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Feb 12, 2020

Kim Foxx Faces Political Fallout from New Smollett Charges

There’s more political fallout related to the Jussie Smollett case after a special prosecutor announced a new six-count indictment against the “Empire” actor.

Feb 12, 2020

New Play Tells Story of Nancy Pelosi, ‘The Adult in the Room’

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi was center stage in the House impeachment hearings. Now she is on stage, in a sense: a new play about Pelosi is receiving its world premiere in Chicago. We drop by an early rehearsal.

Feb 12, 2020

Crain’s Headlines: Bolingbrook Mayor Won’t Support Amazon Plan

Amazon’s push to build a massive network of warehouses to store and distribute goods may be moving into Bolingbrook, but the town’s mayor isn’t thrilled about it.

Feb 12, 2020

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Feb 11, 2020

Folded Map Project Highlights Chicago Segregation, Gentrification

Chicagoan Tonika Johnson is using photography to educate people on the disparities she’s noticed within neighborhoods throughout the city. 

Feb 11, 2020

It’s Illegal to Pump Your Own Gas in New Jersey. Could Illinois Follow Suit?

A bill proposed in early February by Rep. Camille Lilly, D-Chicago, would ban Illinois drivers from pumping their own gas. 

Feb 11, 2020

Local Researchers Reveal Secrets of Lunar Dust, Atom by Atom

Local scientists use a powerful new tool to make fresh discoveries from moon dust first collected nearly 50 years ago.

Feb 11, 2020

Unofficial Name Change Reignites Debate Over Douglas(s) Park

Signs for Douglas Park on Chicago’s West Side have received an unofficial update in recent weeks: a second “s.” The change comes after years of activisim in North Lawndale to rename the park.

Feb 11, 2020

Project Delays Cause More Backups, Frustration on Jane Byrne Interchange

Consistently listed one of the worst bottlenecks in the country, a massive project to improve the Jane Byrne Interchange is behind schedule and costing more than originally expected. We discuss the latest on the project.

Feb 11, 2020

Crain’s Headlines: Suit Claims Google Violated Illinois Privacy Law

The same Illinois privacy law that recently led Facebook to settle a class-action lawsuit for $550 million could trip up Google as well.

Feb 11, 2020

Report: Pilsen Post Office Clerk Told Customers to ‘Speak English’

Community leaders are pushing the postal service for answers – and changes – after a customer reported a clerk who refused to help Spanish-speaking customers.

Feb 11, 2020

Smash Away Your Stress at Chicago’s Only Rage Room

Joe Lupa, the owner of Chicago’s first and only rage room, boils his business down to a simple consumer demand: people like smashing stuff. We visit Escapades Rage Room on the city’s Near North Side.

Feb 11, 2020

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Feb 10, 2020

Inside the ‘Bug’ Infestation at Steppenwolf Theatre

The revival of Tracy Letts’ 1996 play “Bug” stars his wife, Steppenwolf ensemble member Carrie Coon. We spoke to the creative team right before opening night.

Feb 10, 2020

Sen. Durbin on Trump: ‘This Isn’t Going to End’

When he cast his vote finding President Donald Trump guilty on two articles of impeachment, Sen. Dick Durbin called it a “sad and angry moment.” Now that the trial is over, Durbin fears Trump won’t change his behavior.