Maria Cerda, a Trailblazer Who Inspired Latino Leaders, Dies at 86
In the 1960s, Maria Cerda became the first Latina member of the Chicago Board of Education and a pioneering advocate for bilingual classes. We talk with her son about her legacy in Chicago and across the nation.
Andrew Bird on New Holiday Album, Acting Debut on ‘Fargo’
He’s a talented violinist, singer, songwriter — and whistler. Chicago-area native Andrew Bird has long been celebrated for blending styles. And he recently added a new skill to his resume: acting.
‘America Is Back’: Biden Pushes Past Trump Era With Nominees
President-elect Joe Biden introduced his national security team on Tuesday, his first substantive offering of how he’ll shift from Trump-era “America First” policies by relying on experts from the Democratic establishment.
How Hospitals Are Coping With a Surge in COVID-19 Cases
The growing number of coronavirus infections has some area hospitals on edge. We visit the Illinois Medical District to see how hospitals are coping with the surge — and how they’re prepping for more cases.
As Lightfoot Makes Closing Argument for Budget, Aldermen Take Sides
Ahead of Tuesday’s vote, Mayor Lori Lightfoot is urging aldermen to support the plan she crafted to close a $1.2 billion budget deficit in 2021. Four aldermen sound off the plan.
UChicago Seeking 2,000 Volunteers for Clinical Trial of COVID-19 Vaccine
“We are looking for individuals from all walks of life to participate in this study,” said Dr. Habibul Ahsan, trial leader for the UChicago study. “We want to be sure that the community our hospital serves is well represented in this trial.”
Sewage Monitoring Could Provide Early Warning of Coronavirus Outbreaks
Researchers at UIC get over $1 million to develop an early warning system to detect COVID-19 outbreaks. Rabiah Mayas of the Museum of Science and Industry has details on this story and more science news.
Some Catholic Schools May Move to Remote Learning After Thanksgiving
The Archdiocese of Chicago has announced schools will have the option to transition to remote learning after Thanksgiving, but says it’s not yet clear how many schools will choose to do that.
Crain’s Headlines: New Customer for Foxconn Plant
The underutilized Foxconn plant that President Donald Trump once called “the Eighth Wonder of the World” gets a new customer. Crain’s Chicago Business reporter Danny Ecker has details.
November 23, 2020 - Full Show
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New Indictments Breed New Madigan Defections
As of Thursday evening, 16 Democrats elected to be part of the Illinois House next year have publicly said they will not support Michael Madigan for what would be a historic 19th term in the powerful position.
New WTTW Special ‘Chicago from the Air’ Premieres Thursday
Taking in the city’s expanse via drone, the special explores Chicago’s famous grid system, its industrial legacy, and the natural areas that weave through the dense urban jungle.
November 19, 2020 - Full Show
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Spotlight Politics: Pritzker Announces New COVID-19 Restrictions, Addresses Threats to Family
Gov. J.B. Pritzker tells his political opponents that his family is off limits as he announces new restrictions designed to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Our politics team takes on those stories and more in this week’s roundtable.
Local Teen’s ‘Big Year’ Breaks Cook County Birding Record
Meet a high school student who’s on a quest to see more bird species in Cook County than anyone, ever.
