Chicago’s Pullman: A Model for Neighborhood Revitalization?
In 2015, Pullman was designated Illinois’ first national monument. The Far South Side neighborhood scored another victory with the Amateur Athletic Union. And a 40-acre Amazon warehouse may be on the horizon.
In State of the State, Pritzker Frames Illinois in Positive Light Despite Cloud of Corruption
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker pointedly used his State of the State address Wednesday to frame Illinois in a positive light thanks to the burst of laws passed during the first year of his administration.
Chicago Releases 2019 Electric Scooter Program Data
The city’s four-month pilot program saw more than 820,000 electric scooter trips and reports of nearly 200 scooter-related injuries. What else the data tells us as the city gears up for a new scooter program.
‘America the Beautiful and Violent’ Tackles Structural Issues in Chicago
Violence in Chicago sometimes leads to descriptions of the city as a “battleground” or “war zone.” But author Dexter Voisin says those narratives ignore the structural issues behind the violence in many communities.
Crain’s Headlines: Massive Funding Deal for Chicago Catholic Schools
The Archdiocese of Chicago has struck a deal with a nonprofit backed by some of the city’s wealthiest donors to help address its financial challenges.
January 29, 2020 - Full Show
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Video: Hedy Weiss Reviews 5 Plays on Chicago Stages
The winter theater season is upon us, with a blizzard of good shows to see. Chicago theater critic Hedy Weiss gives her take on “Roe,” “Top Girls,” “The Mousetrap,” “Juliet” and “Verboten.”
Former State Sen. Sandoval Pleads Guilty to Bribery, Tax Fraud
Instead of spending Tuesday in Springfield for the start of Illinois’ 2020 legislative session, former state Sen. Martin Sandoval spent it in federal court in Chicago, where he admitted to taking a quarter of a million dollars in bribes.
Trump’s Legal Team Concludes Oral Arguments in Impeachment Trial
The president’s legal team has wrapped up its impeachment defense. What’s next? And what to make of the trial so far? We ask law professor and former Supreme Court clerk Carolyn Shapiro and journalist Chris Bury.
Gamblers Still Waiting for Sports Betting in Illinois
It’s the biggest sports betting event of the year, but if you want to bet on the Super Bowl legally in Illinois this weekend, you’re out of luck.
History Museum Acquires 5 Million Photos from Chicago Sun-Times
Journalism, we often hear, is a “first draft of history.” That makes old newspaper photos an excellent window into the past. We get a peek.
A Look Inside Bridgeport’s Ramova Theatre Ahead of Proposed Renovation
For decades, the Ramova Theatre has languished in neglect. But after years of neighborhood activism and a new redevelopment proposal, the old movie house could soon be transformed into an updated version of its former self.
Crain’s Headlines: Blue Cross Parent Company Cuts 400 Workers
Health Care Service Corporation is shedding about 400 workers as it positions itself for growth in a rapidly changing industry.
60 Babies, 1 ‘Sunsuit’: A Tradition of Family Unity and Love
A baby outfit made by a nun in the Philippines in 1945 has now been shared by three generations and 60 newborns. We meet the latest member of the family to wear it.
January 28, 2020 - Full Show
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