Vintage Toy Collection Inspires Exceptional Group of Local Artists
For years, vintage toys have inspired renowned Chicago artist Karl Wirsum. And recently he shared his fun-filled collection with an extraordinary group of local artists at Project Onward.
Crain’s Headlines: Blue Cross Parent Company Cuts Dozens of Jobs
Crain’s has learned that Health Care Service Corporation, the parent of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, is cutting dozens of employees from its staff.
CTA Bus Driver Fired After Striking Cyclist Racked Up Overtime Pay
A Chicago bus driver who was fired after running over a cyclist in River North in June racked up more than 532 hours of overtime in 2019 – including on the day of that nonfatal crash, according to records obtained by WTTW News.
AP Explains: What a Trump Impeachment Trial Might Look Like
With the House of Representatives racing toward an impeachment vote, President Donald Trump will likely become the third president to face a Senate trial. A look at what’s known about that process.
New Collection of ‘Climate Fiction’ Explores the World in 2040
What will the world look like in 20 years if climate change goes unchecked? That’s the premise of “2040 A.D.,” a new collection of short stories that fall under an emerging literary genre known as climate fiction.
Inside Uber’s Dramatic Rise – and Its CEO’s Fall
When Uber burst onto the scene a decade ago, it dramatically reshaped how we get around. But the story inside the company was just as dramatic. Mike Isaac, author of the new book “Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber,” explains.
December 17, 2019 - Full Show
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A $50 Gift for Every Illinois Baby, Courtesy of Taxpayers
Among the new laws taking effect in 2020 is a program that seeks to give Illinois children a leg up, before they’re even able to crawl.
Fight Over President Trump’s Finances Lands at Supreme Court
Can President Donald Trump block Congress from seeing his financial records? The Supreme Court has agreed to hear three cases to determine whether he can keep them private.
Crain’s Headlines: Boeing to Temporarily Halt 737 Max Production
Bloomberg reports that Boeing will temporarily halt production of its grounded 737 Max jetliner next month, according to a person familiar with the matter.
December 16, 2019 - Full Show
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Gumball Machine Pays Tribute to Art-O-Mat With a Poetic Twist
If you spent any time as a child at the Chicago Cultural Center, you might remember the Art-o-mat machine that dispensed a piece of art in exchange for two tokens. That same machine has inspired a new concept for storytelling through poetry.
New Year, New Taxes: What Will Cost More in 2020
Illinois’ income tax will hold steady in 2020 and despite warnings from Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Chicago’s new budget avoids a major property tax hike. But before you go on a holiday shopping spree, a word of caution.
‘Labor of Love’ Drives Meticulous Stivers Coffee Operation in Pilsen
For more than 30 years, Stivers Coffee has used a large, gas-driven machine to roast coffee beans from all over the world for Chicago’s restaurants, offices, farmers markets and more. We go for a look.
Behind the Scenes of ‘The Light in the Piazza’ with Renée Fleming
Following a run on London’s West End and at LA Opera, the Tony Award-winning musical “The Light in the Piazza” now comes to Chicago. We visited the cast during a recent rehearsal.