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ISBE Passes Resolution Calling for In-Person Learning in Illinois Schools This Fall

The Illinois State Board of Education on Wednesday unanimously passed a resolution in support of an upcoming declaration that will make it a requirement that schools reopen their doors in the fall, with only limited options for remote learning.

Chicago’s Top Doctor Says If in Doubt, Keep Wearing That Mask

Dr. Allison Arwady, commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health, talks about the city’s updated mask guidance and what’s now safe for people who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

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New Film ‘I Am the Bear’ Explores Racial Profiling Through Puppetry

When a member of Chicago’s theater community was racially profiled, he turned the experience into a short film with the help of the Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival. Here’s a look at a one-man, one-puppet show about the consequences of “walking while Black.”

May 18, 2021 - Full Show

The state’s eviction moratorium is set to end. What will it mean? Inside the politically charged remap fight. A look at cases before the Supreme Court. And new life for the Jackson 5 home in Gary.

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Illinois’ Eviction Ban is Lifting, But Housing Problems Persist

Gov. J.B. Pritzker signaled Monday that he’ll lift the statewide ban on evictions in August, prompting widespread concern that the move will lead to a sudden burst of evictions.

Child Care, Early Development Industries Hit by Pandemic

As child care centers and schools closed at the height of the pandemic, parents were left balancing work and caretaking responsibilities while also navigating economic uncertainty. But as child care centers reopen, some families appear slow to enroll their children.

Conservatives Push Big Issues to Fore at Supreme Court

Abortion. Guns. Religion. A Trump-fortified conservative majority is making its presence felt at the Supreme Court by quickly wading into high-profile social issues that have been a goal of the right for decades.

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2300 Jackson Street, Home of Jackson 5, Gets Official Highway Signage

The celebration was in full force May 13 at 2300 Jackson Street in Gary, Indiana, as the city marked the home of the Jackson 5 with official highway signage. We visit the historic site and speak to Marlon and Tito Jackson about their childhood home.

Children, Police Officers Wounded During Violent Weekend in Chicago

Forty-eight people were shot across Chicago over the weekend, including a 2-year-old girl, a 13-year-old boy and two police officers, as the city continues to outpace last year’s shooting and homicide totals so far in 2021.

Pritzker Announces Plan to Phase Out Eviction Ban by August

Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Monday that the state’s ban on evictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic will be phased out during the next three months before expiring in August.

Some Not Ready to Give Up Masks Despite Relaxed Guidelines

Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Monday lifted the state’s mask mandate for fully vaccinated residents. But not everyone is ready to follow the new guidance. We talk about the future of masks with Jocelyn Carter, director of clinical training at DePaul University.

Colonial Pipeline Attack Highlights Growing Cybersecurity Threats

Some parts of the country still face gas shortages related to the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack, and the incident has drawn attention to the growing threat cyberattacks pose in the U.S. and around the world. We discuss the increasing threat and what to do about it.

NU President Says He Knew ‘Optics’ of Hiring Polisky Would Be Tough

Northwestern University President Morton Schapiro has faced intense criticism over his handling of sexual harassment allegations involving cheerleaders, donors and Wildcat fans. He joins us in discussion.

May 17, 2021 - Full Show

The growing threat of cyberattacks. New guidelines spark confusion over wearing masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Why our spring has been cold and dry. And business headlines from Crain’s.

Crain’s Headlines: United Adds Hundreds of Flights to Summer Schedule

The number of daily flights from the Chicago-based airline is set to take off. Crain’s Chicago Business editor Ann Dwyer takes us behind the headline of that story and more.