2 People Charged in Fatal Shooting of 8-Year-Old Melissa Ortega
Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown joined Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx to announce charges Wednesday against a 16-year-old boy and a 27-year-old man.
Mental Health First Responders Replace Police for Some Emergency Calls
To prevent a mental health crisis from turning into a potentially deadly encounter with police, care professionals and organizations are prioritizing treatment over a criminal justice response when possible. A non-profit in Rogers Park launched a mental health emergency responder program earlier this month.
Weighing Chicago Mayoral Run, Arne Duncan Takes Aim at Lightfoot’s Public Safety Strategy
Former Secretary of Education Arne Duncan blasted Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s public safety strategy as a complete failure on Wednesday during a speech to the Chicago Chamber of Commerce, the clearest sign yet that he may be gearing up to run for mayor of Chicago in 2023.
Cost of Burge-Era Torture Grows as Chicago City Council Agrees to Pay 2 Wrongfully Convicted Men $14M
“We have paid as a city, as taxpayers, an unbelievable heavy toll for [Burge’s] crimes,” Mayor Lori Lightfoot said.
Justice Stephen Breyer Will Retire, Giving Joe Biden the 1st Supreme Court Pick of His Presidency
Liberal Justice Stephen Breyer will retire, giving Presoemt Joe Biden the first Supreme Court pick of his presidency.
Chicago Teachers Union Leadership Faces Competition
Wednesday marks two weeks since Chicago Public Schools students returned to class — after a standoff between the teachers’ union and the district over COVID-19 protocols resulted in canceled classes. Union leadership already has another fight on its hands.
January 25, 2022 - Full Show
City Council pushes back on the mayor’s gang asset forfeiture plan. Political tensions strain CTU. College enrollment lags pre-pandemic numbers. And the latest on Russia and Ukraine.
Higher Education Seeing Decreased Enrollment Nationally
National data shows college enrollment fell another 2.7% in the fall of 2021. It’s a bit larger than the previous fall, when institutions saw a 2.5% drop, according to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.
Ukrainian Leaders: Stay Calm, Russian Invasion Not Imminent
Ukraine’s leaders sought Tuesday to reassure the nation that an invasion from neighboring Russia was not imminent, even as they acknowledged the threat is real and received a shipment of U.S. military equipment to shore up their defenses.
As Deadlock Over Chicago Ward Map Continues, Black, Latino Caucuses to Meet Behind Closed Doors
City Council members have yet to redraw the city's ward maps. They’re contending with a controversial ordinance to go after street gangs’ profits. And, the city’s watchdog released two reports on a botched smokestack demolition and a wrongful police raid, while the city's without a permanent inspector general.
Chicago, It’s the Space Station Calling. You Look Cold
Recent flyovers by the International Space Station have captured some stunning images of Chicago, as seen from 250 miles above.
January 24, 2022 - Full Show
Chicago police step up their investigation into an 8-year-old’s killing. Plus, what the state is doing about COVID-19 sick days. A major Asian carp barrier moves forward with federal help, and what’s behind a state shortage of dental workers.
Evanston Artist’s New Exhibition Showcases 75 Years of Self-Portraits
For the first time, self-portraits of Evanston artist Leo Segedin are on display in a solo exhibition.
Boost in Funding Moves Invasive Carp Barrier Forward: ‘This Money Can’t Come Soon Enough’
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has allocated $225.8 million to the Brandon Road Lock and Dam invasive carp barrier. The funds will complete the planning and engineering phase of the project.
Illinois Dentists Report Worker Shortages Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
As dentists across Illinois experience staffing shortages and an increased demand for dental appointments, they are asking state officials to consider teledentistry and other services to help fill the demand.