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Jul 25, 2019

July 25, 2019 - Full Show

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Jul 24, 2019

Chicago Organizations Commemorate 100th Anniversary of Race Riots

Saturday marks the 100th anniversary of the Chicago race riots. How some local organizations are planning to remember that violent week in 1919.

Jul 24, 2019

Spotlight Politics: Has Madigan’s Political Luck Run Out?

Why are allies of House Speaker Michael Madigan writing checks to an ousted campaign operative? Our politics team weighs in on that and more in our weekly roundtable.

Jul 24, 2019

Chalk Artist Nate Baranowski is Transforming Chicago Sidewalks

We hit the streets to check out some 3D art that might catch you by surprise if you don’t watch where you’re going.

Jul 24, 2019

Illinois Faces Challenges in Reaching Renewable Energy Goals

By 2025, at least 25% of the Illinois’ energy must come from renewable sources, like wind or solar. But projections by the Illinois Power Agency find that without changes to current policy, the state could fall short.

Jul 24, 2019

Lightfoot’s Ethics, Workplace Initiatives Unanimously Pass City Council

Two key initiatives of Mayor Lori Lightfoot were put to the test Wednesday, and the unanimous passage of each shows that Chicago’s new mayor has command over City Council.

Jul 24, 2019

Mueller Dismisses Trump’s Claims of Russia Probe Exoneration

Robert Mueller on Wednesday bluntly dismissed President Donald Trump’s claims of total exoneration in the federal probe of Russia’s 2016 election interference, telling Congress he explicitly did not clear the president of obstructing his investigation.

Jul 24, 2019

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Jul 23, 2019

50 Years After Moon Landing, Billionaires Back Grandiose Visions for Space

Could Jeff Bezos’ vision of giant rotating habitats one day support millions of people in space? We speak with two experts about humankind’s future in space. 

Jul 23, 2019

Aldermen Weigh in on Chicago Casino Locations, City Labor Law

Alds. Gilbert Villegas (36th Ward), Nicholas Sposato (38th Ward) and Jason Ervin (28th Ward) discuss casino locations and other pressing City Council news.

Jul 23, 2019

Chicago Mayor, Clerk Move to Lighten ‘Crushing’ Vehicle Fines

Getting a parking ticket is an annoying part of city life for most Chicago residents and visitors. But for some people, it can be life-altering.

Jul 23, 2019

What Will Chicago Look Like in 2050? A Look at CMAP’s Long-Range Plan

Erin Aleman doesn’t have a crystal ball, but she has a pretty good idea of what Chicago and the surrounding area will look like 30 years from now.

Jul 23, 2019

Festival inspired by Marvel’s ‘Black Panther’ Returns to Chicago

Comic book lovers, pop culture fanatics and art and tech enthusiasts are flocking to McCormick Place this weekend for the Afro-futuristic celebration Wakandacon. We get a preview of this year’s fest.

Jul 23, 2019

The ‘Adaptable House’ Aimed at Easing Chicago’s Affordable Housing Crunch

A recently completed design competition is now working with a developer to take its winning entry from concept to construction in two vacant, city-owned lots.

Jul 23, 2019

July 23, 2019 - Full Show

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