Vista Tower’s Engineering Feats: Blair Kamin Explains
Chicago’s third-tallest building, the Vista Tower, is being touted for it’s unique curvilinear-shaped structure. But it’s the engineering secrets you can’t see that really set this skyscraper apart.
September 10, 2019 - Full Show
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After Nearly 100 Years, Chicago Stock Yard Kilty Band Marches On
As pipe major of the Chicago Stock Yard Kilty Band, Matt McKee carries on the tradition of a pipe band that started nearly 100 years ago. We go for a look, and a listen, as the band competes at a Wisconsin festival.
Rare, Super-Deep Diamonds Reveal Secrets of Early Earth
Scientists in Spain have been analyzing so-called super-deep diamonds as a means to learn more about the formation of the Earth itself. Rabiah Mayas tells us more about that and other stories making science headlines.
Northwestern Engineering Team Pioneers New Medical Technologies
The future of medical monitoring is taking shape in a laboratory just north of Chicago. We learn about a new generation of flexible electronics.
Sterigenics Settlement: Controversial Company Gets Green Light from Judge
A DuPage County judge signed off on a consent order Friday allowing for Sterigenics to reopen but with stricter emissions controls. What exactly does the settlement allow – and how soon can Sterigenics be fully operational?
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi: ‘We’re Leaning Into Chicago’
The CEO of Uber is in town for a major expansion of its Chicago offices. We go one-on-one with him on that and explore issues facing the industry.
Lack of E-Cigarette Regulations Complicates Explanation for Lung Illnesses
Hundreds of people have been sickened and as many as five are dead after a recent outbreak of vaping-related lung illnesses. We speak with Dr. Samuel Kim, associate professor of surgery at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine.
‘The Chicago Neighborhood Guidebook’ Offers a Democratic View of the City
When you hear the word “guidebook,” you may think of restaurant reviews and tourist attractions. But a new take on the concept introduces readers to the city through the personal stories and experiences of its residents.
Crème Sheri Brings a Big Personality to All Things Jazz
When there’s a jazz band on stage, there’s often an artist in the crowd. We visit a Chicagoan who obsessively draws the area’s jazz scene.
September 9, 2019 - Full Show
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Study Shows ‘Clear Evidence of Rising Rents’ Near Obama Center Site
Former President Barack Obama’s planned presidential center is still years from opening, but a new report suggests it may already be having an effect on the surrounding neighborhoods.
‘The Founders’ Art Project Connects Communities Along CTA Green Line
An interpretation of Chicago’s founders has been floating across the city in an effort to connect communities from Austin to Englewood. We explore the Floating Museum’s Cultural Transit Assembly.
CPS CEO Janice Jackson on a Possible Teachers Strike and the School Year Ahead
The Chicago Teachers Union on Wednesday set a date for a strike authorization vote. It’s the latest turn in what’s been a contentious round of contract negotiations. CPS CEO Janice Jackson discusses that and more.
Naperville City Council Says ‘No’ to Legal Sale of Marijuana – For Now
Marijuana sales for recreational use will be legal in Illinois come January, but not all cities in the state are on board. Two Naperville City Council members join us to discuss how that city is handling the change.