At 102, This Longtime Chicago Pianist Has Still Got the Chops
Dorothy Olson Pauletti came to Chicago at age 17 and played piano professionally for nearly eight decades. At 102, she’s still living musically.
12-Year-Old Jahkil Jackson is Helping the Homeless, Inspiring His Peers
A young Chicagoan is celebrating the season of giving year-round with his “blessing bags.” Jahkil Jackson tells us about his mission to help the homeless and his recent appearance on Marvel’s “Hero Project.”
Starting Next Week, Demand for Legal Pot Likely to Exceed Supply
In less than a week, marijuana will be legal in Illinois. Cannabis dispensaries are preparing for long lines and excited customers, but it’s likely that not everyone who wants it will be able to legally buy it, at least not right away.
From the Archives: John Callaway Interviews PBS Icon Fred Rogers (1985)
At a time of great division in the U.S., a little bit of Mr. Rogers can go a long way to remind us of simpler times. We revisit a 1985 interview between Fred Rogers and original “Chicago Tonight” host John Callaway.
Ask Geoffrey: Chicago Tribune – The Original Google?
Before search engines and Wikipedia, where could Chicagoans go when they needed to know something fast? Geoffrey Baer serves up the story of a popular information service.
5 Smart Money Moves as 2019 Comes to a Close
With Christmas behind us, it’s beginning to look a lot like tax season. We get year-end tips from David Henderson, a CPA at the firm of Duggan Bertsch in Chicago.
December 26, 2019 - Full Show
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Bears Face NFC North Rival Vikings in Season Finale
The Bears look to end a disappointing season on a high note with a win over the Vikings. Former Bears offensive lineman James “Big Cat” Williams gives us his take.
How Rockford Dramatically Improved its Homicide Clearance Rate
Chicago police officials have long admitted they struggle solving homicides, but a city just west of Chicago has seen an almost miraculous improvement in its homicide clearance rate – and it coincides with a different approach to policing.
Preckwinkle Pushes Economic Development Plans for South Suburbs
Toni Preckwinkle has just entered her 10th year as president of the Cook County Board. She joins us to discuss a new plan to spur economic growth in the south suburbs, questions over her security detail and a longtime political ally.
Crain’s Headlines: Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg Ousted
After months of bad PR, public floggings on Capitol Hill and a global grounding of the most important model in its commercial aviation fleet, Boeing has given CEO Dennis Muilenburg his walking papers.
The Evangelical Christian Argument for Removing Trump from Office
Mark Galli, editor-in-chief of the influential evangelical Christian publication Christianity Today, joins us to discuss his recent editorial that fired up the president.
Holiday Cheer Takes Root at Poinsettia Farm in Woodstock
They appear to be marbled, speckled, dipped and dyed, with names like “Red Glitter” and “Jingle Bell Rock.” We visit a poinsettia farm and learn what it takes to cultivate the crop in time for the holidays.
12 Book Suggestions for Cozy Winter Nights
If you find yourself snowed in this winter (or you just feel like hibernating by the fire), how about reaching for a good book? Three book lovers join us with their top picks.
December 23, 2019 - Full Show
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