deal.

Pritzker Hopes Trade Mission to Mexico Sparks New Investment Despite Tariffs

Mexico was Illinois’ second-largest export market in 2024 with $32 billion worth of goods being sent to the country. Another $19 billion worth of Mexican goods came to Illinois that year, making the country Illinois’ third-largest import market.

CTU Delegates Approve Contract Proposal, Setting Stage for Membership Ratification Vote

Wednesday’s vote comes two days after the union announced it had reached a tentative agreement with Chicago Public Schools following nearly a year of bargaining.

April 1, 2025 - Full Show

The Chicago Teachers Union reaches a tentative contract deal — we explore what’s in it. And Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle on her decision to run for a fifth term.

Chicago Teachers Have a Tentative Contract Agreement. From Pay Raises to Class Sizes, Here’s What It Includes

CTU leaders called the four-year deal a “historic achievement” that represents the fulfillment of promises Mayor Brandon Johnson made to transform CPS into a school district that offers a well-rounded education to every Chicago child and security to its employees.

Ronan Farrow on Journalism, Diplomacy and New Project ‘Not a Very Good Murderer’

Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Ronan Farrow has uncovered stories of sexual harassment and assault, chronicled the decline of America’s soft power and explored how powerful people try to track and manipulate journalists.

Retirement Not in Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle’s Lexicon

“If I didn’t do this job, I’d pick another one and it wouldn’t be as interesting or challenging or as impactful,” said Toni Preckwinkle, who has led Cook County since 2010.

March 31, 2025 - Full Show

The Trump administration is blocking millions in funding for Illinois health programs. And the U.S. Postal Service is facing massive cuts that could impact you.