The housing market has been hot throughout the pandemic and so is the industry itself, with more people getting into the business. Membership at the Illinois Realtors Association is up 15% in the past five years and the past two years have seen the most significant growth.
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Treasures of Ancient Egypt Return to Spotlight at Art Institute
Back in 1890, the Art Institute of Chicago began collecting Egyptian art. Much of it has been out of view for years, but the museum spruced up the collection and is about to unveil it in a new gallery. We have a preview of ancient art and artifacts from the Nile Valley in North Africa.
Senators Strike Bipartisan Deal on Domestic Violence Bill
Sen. Dick Durbin announced a bill to renew the Violence Against Women Act alongside his Democratic and Republican colleagues who were also joined by domestic violence survivors and actor and advocate Angelina Jolie.
UIC Athletes Barred from Playing in Championships
The decision comes from their conference, the Horizon League, after UIC announced it’ll be leaving the league and joining the Missouri Valley Conference next year.
Charges Filed in West Side Shootout That Sparked Feud Between Lori Lightfoot, Kim Foxx
Thomas Dean was charged Thursday with three counts of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon stemming from the Oct. 1, 2021, shootout in the 1200 block of North Mason Avenue.
Carvana Made a Lot of Promises To Appease Opponents of Its 14-Story Glass Tower, What’s To Hold the Company to Them?
The concessions are being written into an ordinance, which will come up for a second reading and final approval at a subsequent board meeting, possibly as early as Feb. 22. Failure to comply could lead to fines or even the suspension of Carvana’s business license.
Jerry Harris, of Netflix’s ‘Cheer’ Fame, Pleads Guilty in Federal Child Sex Abuse Case
Jerry Harris, 22, entered a guilty plea on charges of knowingly receiving child pornography and engaging in illicit sexual conduct during a remote hearing before a Chicago judge Thursday afternoon.
Statewide Mask Mandates Are Disappearing, But Should You Continue to Wear One Anyway?
At this point in the coronavirus pandemic, local mask mandates are disappearing quickly while at the national level, the guidance to wear masks is staying put, at least for now. So, should you mask up or not? Infectious disease experts have some advice for wherever you live.
Teen Charged With Posting ‘Violent’ Online Threat to Lincoln Park High School
A 15-year-old boy is facing a felony charge after he allegedly made a “violent threat” online about Lincoln Park High School.
Republican Rift Exposes Choice: With Trump or Against Him
The Republican rift over a symbolic RNC vote to censure Trump’s two GOP House critics has exposed in stark contrast the competing forces fighting to control the party.
Most Vulnerable Still in Jeopardy as COVID Precautions Ease
Up to 7 million immune-compromised Americans have been left behind in the nation’s wobbly efforts to get back to normal. Not only do these fragile patients remain at high risk of severe illness and death from COVID-19, they can harbor lengthy infections that can help spark still more variants.
Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson Was ‘Sloppy’ While Filing Taxes, Not Criminal, Attorney Says
Federal prosecutors have been laying out their case that Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson (11th Ward) committed crimes when he filed false tax returns and lied about how much he borrowed from a now-failed bank.
February 9, 2022 - Full Show
The governor announces a lifting of the mask mandate, but when, and what about schools? Two new grocery stores on the West Side. Debate over book bans. And the latest in aldermanic corruption cases.
Chicago Streets and Sanitation Declares the End of Dibs ... For Now
On Friday, the Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation will begin clearing away any dibs objects still left on the streets, so move ‘em or lose ‘em.
Tennessee Governor, GOP Push More Scrutiny of School Libraries
The Republican’s remarks echo sentiments of conservative officials across the country who are increasingly attempting to limit the exposure of children to certain books, particularly those that touch on structural racism and LGBTQ issues.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker to Lift Indoor Mask Mandate Feb. 28, But Masks to Remain in Schools For Now
Masks will still be required in most Illinois schools as state officials ask an appellate court to reverse a decision by a Sangamon County judge who ended the mask mandate in some Illinois schools, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said.
Two Locally Owned Grocery Stores Underway on West Side
After decades of disinvestment, two new grocery stores are being built on Chicago’s West Side — something residents have long awaited as other grocery store chains closed up shop. We spoke with two local owners about their investment in the community and what lies ahead on the road to development.
10 Things to Do This Weekend: Feb. 10-13
Dance performances, ice skating, Valentine’s Day-themed festivities and a classic film in concert usher in the weekend. Here are 10 things to do in and around Chicago this weekend.
Lightfoot’s Pick to Lead Police Oversight Office Clears Key City Panel Amid Controversy
The City Council’s Public Safety Committee voted 9-6 to advance the nomination of Andrea Kersten, the interim head of the agency known as COPA, to the full Chicago City Council, which is scheduled to consider her appointment on Feb. 23.
No Bail For Chicago Man Charged in Fatal Shooting of 12-Year-Old Who Had Teased Him
Jaran Hughes, 21, was denied bail during a hearing Wednesday following his arrest on a charge of first-degree murder stemming from the Jan. 2 killing of 12-year-old Marcell Wilson.
Shooting Victim ‘Inadvertently’ Struck by Responding Chicago Police Vehicle
A man who was shot multiple times in the West Pullman neighborhood Tuesday afternoon was struck by a Chicago Police Department vehicle responding to the scene and later died, though his exact cause of death remains unclear.
Can You Get Long COVID After an Omicron Infection?
It’s too early to know for sure, but many doctors believe it’s possible to have long-term effects from the omicron variant of the virus.
Van Dyke Protesters Fined $200 Each, Ordered to Stay Away From Courthouse
The five women and four men who call themselves the “Laquan Nine” had gone to the courthouse Thursday to deliver a letter to U.S. Attorney John Lausch demanding charges against the disgraced officer who was released from prison last week after serving a little more than three years for killing Laquan McDonald.
Guien the Agave Is Nearing Garfield Park Conservatory’s Glass Ceiling: ‘She’s Trying To Be a Skyscraper’
Guien the agave continues to amaze. She’s now topped 20 feet and is fast approaching the Garfield Park Conservatory’s glass ceiling. Staff are trying to get the plant to slow her spurt.
Facebook in Trouble as Zuckerberg Pivots to the Metaverse
The company faces challenges on multiple fronts, but it was a dismal earnings report Wednesday that triggered the sudden collapse in its share price.
Macron: Putin Told Him Russia Won’t Escalate Ukraine Crisis
Macron met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy amid mounting fears of a Russian invasion. Moscow has massed over 100,000 troops near Ukraine’s borders, but insists it has no plans to attack.
