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Water Tax Hike Alone Won’t Fix Pension Fund

Aldermen are set to vote to raise water taxes by 30 percent to fix city pensions. But new analysis shows it won't be nearly enough, and that has some council members saying they were duped by the mayor.

September 7, 2016 - Full Show

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What’s Next for Remap Reform in Illinois? Lawmakers Weigh In

Hear from state lawmakers about where remap reform goes after a recent proposal was shot down by a divided Illinois Supreme Court. 

Why Thousands of Cook County Residents Pay Zero in Property Taxes

Are some wealthy residents of Cook County taking advantage of laws meant for the most vulnerable? We discuss the issue with a Chicago Sun-Times watchdog.

Analysis from the Chicago Sun-Times shows that thousands of Cook County residents do not pay anything in property taxes. (Colin J Bird / Wikimedia Commons)

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CPS School Year Starts Again Without Teachers Contract

For the second year in a row, Chicago Public Schools begins the school year without a teachers contract. Can a deal be struck soon?

September 6, 2016 - Full Show

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Upcoming Art Auction a ‘Rare Opportunity’ for Collectors

A look into the world of art glass paperweights as we preview an upcoming auction from a very famous collection.

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CPD Superintendent Eddie Johnson Asks for Help on Violence

After another violent holiday weekend, Superintendent Eddie Johnson issues a call for help to community members and African-American lawmakers. What is he asking for, and will it help reverse this year's spike in violence?

Independent Bookstores Wary of Amazon’s Arrival to Chicago

Online behemoth Amazon will open a brick-and-mortar bookstore in Lakeview next year. What this could mean for independent bookstores and publishers. 

The Amazon Books retail store, the first physical outlet operated by online retailer Amazon.com, at the U Village shopping center in Seattle, Washington. (SounderBruce / Flickr)

New Book Explores the Rise of Steppenwolf Theatre

A new book looks at pivotal moments in the history of Steppenwolf Theatre. We hear from the author and a longtime ensemble member.

Conservative Activist Phyllis Schlafly Dies

Phyllis Schlafly, the conservative leader who helped derail the Equal Rights Amendment in the 1970s and also fought against communism and abortion rights, died Monday of cancer in Ladue, Missouri, near St. Louis.

Assessing the Risk, Damage After Illinois’ Voter Rolls Hacked

The State Board of Elections computer hack may have been smaller than first thought. Now it seems the personal information of only 90,000 Illinois voters was compromised. How safe is voter information? We get the latest.

Violence-Prevention Program Starts in Hospitals Instead of Streets

Helping patients recover from gunshot wounds is just one part of a new violence-prevention program at Stroger Hospital. A look at how workers are going above and beyond the bedside.

STEM Summer Camp Opens Minds, Broadens Opportunities for Young Girls

With girls and women seriously underrepresented in fields involving computer science, we visit a computer camp that is aiming to change that at the Illinois Institute of Technology. 

CPD Superintendent Eddie Johnson on Record Violence

August marks Chicago's deadliest month for gun violence in 20 years. What Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson has to say about rising crime, and whether others agree.