Spotlight Politics: Johnson’s Retirement Will Set Off Political Fight for Next Superintendent
A big change could be coming to the Chicago Police Department. Our politics team digs into that story and more in our weekly roundtable.
Lightfoot’s Proposed Real Estate Transfer Tax Hike Gets Pushback
Is the mayor’s plan for a real estate transfer tax hike dead on arrival or could a new so-called win-win compromise supported by some Democratic lawmakers create a path forward?
Dancing Down Memory Lane Before the Curtain Falls on ‘Hamilton’ Chicago
Just over three years ago, Chicago audiences were introduced to the smash hit musical “Hamilton.” We catch up with two original cast members of the Chicago production.
He Was Convicted, Then Exonerated. Now, He’s An Attorney
A wrongfully convicted man shares his journey to becoming an attorney and his thoughts on the judicial system. Meet Mario Casciaro, who will be sworn in as an attorney this week.
What Some Companies Are Doing with Your ‘Secret’ Consumer Score
When you send messages to an Airbnb host or order food through Yelp, you probably don’t spend much time thinking about where else that information goes – or who it goes to. But that data has the potential to affect you in surprising ways.
Crain’s Headlines: Walgreens Explores Deal to Take Company Private
Walgreens has been exploring a potential deal to take the company private in what could become the largest leveraged buyout in history.
Oak Park Record Store Val’s Halla Closing its Doors Nov. 30
A legendary record store is closing at the end of the month. We revisit our portrait of this one-of-a-kind shop opened by Val Camilletti in 1972.
Impeachment Reversal: Diplomat Now Acknowledges Quid Pro Quo
In a striking reversal, a top diplomat revised his testimony in the House impeachment inquiry to acknowledge that U.S. military aid to Ukraine was being withheld until the foreign ally promised to investigate corruption as President Donald Trump wanted.
CPS Announces Dates of 5 Make-Up Days Following Teachers Strike
The school district says it will spread five make-up days across the rest of the year. CPS Chief Education Officer LaTanya McDade joins us to discuss the 11-day strike, recent negotiations and a new teachers contract.
Congestion Plan or Regressive Tax? A Debate Over Ride-Hailing Fee Hikes
If you rely on ride-hailing services such as Uber and Lyft to get around Chicago, your fare could soon be higher. How a fee hike could impact Chicagoans – and the city.
State Elections Board: ‘We’re Under Constant Threat’ from Foreign Interference
The 2020 election is just under a year away, and both federal and state election authorities say the threat of foreign interference is ramping up.
How the Chicago Teachers Union Contract Helps Students, Teachers
Smaller class sizes and more counselors and nurses. We discuss the changes coming to Chicago Public Schools if teachers ratify a new five-year contract.
Is Time Running Out for the Seasonal Clock Change?
The Illinois Senate is scheduled to take up a bill next week to make daylight saving time permanent. And it’s not just politicians who want to beat the clock. A local sleep expert sounds the alarm on why we should end the seasonal time shift.
