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Jan 12, 2022

Surge in COVID-19 Cases Prompts Gov. Pritzker to Send Rapid Response Teams to Hospitals

As COVID-19 hospitalizations surge, more than 2,000 health care workers will be sent to hospitals to help care for those who are ill. 

Jan 12, 2022

How The Pandemic Has Affected Health Care Access for People With Disabilities

While people with disabilities are at high risk for COVID-19, a report from the National Council on Disability finds they haven’t been prioritized for vaccines in some states. 

Jan 11, 2022

January 11, 2022 - Full Show

The latest on CTU labor action as students are set to return Wednesday. Plus, the fight over voting rights. Illinois House speaker's one-year anniversary. And a local radio news anchor signs off after 51 years.

Jan 11, 2022

Illinois House Speaker Emanuel ‘Chris’ Welch on His First Year

Illinois House Speaker Emanuel Chris Welch reflects on his first year on the job. Welch’s historic win followed Michael Madigan’s decadeslong hold on political power in the Illinois House. 

Jan 11, 2022

Rank-and-File CTU Members Vote on New COVID-19 Mitigations

Rank-and-file members of the Chicago Teachers Union are in the process of voting on the deal reached by the union and the city on new COVID-19 mitigation efforts. Chicago Teachers Union Vice President Stacy Davis Gates said she expects the vote to be complete by the end of the week. 

Jan 11, 2022

Biden on Voting Rights Passage: ‘I’m Tired of Being Quiet!’

Pounding his fist for emphasis, President Joe Biden challenged senators on Tuesday to “stand against voter suppression,” urging them to change Senate rules in order to pass voting rights legislation that Republicans are blocking from debate and votes.

Jan 11, 2022

Local Author’s New Children’s Book Celebrates the Art of a Well-Crafted Limerick

Bindy Bitterman’s new book “Skiddly Diddly Skat” is a celebration of limerick writing.

Jan 11, 2022

Longtime Anchor Pat Cassidy Reflects on Career in Radio News

“I just love breaking news, because I know I’m telling people things they don’t know,” said Pat Cassidy, who after 51 years as a radio news anchor has signed off. 

Jan 10, 2022

January 10, 2022 - Full Show

The latest on the standoff over in-person learning at Chicago Public Schools. Will there be school this week? The Bears chart a path forward. What local leaders plan to do about homelessness during the winter months.

Jan 10, 2022

Illinois’ Top Doc on Omicron Spike, In-Person Learning Debate

Dr. Ngozi Ezike breaks down the latest Illinois COVID-19 numbers and says the debate over the safety of in-person learning is nuanced. 

Jan 10, 2022

Nonprofit Aims to Address Homelessness as Housing Insecurity Grows During COVID-19

The leader of a Chicago nonprofit focused on homelessness says the demand for their services has skyrocketed. "We are getting inundated with calls, emails and walk-ins from people that never imagined they would ever need help like this before.”

Jan 10, 2022

Doctor Offers Tips for Regaining Sense of Smell After COVID-19 Infection

A common indicator of COVID-19 is the loss of taste and smell, which can last for months after infection, according to recent research.

Jan 10, 2022

Much to Fix in the Offseason As Bears Begin Search for New GM and Coach

The Bears’ head coach and general manager are out. James “Big Cat” Williams, former offensive lineman for the Chicago Bears, gives us his thoughts on the offseason challenges the team and the incoming new coach and general manager face.

Jan 6, 2022

‘We Were Trapped’: Trauma of Jan. 6 Insurrection Lingers for Lawmakers

Interviewed before this week’s anniversary of the attack, 10 of the House members who were in the gallery talked of being deeply shaken by their experience, recalling viscerally the sights and sounds amid the chaos.

Jan 6, 2022

January 6, 2022 - Full Show

One-on-one with Mayor Lightfoot as classes are canceled for a second day. Will there be school tomorrow? Local members of congress and observers reflect on one year since the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.