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March 22, 2022 - Full Show

Details on which bids made the cut for Chicago's casino. Meet a Ukrainian medical student in Chicago who is helping organize aid. And a new documentary on the 1963 Loyola Ramblers 

Chicago’s Casino Won’t Be Built at McCormick Place, Officials Announce as 3 Finalists Unveiled

Mayor Lori Lightfoot does not expect to pick one of the three finalists and ask the Chicago City Council to ratify her decision until early summer, a significant delay since the fall, officials said.

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March 21, 2022 - Full Show

Details on City Hall’s new electronic voting system. Plus, the Senate begins historic hearings for President Biden’s Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. And electronic monitoring is used to track your location – but what happens when it’s wrong?

Designed to Reduce Cook County Jail Population, Electronic Monitoring System May Produce False Readings

In the county’s electronic monitoring program administered by Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart’s office, defendants wear an ankle monitor equipped with GPS and cellular tower tracking technology. Some say the readings are not always accurate, leading to incorrect reports of violations. 

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Historic Supreme Court Hearings Begin for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson

Senate confirmation hearings for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson began with opening statements from both sides of the aisle, and from Jackson herself, who alluded to the historic nature of her nomination.

New Era Set to Dawn at Chicago City Hall with Debut of Electronic Voting System

The public will get its first glimpse of the $3.5 million effort that began in 2017 to modernize the operations of the Chicago City Council at Wednesday’s meeting — as long as the network is willing, and the cloud does not crash.

March 17, 2022 - Full Show

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy makes a plea to U.S. Congress members. Plus, how Chicago residents can help Ukrainians.  And Jam Productions celebrates half a century of staging concerts.

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Chicago’s Jam Productions Marks a Milestone – 50 Years in the Concert Business

Live music promoters Jam Productions is marking a half-century of putting on concerts in Chicago and around the country.

Here’s How Chicago-Area Residents Can Help Ukraine Amid Russian Attacks

Since Russia invaded Ukraine late last month, millions of Ukrainians have fled the country. As Russian attacks continue, here’s how you can support organizations providing humanitarian relief and supplies.

After Zelenskyy Addresses Congress, Biden Announces Anti-Aircraft Systems and Drones for Ukraine

Livestreamed into the Capitol complex, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the U.S. must sanction Russian lawmakers and block imports. But rather than an enforced no-fly zone that the White House has resisted, he instead sought other military aid to stop Russian assault.

In the Next Decade, All New Cars Will Carry Technology that Monitors for Impaired Drivers

The $1 trillion federal infrastructure package includes spending on construction projects and puts the U.S. on the path toward transitioning to electric-powered and hybrid vehicles. It also contains a variety of safety provisions, including impaired driver monitors.

March 15, 2022 - Full Show

No charges against police officers involved in two fatal shootings. The city's ward remap process to head to voters. A class-action suit from blind pedestrians. And changes to Illinois' equal pay law.

Culinary Artists Say Food Residency Program Fosters Creative Exploration, Business Preparation

Located on East Garfield Boulevard, just blocks away from Hyde Park, Currency Exchange Café serves as an incubator for culinary artists looking to expand their crafts without the stresses that come with starting a business.

Under Revised Equal Pay Law, Some Illinois Businesses Will Start Reporting Workforce Data

An amendment to the Equal Pay Act means new requirements are coming for some Illinois businesses.

Lightfoot Won’t Attend Special City Council Meeting Designed to Pressure Her on Vaccine Mandate

Wednesday’s meeting will be the second time in six months that alderpeople have called an emergency meeting of the City Council to publicly push back against Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate.