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Feb 11, 2020

Local Researchers Reveal Secrets of Lunar Dust, Atom by Atom

Local scientists use a powerful new tool to make fresh discoveries from moon dust first collected nearly 50 years ago.

Feb 11, 2020

Unofficial Name Change Reignites Debate Over Douglas(s) Park

Signs for Douglas Park on Chicago’s West Side have received an unofficial update in recent weeks: a second “s.” The change comes after years of activisim in North Lawndale to rename the park.

Feb 11, 2020

Project Delays Cause More Backups, Frustration on Jane Byrne Interchange

Consistently listed one of the worst bottlenecks in the country, a massive project to improve the Jane Byrne Interchange is behind schedule and costing more than originally expected. We discuss the latest on the project.

Feb 11, 2020

Crain’s Headlines: Suit Claims Google Violated Illinois Privacy Law

The same Illinois privacy law that recently led Facebook to settle a class-action lawsuit for $550 million could trip up Google as well.

Feb 11, 2020

Report: Pilsen Post Office Clerk Told Customers to ‘Speak English’

Community leaders are pushing the postal service for answers – and changes – after a customer reported a clerk who refused to help Spanish-speaking customers.

Feb 11, 2020

Smash Away Your Stress at Chicago’s Only Rage Room

Joe Lupa, the owner of Chicago’s first and only rage room, boils his business down to a simple consumer demand: people like smashing stuff. We visit Escapades Rage Room on the city’s Near North Side.

Feb 11, 2020

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Feb 10, 2020

Inside the ‘Bug’ Infestation at Steppenwolf Theatre

The revival of Tracy Letts’ 1996 play “Bug” stars his wife, Steppenwolf ensemble member Carrie Coon. We spoke to the creative team right before opening night.

Feb 10, 2020

Sen. Durbin on Trump: ‘This Isn’t Going to End’

When he cast his vote finding President Donald Trump guilty on two articles of impeachment, Sen. Dick Durbin called it a “sad and angry moment.” Now that the trial is over, Durbin fears Trump won’t change his behavior.

Feb 10, 2020

Tribune Buyouts: Mixed Emotions for Longtime Journalists Leaving Company

Two veteran journalists who agreed to leave the Chicago Tribune after a recent round of buyouts talk about their hopes for the company’s future.

Feb 10, 2020

Primary Politics: Should Illinois Come First in 2024?

On the heels of the Iowa caucuses debacle, Illinois leaders are trying to rally support for the state to hold the first presidential primary in 2024. But is that a good idea?

Feb 10, 2020

New Bill Could Give Illinois Students Time Off to Address Mental Health Issues

State Sen. Rob Martwick says the bill would grant students up to five excused absences from class to let them “take care of their mental health, just like they would be with a broken bone or the flu.”

Feb 10, 2020

Crain’s Headlines: Traffic at Midway Drops to 20-Year Lows

Traffic at Midway Airport dropped last year to its lowest level in two decades—and the decline is likely to continue as long as the Boeing 737 Max is grounded.

Feb 10, 2020

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Feb 10, 2020

Joe Walsh: ‘I Would Support Any Democrat’ Over Trump

Declaring President Donald Trump unbeatable in a Republican Party that has become a “cult,” former U.S. Rep. Joe Walsh says he will do everything he can to help a Democrat – any Democrat – defeat Trump in November.