Report: Obama Center Will Have ‘Adverse Effect’ on Jackson Park
We discuss the future of the Obama Presidential Center with Ghian Foreman, president and CEO of Emerald South Economic Development Collaborative; and University of Illinois at Chicago professor David Stovall.
Puerto Rican Community Leaders Discuss Island’s Political Future
After weeks of protests and demonstrations calling for his resignation, Puerto Rican Gov. Ricardo Rosselló is expected to step down Friday. How local Puerto Rican communities are responding to the political uncertainty.
Modern Manet: Beauty, Fashion and Intimacy in New Show at Art Institute
For its big summer show this year, the Art Institute takes a fresh look at the early modern artist, Edouard Manet. We tour the show.
Deep Frydays: Fry the Rainbow
Like the city itself, the Rainbow Cone is a painterly masterpiece of colors and tastes, each separate and distinct, which together somehow become more than the sum of their parts.
The Remarkable Life of the ‘Legendary Harry Caray’
The longtime White Sox and Cubs broadcaster is the subject of a new book. Author Dan Zminda joins us to discuss “The Legendary Harry Caray: Baseball’s Greatest Salesman.”
Debate Takeaways: Democratic Divisions Intensify
The evening marked some of the toughest attacks California Sen. Kamala Harris has faced as a candidate. The exchanges were part of a broader ideological fight for the future of the Democratic Party.
Spotlight Politics: What Will Former Union Boss Coli Tell the Feds?
A big-time labor leader is cooperating with federal agents. Our politics team weighs in on that and more in our weekly roundtable.
Fed Cuts Interest Rates for First Time Since 2008 Recession
While the U.S. economy continues its record-breaking expansion, some wonder whether the Fed reacted to softening global markets or perhaps even pressure from President Donald Trump.
Art Show Highlights Sheldon Peck’s Passion for Painting, Human Rights
We visit a local house on the route of the Underground Railroad that was built by a man who was also an accomplished painter of early Illinoisans.
Capital One Data Breach Leaves Millions Vulnerable
Another day, another data breach. This time, Capital One admits that more than 100 million of its credit card users have had their personal data hacked.
In Chicago, TIF Revenues Soaring
The city of Chicago could be in line for a giant windfall of tax revenue, just in time to face down a $700 million budget gap.
Chicago on Fast Track to Vehicle Ticket Collection Reform
Vehicle fines are driving thousands into debt each year. City Clerk Anna Valencia gives us the road map to changes in parking fees and fines.
Report: Illinois Parents Give Up Child Custody for College Cash
Why are some well-off parents in Chicago’s north suburbs giving up custody of their children? An investigation by ProPublica Illinois finds it may be to get college financial aid.
Can – and Should – Chicago Take Over ComEd’s Infrastructure?
For years, ComEd has had control of Chicago’s power supply. Now, nearly two dozen aldermen want to take a closer look at a possible public takeover of the utility. A look at the pros and cons of a takeover.