Each of Chicago’s 22 police districts will now have a three-person civilian oversight council made up of people from that community.
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Feb. 27, 2023 - Full Show
Election Day eve — previewing the mayor’s race and other big contests tomorrow. An explainer on what happens to your ballot after you vote. And a recap of today’s wild weather in the suburbs.
Supreme Court Student Loan Case: The Arguments Explained
The Supreme Court is about to hear arguments over President Joe Biden’s student debt relief plan, which impacts millions of borrowers who could see their loans wiped away or reduced.
16-Year-Old Boy Among 3 Killed in Weekend Shootings Across Chicago: Police
According to Chicago Police Department data, 14 people were shot in 12 separate shooting incidents between 6 p.m. Friday and 11:59 p.m. Sunday.
Chicago Tonight: Black Voices, Feb. 25, 2023 - Full Show
With just days until Election Day, what’s on the minds of voters. Black hair care products popular with non-Black women. And an underground lottery that helped Black Chicago bet on itself.
Chicago Tonight: Latino Voices, Feb. 25, 2023 - Full Show
What issues are driving Latino voters to the polls? One-on-one with labor activist Dolores Huerta. And supporting Los Toros with a new hat by a local fan.
Behind the Brim with ‘Los Toros’ Hat Artist Abel Arciniega
For the fifth year running, the Chicago Bulls rolled out their BMO Artist Hat Series: six limited-edition hats featuring local artists’ spins on the team’s iconic logo. Among this year’s hats was a Mexican-tinged design created by artist and Chicago native Abel Arciniega.
At 92, Activist Dolores Huerta is Still in the Fight
It’s a simple sentiment, but the phrase “sí se puede” or “yes we can” has powered demands for justice around the world. The woman behind those words is Dolores Huerta, one of the most influential labor activists in America and the leader of the Chicano civil rights movement.
Mexico Native ‘Physician Magician’ Has More Than Magic Up His Sleeve
Neonatologist, professor and magician Ricardo Rosenkranz performs as the "Physician Magician" or “El Mago Medico," offering performances in English and Spanish at a Rogers Park theater.
New Poll Explores Key Issues for Latino, Black Voters in Chicago Mayoral Election
A new poll conducted by Northwestern University and a coalition of Black and Latino nonprofits found Black and Latino voters have common ground on key issues in the upcoming Chicago mayoral election.
Supporting the Success of Black-Owned Businesses in Light of Mielle Organics and P&G Beauty’s New Partnership
When the Black-owned hair care company Mielle Organics merged with P&G Beauty earlier this year, it sparked discourse in Black communities about the potential ripple effects that come as Black-owned businesses gain increased attention and support.
Chicago Entrepreneur Launches Black Hair Care Line Focused on Accessibility, Versatility
“Creating Black hair care products is important because I think most of the hair care on the market isn’t catered to us,” Vash Beauty Labs founder Karlene Davis said.
Poll: Top Issues for Black Voters in Chicago Include Crime, Police Accountability
A nonpartisan poll from Northwestern University found the vast majority of likely Black voters support more funding for youth programs, more affordable housing and increased funding for all public schools.
Maestro Muti Leads CSO in Breathtaking Performances of Works by Schumann, Tchaikovsky
At a recent concert, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra played Schumann’s “Violin Concerto in D Minor” and Tchaikovsky’s fiercely dramatic “Manfred Symphony.” The beauty and dramatic energy of both works were wholly captivating, critic Hedy Weiss writes.
Feds Seek to Limit Telehealth Prescriptions for Some Drugs
The proposal could overhaul the way millions of Americans get some prescriptions after three years of relying on telehealth for doctor’s appointments by computer or phone during the pandemic.
Feb. 24, 2023 - Full Show
Police and faith leaders warn the community ahead of this weekend’s “Day of Hate.” How the top contenders in the race for mayor are faring. And the FOP zeroes in on City Council races with cash — and flyers.
Chicago Police Union Paid for Flyer Exposing City Council Candidate’s Arrest When She Was 17
The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 7’s political action committee made an in-kind contribution of approximately $10,000 to the campaign of Julian “Jumpin’” Perez, who used those funds to pay for the flyers.
Police, Jewish Organizations Urge Vigilance as Extremists Call for ‘Day of Hate’
White supremacists and neo-Nazis are trying to make Saturday the “National Day of Hate.” Law enforcement agencies and religious organizations are urging people to be cautious and report any incidents.
Mayoral Candidates Hone Messages Ahead of Tuesday’s Election
While polling on the Chicago mayoral race has been somewhat inconsistent, what appears clear from multiple polls is that incumbent Mayor Lori Lightfoot and challengers Paul Vallas, Brandon Johnson and U.S. Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García have pulled clear from the pack.
Week in Review: Accusations, Big Spending in Chicago Mayoral Race
Mayor Lightfoot accuses Vallas of dog-whistle politics as Vallas and Johnson surge. Chicago teachers blast their union over big campaign spending. And Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis takes his anti-woke show to Elmhurst.
This Week in Nature: It’s Invasive Species Awareness Week and We’ve Got Some Bad News for Fans of Certain Pretty Shrubs
It’s National Invasive Species Awareness Week. Think you would know an invasive species if you saw one?
Chicago Man Charged With Hate Crime Allegedly Defaced CTA Sign
Ryan Slaski, 36, will be held on a $10,000 D-bond following his arrest Thursday on the hate crime charge, as well as additional counts of criminal damage to property and possession of a controlled substance.
Chicago Art Curators Stumbled on a Mystery. Was an Unusual Salvador Dalí Painting Actually His?
The curators, both working on the Art Institute of Chicago’s first show dedicated to Salvador Dalí, were researching his painting “Visions of Eternity,” which was dated to 1936 and had been held in the museum since the late 1980s. But red flags were mounting.
Pritzker Plan to Target Kids’ Mental Health Crisis Through Streamlining, Agency Coordination
A report examining the capacity and condition of Illinois’ response to behavioral health in young people has been in the works for nearly a year. It sketches avenues to help families understand mental illness, then make it easier for them to get required care without wrangling among disparate state agencies.
Illinois Labor Officials Investigating Local Drugmaker Akorn’s Abrupt Closure
State labor officials are investigating an Illinois-based pharmaceutical company’s decision to abruptly close all of its operations, including its out-of-state locations in New Jersey, New York and Switzerland, and to lay off hundreds of workers with almost no warning.
Feb. 23, 2023 - Full Show
R. Kelly is back in court for sentencing on federal child pornography charges. We’re live in Ukrainian Village as the war in Ukraine reaches one year. And Sister Jean is here with her new book.
