Andrew Bird Takes Flight in 2001 – A Deep Dive into the WTTW Archives
On Sept. 5, 2001, indie rock songwriter Andrew Bird invited WTTW into his Wicker Park home for a raw rehearsal with his band Bowl of Fire. As Bird prepares for a run of sold-out shows in Chicago, we revisit this archival footage.
Hundreds of Thousands Could Lose Food Stamps Under Federal Rule Change
A Trump administration rule change could leave almost 700,000 people without food stamp benefits by mid-2020. How those changes could impact Illinois residents.
‘Memory Unearthed’ Shines Light on a Dark Chapter of WWII
The recovered photographs of Henryk Ross reveal complex stories of life in the Lodz ghetto. We visit an exhibit at the Illinois Holocaust Museum in Skokie.
Crain’s Headlines: United CEO Oscar Munoz Stepping Down
United Airlines President Scott Kirby will take the reins in May, capping a turnaround effort at an airline that had become an industry laggard after a rocky merger with Continental Airlines as well as a national PR nightmare.
African American Aldermen Try to Halt Sale of Legal Pot in Chicago
Sales of recreational marijuana will begin in Chicago – and across the state – on Jan. 1. Or will they? A group of aldermen on Wednesday explained why they want to put the brakes on pot in Chicago.
Constitutional Questions Debated in Testy New Phase of Impeachment
The House Judiciary Committee holds its first hearing as it weighs articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump. Local law professors Tom Ginsburg and David Franklin discuss the testimony and what lies ahead.
Crain’s Headlines: Whistleblower Suit Claims Navistar ‘Wildly’ Inflated Prices
Illinois-based truck and engine maker Navistar is accused of bilking the Pentagon out of almost $1.5 billion.
Bears vs. Cowboys Preview: Chicago Hopes to Gain Ground in Playoff Picture
Can the Bears actually make a playoff push? Former Bears offensive lineman James “Big Cat” Williams joins us to preview their matchup with the Cowboys.
Charlie Beck Takes Charge Following Eddie Johnson’s Ouster
Charlie Beck held his first press conference as interim police superintendent Tuesday, a day after Eddie Johnson was abruptly fired as top cop. What can the city expect from Beck? And what’s next for a department already laboring under a consent decree?
Crain’s Headlines: BMO to Cut Nearly 400 Chicago-Area Jobs
BMO Harris Bank is preparing to cut jobs as part of a companywide cost-savings push. Executives with BMO’s Toronto-based parent company announced the new cost cuts Tuesday as they posted the bank’s earnings for its fiscal fourth quarter.
Cyclists Say City Isn’t Addressing 311 Complaints About Bike Lanes
With hundreds of miles of bike lanes, Chicago is touted as a city for cyclists. But many who ride on city streets say the daily hazards they encounter and report aren’t being addressed.
Preservationists Rally Around Thompson Center as Pritzker Prepares for Sale
The state says the building is too expensive to maintain and repair, but architectural activists are determined to highlight its unique features and its role in the city’s past, present and future.
