Eddie Arruza and guests discuss whether there’s a newspaper war brewing in Chicago.
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The Week in Review: Dorothy Brown Enters Mayoral Race
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Cook County Clerk Dorothy Brown joins the race for mayor. A federal appeals court says the federal government may not withhold funding from so-called sanctuary cities. And the U.S. Supreme Court denies an appeal from Rod Blagojevich.
Archive: The Friday Night Show with Carl Kasell
Carl Kasell, legendary NPR newscaster and “Wait Wait… Don't Tell Me” scorekeeper, died Tuesday. We revisit a 2010 interview with him.
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Viewer Feedback: ‘You Did Your Loyal Viewers a Disservice’
Reaction to our recent conversation with the authors of a controversial Chicago magazine article.
A Tombstone Tour of Chicago
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A new book by author and photographer Larry Broutman highlights headstones, monuments and memorials at more than 30 area cemeteries.
City’s Top Cop on Crime and Policing in Chicago
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Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson tells us about a big new cash gift to fight crime, discusses police oversight and more.
Shomari Legghette, Paul Bauer: A Portrait of 2 Lives in Chicago Magazine
Chicago magazine offers detailed portraits of slain police Cmdr. Paul Bauer and the man charged in the case with first-degree murder. We speak with the reporters behind the story.
New Book Documents Surprising Biodiversity of Chicago Area
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There are 3,149 different types of plants in the Chicago region. A massive new book details every single one.
Reporting the Story: Gymnastics Coach Accused of Sexual Abuse
Chicago Tonight reporter Alex Ruppenthal talks about his investigation into allegations of sexual abuse surrounding a Chicago-area coach who was banned by USA Gymnastics in November 2017.
Doctor’s Memoir ‘This Narrow Space’ Details Care in Complicated City
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What it’s like to practice medicine in Jerusalem, one of the most religiously and politically complicated cities on Earth. A discussion with Dr. Elisha Waldman about his new memoir.
