Crain’s Headlines: Sears Cutting Hundreds of Corporate Jobs
The layoffs at the retailer’s Hoffman Estates headquarters and at an office in San Francisco come just a week after Sears announced another wave of store closures
Top Cop Eddie Johnson on Gun Violence, Police-Community Relations
Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson is no stranger to gun violence. The city’s top cop, who will retire at the end of the year, talks about growing up in a Chicago housing project and the importance of officers treating people with respect.
‘Pop America’ Reframes Pop Art, Expands Notion of ‘America’
Pop art gets reframed in a museum show that looks closely at the visual culture of the 1960s and ‘70s – and sheds light on an entire hemisphere of artwork that really pops.
Bears vs. Rams Preview: 2 Teams with Unfinished Business
The Chicago Bears (4-5) look to get back on track when they face the Los Angeles Rams (5-4) on Sunday Night Football. Former Bears offensive lineman James “Big Cat” Williams gives us a preview.
November 14, 2019 - Full Show
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Chicago Still Betting on Casino Deal Before Veto Session’s End
Mayor Lori Lightfoot isn’t folding her cards just yet on a new casino tax structure, though a deal proved elusive Wednesday. That leaves just one remaining day in the veto session for a framework to be finalized and get through both chambers of the Illinois General Assembly.
Trump Impeachment Inquiry: House Dems, GOP Trade Barbs on Day 1
Analysis of Wednesday’s public impeachment hearings from three local legal minds: Renato Mariotti, Martin Redish and Christine Svenson.
Lightfoot Claims Uber Paid Off African American Ministers
Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Wednesday alleged that ride-hailing giant Uber offered to pay off black ministers to the tune of $54 million if they would join a campaign to publicly oppose a $40 million ride-hailing tax proposal – a claim the company denies.
Federal Prosecutor Targets Chicago Violence
Gun violence in Chicago is on the decline, but the number of homicides in the city is still staggering. What can federal prosecutors do to reduce shooting incidents? U.S. Attorney John Lausch Jr. joins us in discussion.
Takeaways from Day 1 of House Public Impeachment Hearings
Wednesday’s start of public impeachment hearings in Congress marked the first time that the American public could watch and listen to the witnesses whose testimony is at the core of the Democrats’ investigation.
Ladysmith Black Mambazo Reunites with Steppenwolf for ‘Lindiwe’
From a Chicago blues club to South Africa, a new show at Steppenwolf Theatre explores music and love across cultures. We get a behind-the-scenes look at “Lindiwe.”
Crain’s Headlines: Abbott Labs CEO to Step Down in 2020
During his more than 20 years at the helm of Abbott Laboratories, Miles White transformed the North Chicago-based health-care products maker with a series of acquisitions and spinoffs.
November 13, 2019 - Full Show
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November 12, 2019 - Full Show
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How Can Data Inform Violence Prevention Efforts in Chicago?
Northwestern sociology professor Andrew Papachristos has a striking idea when it comes to thinking about shootings in Chicago. He and local advocate Franklin Cosey-Gay tell us about their work with data and research.