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Nov 4, 2019

There’s Plenty of Time for Play at Arcade-Themed Rescue The Catcade

In Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood, there’s an animal shelter with a twist. We visit an arcade-themed cat rescue and lounge that’s helping foster feline friendships.

Nov 4, 2019

Driving While Stoned: Police Still Lack Reliable Test

As the legalization of recreational marijuana approaches, police have no reliable test for whether a person is driving under its influence. What science tells us about marijuana use and safe driving.

Nov 4, 2019

Crain’s Headlines: Ousted McDonald’s CEO ‘Demonstrated Poor Judgement’

In an email to employees, former McDonald’s CEO Steve Easterbrook acknowledged he had a relationship with an employee and said it was a mistake. He had been CEO since 2015.

Nov 4, 2019

Farmer’s Love of Trees Leads to Lifelong Hunt for Heirloom Apples

When Al Westerman’s grandparents bought a farm in Northern Illinois in 1911, it came with a house, a barn and an apple orchard. Now, he collects heirloom apple trees and grows more than 100 varieties. 

Nov 4, 2019

November 4, 2019 - Full Show

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Oct 31, 2019

Hedy Weiss Reviews ‘A Doll’s House,’ ‘I’m Lenny Bruce’ and More

There are many treats on Chicago stages these days. Theater critic Hedy Weiss joins us with her latest roundup.

Oct 31, 2019

In the Zooniverse, Everyone Can Be a Scientist

In a world in which scientific literacy is often lacking, the online platform Zooniverse.org is doing what it can to encourage “people-powered research.”

Oct 31, 2019

Mickey Alice Kwapis Wants You to Love Taxidermy As Much As She Does

Mickey Alice Kwapis knows that she doesn’t fit most people’s idea of what a taxidermist looks like. And she is trying to change that.

Oct 31, 2019

Bears Face Eagles in Rematch of Playoff Loss

The Chicago Bears (3-4) take on the Philadelphia Eagles (4-4) on Sunday in a rematch of last season’s playoff game. Former Bears offensive lineman James “Big Cat” Williams gives us a preview.

Oct 31, 2019

Democrats Push Impeachment Rules Package Through House

Democrats swept a rules package for their impeachment probe of President Donald Trump through a divided House on Thursday. The chamber’s vote highlighted the partisan breach the issue has only deepened.

Oct 31, 2019

Crain’s Headlines: Lobbying Activities of Exelon, ComEd Under Investigation

The Securities and Exchange Commission has opened an investigation of Exelon and ComEd’s lobbying activities. The U.S. attorney’s office in Chicago also is probing the lobbying practices of the two companies in Illinois. 

Oct 31, 2019

October 31, 2019 - Full Show

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Oct 31, 2019

Chicago Teachers Strike Comes to an End, Classes Resume Friday

Chicago Public Schools students will return to class Friday following the district’s longest teachers strike in more than 30 years. What finally brought an end to the 11-day standoff. 

Oct 30, 2019

CTU Reaches Tentative Deal But Won’t Return to Work Thursday

Members of the Chicago Teachers Union won’t head back to school Thursday morning and their strike will last at least one more day after the union’s House of Delegates accepted a tentative agreement with the city, but refused to return to work.

Oct 30, 2019

Spotlight Politics: Assessing Political Fallout of Teachers Strike

Who will be the political winners and losers of the Chicago teachers strike? Our politics team digs into that story and more in our weekly roundtable.