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Jan 27, 2022

Courts Not to Blame for Surge in Crime but ‘New Solutions’ Needed Not Finger Pointing, Chief Judge Says

During a speech to the Union League Club of Chicago, Cook County Chief Judge Tim Evans said he would assign five additional judges to the criminal division of the Cook County Court in an effort to ensure that cases progress from charges to resolution faster. 

Jan 26, 2022

January 26, 2022 - Full Show

A potential mayoral candidate sounds off on city crime. Our Spotlight team on that and the governor’s race. A supreme court justice may soon retire. And sending mental health providers to 911 calls.

Jan 26, 2022

Pilsen Pet Boutique Brings Handmade Mexican Designs to Chicago Pet Owners

A Chicagoan took the extra time the pandemic provided as an opportunity to start her own side hustle. Now, she’s the owner of a shop in Pilsen that connects its customers and their pets with handmade designs from Mexico.

Jan 26, 2022

UIC Researchers Create Interactive Map to Track Pollution

Chicago Public Schools students in predominantly Latino communities are being disproportionately impacted by pollution emitted from industrial sites across the city. 

Jan 26, 2022

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.

Jan 26, 2022

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.

Jan 26, 2022

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.

Jan 26, 2022

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.

Jan 26, 2022

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.

Jan 25, 2022

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.

Jan 25, 2022

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.

Jan 25, 2022

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.

Jan 25, 2022

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.

Jan 25, 2022

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.

Jan 25, 2022

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.