Hundreds rally at local universities to support Palestinians amid the war in Gaza. And our Spotlight Politics team unpacks a plan that would merge the Chicago area’s public transit agencies.
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After 3 Years, Illinois Poised to Enforce Law Aiming to End Lending Discrimination
Apr 30, 2024 0 CommentsBanks, credit unions and mortgage companies will soon have to report to state regulators about how many loans they make in low-income, high-minority neighborhoods. That's the result of a state law passed in 2021 as part of the Legislative Black Caucus' social and economic reform agenda.
US Poised to Ease Restrictions on Marijuana in Historic Shift, But It’ll Remain Controlled Substance
Apr 30, 2024 0 CommentsThe move comes after President Joe Biden called for a review of federal marijuana law in October 2022 and moved to pardon thousands of Americans convicted federally of simple possession of the drug.
Asian American Advocates Call on Illinois Lawmakers to Address Immigration and Language Services
Apr 30, 2024 0 CommentsThe Pan-Asian Voter Empowerment Coalition has gathered over 300 members to take part in this year’s Asian American Action Day events to advocate for language and immigration services and education equity, among other causes.
Bargaining Underway as CPS, CTU Work Toward New Teachers Contract
Apr 30, 2024 0 CommentsOfficials from the union and Chicago Public Schools began talks this week as the sides work to secure the first new teachers contract since former CTU organizer and educator Brandon Johnson was elected mayor.
Mayor Brandon Johnson Names 7 to Police Oversight Board After Missing Deadline
Apr 30, 2024 0 CommentsIt is now up to the Chicago City Council to confirm Mayor Brandon Johnson’s picks to serve four-year terms, which are set to be formally introduced on May 22 and could be voted on by the full City Council as soon as June.
‘A Safer City’ Community Conversation: Addressing the Root Causes of Gun Violence
Apr 30, 2024 0 Comments“Chicago Tonight: Latino Voices” host Joanna Hernandez moderated a conversation about how supporting victims of gun violence and finding a path toward healing plays a role in ending cycles of violence.
Former Mayoral Candidate Paul Vallas Tells Judge Ex-Ald. Ed Burke is Worthy of ‘Leniency’
Apr 30, 2024 0 Comments“I know he truly cared, not only for his own constituents, but for all of Chicago and for the success of our great city,” former mayoral candidate Paul Vallas wrote of former Ald. Ed Burke, who was convicted of 13 counts of bribery, attempted extortion and racketeering.
Chicago Tribune, Other U.S. Newspapers Sue ChatGPT-Maker OpenAI and Microsoft for Copyright Infringement
Apr 30, 2024 0 CommentsA group of eight U.S. newspapers is suing ChatGPT-maker OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging that the technology companies have been “purloining millions” of copyrighted news articles without permission or payment to train their artificial intelligence chatbots.
Walmart Will Close All Health Care Clinics, Including in Chicago
Apr 30, 2024 0 CommentsWalmart had made a big push into health care in recent years, opening clinics next to its superstores that offered primary and urgent care, labs, X-rays, behavioral health and dental work.
Democrats Say They Will Save Speaker Mike Johnson’s Job if Republicans Try to Oust Him
Apr 30, 2024 0 CommentsHouse Speaker Mike Johnson has come under heavy criticism from some Republicans for moving forward with aid for Ukraine as part of a $95 billion emergency spending package that passed this month.
Mammograms Should Start at 40 to Address Rising Breast Cancer Rates at Younger Ages, Panel Says
Apr 30, 2024 0 CommentsBreast cancer death rates have fallen as treatment continues to improve. But breast cancer is still the second-most common cause of cancer death for U.S. women. About 240,000 cases are diagnosed annually and nearly 43,000 women die from breast cancer.
Chicago On Migration High Alert as Hundreds of Millions of Birds on the Move Nightly Across the US
Apr 30, 2024 0 CommentsBirdCast, a project of Cornell Bird Lab and Colorado State University, has issued a high alert for Chicago, recommending lights out to reduce collision risks for birds.
Early Cicada Sightings Are a False Alarm, Mass Emergence Not Here Yet, Researchers Say
Apr 30, 2024 0 CommentsIt’s not uncommon for some cicadas to jump the gun, experts said. Recent sightings, especially after last weekend’s rains, aren’t a sign that the mass emergence has started.
New Chicago Bears Stadium Plans Met With Mixed Reviews as Analysts Question True Cost to Taxpayers
Apr 29, 2024 0 CommentsLast week’s announcement of a proposed new domed, lakeside stadium brought with it more questions. Namely, the price tag.
Illinois Election Officials to Decide If Darren Bailey and GOP Operative Dan Proft Illegally Coordinated During 2022 Campaign
Apr 29, 2024 0 CommentsThe complaint alleges Proft’s independent expenditure committee – the “People Who Play By The Rules PAC” – coordinated with Bailey, violating both state and federal law.
April 29, 2024 - Full Show
Apr 29, 2024 0 CommentsLawmakers pitch a bold plan to merge CTA, Metra and Pace. Pushback to the Bears’ new stadium plans. And Asian American organizers plan a political action day.