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Nov 11, 2021

Tribune Report Reveals Sexism in Chicago’s Radio Industry

The Chicago Tribune published a scathing 10-month investigation into what women face in the male-dominated industry. The reporters spoke with dozens of women in radio about their experiences. WTTW News spoke with three of those women to hear about what they have faced in the industry. 

Nov 11, 2021

Rockford Airport Says Prairie Site Is Critical to Expansion

The Rockford Airport Authority is not ceding Bell Bowl Prairie, an ancient prairie remnant that’s part of the airport’s nearly 3,000-acre property. In an interview with WTTW News, the authority reaffirmed its commitment to a $50 million expansion plan that would impact the five-acre prairie.

Nov 11, 2021

Nurses Fear for Safety, Ask for Security in the Emergency Room

Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, nurses were among those hailed as health care heroes. But now, nurses tell WTTW News, they are literally coming under attack. 

Nov 10, 2021

November 10, 2021 - Full Show

Plans to renovate the Eisenhower expressway. The fight for a majority Asian American ward. Chicago homeowners drowning in water debt. And “Curb Your Enthusiasm’s” Jeff Garlin on his new photo exhibit.

Nov 10, 2021

Photography Exhibit at Weinberg/Newton Gallery Explores Latino Identity

In a citywide exhibition featuring 29 MacArthur Fellows throughout 12 galleries sits a particular exhibit at the Weinberg/Newton Gallery in River North. It’s exploring what it means to be Latino in Chicago.

Nov 10, 2021

Jeff Garlin’s Photographs of Funny Friends Show in River North

Comedian and actor Jeff Garlin opens a new show of his photography featuring some of his co-stars and famous friends — Larry David, J.B. Smoove, John Mulaney – often in candid shots backstage and between scenes. 

Nov 10, 2021

Chicago Homeowners Owe $421M in Water Debt: WBEZ

A report from WBEZ reveals that homeowners collectively owe up to $421 million in debt, and that includes penalty fees and water taxes. Sixty percent of those homeowners make up the city’s majority Black ZIP codes.  

Nov 10, 2021

Advocates Call For Chicago’s First Majority Asian American Ward

Some community leaders want to see Chinatown and the surrounding area included in a single ward as part of the city council’s once-a-decade remap process. Advocates are also calling for Asian American communities in Albany Park, West Ridge, and Uptown to stay together in their respective wards to ensure their voices are heard. 

Nov 10, 2021

Federal Infrastructure Bill Could Pave the Road for Rebuilding the Ike

President Joe Biden is ready to sign a $1 trillion dollar infrastructure bill into law. Illinois is set to receive at least $17 billion from it, with more than $10 billion slated for federal highway projects and bridge replacements.

Nov 10, 2021

Chicago Parks Board President Avis LaVelle Resigns Under Fire Amid Abuse Scandal

Chicago Park District Board of Commissioners President Avis LaVelle said Wednesday she was not forced to resign by Mayor Lori Lightfoot for her handling of complaints that girls and young women were being abused while working at Chicago’s parks.

Nov 9, 2021

‘Food Guy’ Steve Dolinsky Explores the World of Chicago Pizza in New Book

The book, “The Ultimate Chicago Pizza Guide: A history of Squares and Slices in the Windy City,” is Steve Dolinksy’s second on Chicago pizza.

Nov 9, 2021

Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs Working to Address Gaps in Veterans’ Care

After COVID-19 outbreaks earlier in the pandemic, officials say the situation has improved at state-run veterans’ homes, which are only about half full. Admissions are slower than usual because of the pandemic, according to officials.

Nov 9, 2021

Ravi Shankar Retrospective on Display at South Asia Institute

Celebrating the life and music of sitar virtuoso Ravi Shankar in a new exhibition at the South Asia Institute.

Nov 9, 2021

Physicians, Children’s Hospitals Declare Youth Mental Health Emergency

Mental health challenges for children have reached a national emergency, according to several medical organizations representing 77,000 physicians and more than 200 children’s hospitals. “The pandemic has taken its toll in numerous ways,” said clinical psychologist Mashana Smith.

Nov 9, 2021

Biden Asking Democrats Do So Much with So Little in Congress

Reaching for FDR-style accomplishments with slimmer-than-ever Democratic majorities has been politically messy at best, arduous at worst, and about to become even more daunting for the president and his party.