Lightfoot Claims Uber Paid Off African American Ministers
Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Wednesday alleged that ride-hailing giant Uber offered to pay off black ministers to the tune of $54 million if they would join a campaign to publicly oppose a $40 million ride-hailing tax proposal – a claim the company denies.
Federal Prosecutor Targets Chicago Violence
Gun violence in Chicago is on the decline, but the number of homicides in the city is still staggering. What can federal prosecutors do to reduce shooting incidents? U.S. Attorney John Lausch Jr. joins us in discussion.
Takeaways from Day 1 of House Public Impeachment Hearings
Wednesday’s start of public impeachment hearings in Congress marked the first time that the American public could watch and listen to the witnesses whose testimony is at the core of the Democrats’ investigation.
Ladysmith Black Mambazo Reunites with Steppenwolf for ‘Lindiwe’
From a Chicago blues club to South Africa, a new show at Steppenwolf Theatre explores music and love across cultures. We get a behind-the-scenes look at “Lindiwe.”
Crain’s Headlines: Abbott Labs CEO to Step Down in 2020
During his more than 20 years at the helm of Abbott Laboratories, Miles White transformed the North Chicago-based health-care products maker with a series of acquisitions and spinoffs.
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How Can Data Inform Violence Prevention Efforts in Chicago?
Northwestern sociology professor Andrew Papachristos has a striking idea when it comes to thinking about shootings in Chicago. He and local advocate Franklin Cosey-Gay tell us about their work with data and research.
What Policymakers Can Do to Help Reduce Gun Violence
As part of our special episode on gun violence, we discuss the policies being proposed at the state and federal level with U.S. Reps. Robin Kelly and Jesus “Chuy” Garcia and state Rep. La Shawn Ford.
Lessons From the Front Lines of Violence Prevention and Healing
As part of WTTW’s new documentary series “Firsthand: Gun Violence,” five experts offer big ideas in “Firsthand Talks” sessions for addressing gun violence in Chicago. Four of those experts join us in discussion.
‘Firsthand’ Accounts: How Guns Changed the Course of Their Lives
WTTW’s new digital documentary series “Firsthand: Gun Violence” follows the stories of five Chicagoans whose lives have been touched by shootings. Three of them join us in discussion.
Black Veterans Celebrate 100 Years as American Legion Post
Blistery winds and falling snow Monday didn’t prevent members of the George L. Giles American Legion Post 87 from the journey they’ve made every Veterans Day for the past 93 years along Martin Luther King Drive to the Victory Monument.
Interim Police Superintendent Pick Sounds Alarm Bells for Activists
As former Los Angeles Police Department Chief Charlie Beck prepares to take over the top job at the Chicago Police Department – at least temporarily – his appointment is sparking criticism. What activists have to say.
Crain’s Headlines: Boeing’s Stock Jumps as Optimism Grows
Boeing still believes it can get permission before the end of the year to fly the 737 Max again.
‘OK Boomer’: Behind the Meme Making Waves on Social Media
Whether it’s used comically or in connection with serious topics, a new internet meme may be underscoring deeper generational divides.