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Dec 30, 2019

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.

Dec 26, 2019

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.”

Dec 26, 2019

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.

Dec 26, 2019

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.

Dec 26, 2019

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.

Dec 26, 2019

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.

Dec 26, 2019

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Dec 26, 2019

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.

Dec 23, 2019

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.

Dec 23, 2019

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.

Dec 23, 2019

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.

Dec 23, 2019

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.

Dec 23, 2019

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.

Dec 23, 2019

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.

Dec 23, 2019

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