Takeaways From Day 3 of House Impeachment Hearings
A career Army officer. A career foreign service official. Both had a consistent message during Day 3 of the House impeachment inquiry, and each was troubled by the phone call between President Donald Trump and the president of Ukraine.
Grading Local Government: City Bureau Releases ‘Open Gov Report Card’
How transparent is local government? See which agencies made the grade in a new report from nonprofit journalism lab City Bureau. Reporter Sarah Conway tells us more.
Crain’s Headlines: Fresh Start for Iconic Cosmetics Brand Fashion Fair
A group of familiar faces has bought Fashion Fair out of bankruptcy for nearly $2 million. The iconic cosmetics brand designed for women of color is now owned by two former Johnson Publishing executives and the CEO of Magnetar Capital.
November 19, 2019 - Full Show
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Race to Replace: Who Will Be the Next Illinois Senate President?
Senators have been scrambling since Senate President John Cullerton made a surprise announcement that he’ll resign in the new year, leaving vacant one of the most powerful positions in state politics.
Shedding Light on Sundown Towns: ProPublica Illinois Investigates
The term “sundown town” is familiar to many African Americans. A new ProPublica Illinois story examines the legacy of one sundown town in Southern Illinois named Anna.
Slow Start on Reform at the Chicago Police Department
An independent federal monitor tasked with overseeing the reform of the Chicago Police Department says the department is already falling behind on its efforts. Is this a sign of growing pains or the sheer difficulty of changing the police department?
The Pros and Cons of New Health Care Price Transparency Rule
The Trump administration aims to make prices more transparent when it comes to medical services – but could it also raise the cost of care?
Crain’s Headlines: Lightfoot Dismantles Emanuel’s Infrastructure Trust
We’re still awaiting details on what’s going into Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s 2020 budget, but we know at least one thing that won’t be in it.
Inside Nevermore Park, Hebru Brantley’s New Immersive Experience
Chicago artist Hebru Brantley has created works for some of Hollywood’s biggest names, and now he’s bringing some of that work home. We explore his new exhibit, Nevermore Park.
The Story of Chicago’s Rise as a Distinctly Polish American City
Local historian Dominic Pacyga tells us about his new book “American Warsaw: The Rise, Fall, and Rebirth of Polish Chicago.”
November 18, 2019 - Full Show
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No Dice: Veto Session Ends Without Chicago Casino Fix
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot failed to beat the odds in Springfield, with legislators on Thursday adjourning for the year without taking up a fix she says is needed before the city can move forward with a casino.
‘Sesame Street’ Child Specialist Writes How-To Book for Parents
Rosemarie Truglio, the development specialist behind the curriculum of “Sesame Street” is out with a new book for parents to help their children learn.
Apology from Northwestern’s Student Newspaper Makes Headlines of its Own
An apology by The Daily Northwestern for its coverage of two protests caused harsh backlash on social media and in newspapers across the country. We discuss the incident with the associate dean of the university’s Medill School of Journalism.
