The former Illinois governor joins us to discuss his campaign to set a two-term limit for Chicago mayors.
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Web Extra, The Week in Review: Emanuel’s Affordable Housing Proposal
Paris Schutz and guests discuss Mayor Emanuel’s affordable housing proposals.
The Week in Review: Supreme Court Deals Blow to Unions
The Supreme Court deals a major blow to public sector unions. Chicago Public Schools launches a new office to handle sexual abuse allegations. And the Cubs struggle on the road.
Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy to Retire
Appointed by President Ronald Reagan in 1988, Justice Kennedy has been a critical swing vote on the court for the past 30 years.
Blair Kamin: Union Station Redevelopment Off Track
A $1 billion redevelopment of the station would add 330 hotel rooms and more than 400 apartments atop the existing station that was completed in 1925.
A Look at the Biggest US Supreme Court Decisions as Term Nears End
The Supreme Court’s term officially ended Monday without rulings on a trio of hot-button issues. Those are expected by the end of the week.
Michael Eric Dyson on ‘Our Unfinished Conversation About Race’
The professor and political analyst joins us to discuss his new book “What Truth Sounds Like: Robert F. Kennedy, James Baldwin, and Our Unfinished Conversation About Race in America.”
Cardinal Blase Cupich on the Separation of Immigrant Children
The Catholic Church is weighing in on the Trump administration’s zero-tolerance border policy. Cardinal Blase Cupich joins us to talk about it.
Video: Elizabeth Brackett’s Extraordinary Life and Career
As part of our celebration of Elizabeth Brackett’s life and legacy, we look back at some of the work that made her such an important journalist to audiences in Chicago and around the country.
How to Address Rising Suicide Rates in the US
With the high-profile deaths of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain last week, suicide awareness and prevention is front and center. We discuss what can be done to reduce the numbers and help those in crisis.
Web Extra, The Week in Review: Term Limits for Mayor Emanuel?
Paris Schutz and guests discuss former Gov. Pat Quinn’s binding referendum for a two-term limit for Chicago mayors.
The Week in Review: Is #MeToo Movement Catching Up With Madigan?
The #MeToo movement hits Springfield hard. A massive sex abuse scandal rocks CPS. Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich is front and center this election season. And could term limits be coming to the Chicago mayor’s office?
Legislative Leaders on Springfield’s Spring Session
State Senate President John Cullerton and House Republican Leader Jim Durkin on a major bipartisan agreement and lingering pieces of unfinished business.
Cook County Clerk David Orr: Illinois Needs to Overhaul Its Elections
The outgoing Cook County clerk has some ideas to boost democracy and to avoid a repeat of the March primary debacle that surrounded the Cook County assessor’s race. David Orr joins us in discussion.
US Supreme Court: A Look at Today’s Most Controversial Cases
Supreme Court justices on Tuesday refused to rule on an Arkansas law regulating abortions. We discuss that and other hot-button cases.
What to Make of the NFL’s New Kneeling Policy
Strong words from the president about kneeling in the NFL as a new policy is unveiled. We get local reaction to the rules.
Obama Presidential Center Passes Plan Commission Despite Lack of Details
The Obama Presidential Center keeps getting green lights even though important architectural details are missing. Chicago Tribune architecture critic Blair Kamin weighs in.
Roundtable: Spring Legislative Session and Chicago Politics
Gov. Bruce Rauner wants to bring back the death penalty, but will lawmakers cut a deal for gun control measures?
Studs Terkel Archive Officially Launches
For 45 year, Studs Terkel took WFMT radio listeners along for an amazing and crazy ride. Now, thousands of hours of his radio show are being digitized and posted online for free.
Spring Gardening Tips: Thrill, Fill and Spill
Whether you’ve got a generous backyard garden or a container collection on your apartment patio, it’s time to put your green thumb to work. We get spring planting tips from the Chicago Botanic Garden’s Eliza Fournier.
More Allegations of Sexual Misconduct and Abuse Against R. Kelly
Two women bring new accusations against R&B superstar R. Kelly. Veteran music journalist Jim DeRogatis joins us with the latest.
Blair Kamin on the Northerly Island Engineering Fiasco
Why parts of Northerly Island are still blocked off years after erosion damaged the walking and biking path.
Reports: Promised Cops Not Hitting Chicago Streets
The number of beat cops in Chicago is down despite a promised hiring surge, according to two new reports. We speak with two local journalists and the head of the police union.
Web Extra, The Week in Review: Bring Out the ‘Big Boy Pants’
Paris Schutz and guests discuss the feud between the Daley family and Mayor Rahm Emanuel.
The Week in Review: Paul Vallas Comes Out Swinging
In his mayoral campaign kickoff, Paul Vallas calls Mayor Rahm Emanuel a “bully.” Is the #MeToo movement finally catching up to R&B star R. Kelly? And can the Bears draft picks save the team?
Medical Marijuana in Spotlight in Illinois
The medical marijuana industry’s biggest bank in Illinois pulls out of the business. The implications of that move and more issues facing growers, dispensaries and patients.
