Skunk Cabbage: This Spring Harbinger Makes Its Own Heat, Smells Like Rotting Meat
Skunk cabbage is one of the first native plants to emerge from the frozen winter ground in the Chicago area. Its powerful aroma isn’t the only quirky thing about this plant.
Major League Baseball Players Vote to End Lockout, Salvaging 162-Game Season
The union’s executive board approved the agreement in a 26-12 vote, pending ratification by all players, a person familiar with the balloting said, speaking to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because no announcement was authorized.
Chicago Artist from Ukraine Dedicates Paintings to Peace
A long-delayed art exhibition has finally opened but with a new focus. A Chicago artist and teacher born in Ukraine makes both traditional and contemporary paintings. She is now using her ability to create to counter forces of destruction.
Roseland Community Hospital Calls for More State Funding Amid Growing COVID-19 Debt
Another South Side hospital is struggling to stay afloat as administrators call for more state funding. We hear from one of its leaders.
Stocks Slip, Oil Prices Turn Lower as Uncertainty Continues
Such swings have become common in recent weeks, not only day-to-day but hour-to-hour, after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine raised worries about how high prices will go for oil, wheat and other commodities produced in the region.
March 9, 2022 - Full Show
Madigan pleads not guilty on his indictment. The status of state ethics bills meant to reduce corruption. The hotel industry asks for state aid. And can guaranteed income programs reduce crime?
Michael Madigan Pleads Not Guilty to Federal Racketeering Charges
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan pleaded not guilty Wednesday to 22 counts alleging that he orchestrated a criminal enterprise for a decade while serving as Illinois’ most powerful politician.
Preservation Chicago’s ‘Most Endangered’ List Makes Case for Historic Value of Midcentury Modern
Preservation Chicago has announced its annual list of most endangered buildings and landscapes, representing pieces of the city’s history most threatened with imminent erasure.
Turning Chicago’s Dead or Invasive Trees into Works of Art
The overall number of trees in the region has increased, according to a 2020 tree census conducted by Morton Arboretum. But not all trees are seen as equals. Some are invasive and prevent native trees and plants from flourishing.
Doctors Argue Cash Transfer Programs Could Fight Violence
Guaranteed income or cash transfer programs have often been framed as resources to help pay for unexpected medical bills or rent. But now, a group of doctors is pitching the program as not only an anti-poverty strategy but an anti-violence strategy.
Illinois Hotels Seek Public Aid During Slow COVID-19 Economic Recovery
Illinois hotel leaders are proposing the Hotel Jobs Recovery Act, which would allocate funds to hotels across the state to rehire workers. The group is proposing $250 million to come from the state’s leftover American Rescue Plan Act funding, giving one-time grants of $1,500 per room for every hotel in Illinois.
Michael Madigan Indictment Spurs Calls for Reform in Springfield
The former Illinois House Speaker and longtime chairperson of the Democratic Party of Illinois faces multiple counts that carry prison sentences of up to 20 years each. And advocates say Mike Madigan’s indictment should be a call for reform of state government.
Higher Gas Prices ‘A Sacrifice’ Americans Must Bear, Some Local Experts Say
It’s a new front as the U.S. attempts from afar to influence what’s happening in Ukraine. President Biden Tuesday announced a ban on all imports of oil from Russia. What consequences that may have abroad and here at home.
March 8, 2022 - Full Show
The impact of the war in Ukraine on your gas tank and your wallet. CTU responds to the district’s change in mask policy. A wave of anti-LGBTQ laws nationwide. And going green in Englewood.
‘Downton Abbey’ Actor Hits the Chicago Stage With New Show
Actor Lesley Nicol earned accolades for portraying the head cook Mrs. Patmore on six seasons of the television show “Downton Abbey” and in two movies. Now, she’s ready to premiere her new stage show in Chicago.