Crain’s Headlines: More Problems for Troubled Ford Factory
The Ford plant on the city’s Far South Side has been causing some big headaches for the automaker, which is expected to report lower profits this week in a third quarter earnings report.
High Water Levels in Lake Michigan Could Remain Though Early 2020
With near record high water levels, Lake Michigan swallowed up beaches, piers and sidewalks across Chicago and the region this summer. An Army Corps forecast shows those levels may persist into next year.
Trump Laments G-7 Move From Doral After Bipartisan Pushback
President Donald Trump lashed out Monday at critics who prompted him to move next year’s Group of Seven summit from his private golf club in Florida, claiming he would have hosted it for free and now it will end up costing taxpayers “a fortune.”
October 21, 2019 - Full Show
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CTU President: Lightfoot Spreading ‘Falsehoods’ About Negotiations
As Day One of the teacher strike ended, Chicago Teachers Union leadership strongly criticized claims made by Mayor Lori Lightfoot that the union lacked urgency to end the work stoppage.
Joel Paterson, Master of Classic Guitar Styles, Takes on the Beatles
There are plenty of Beatles covers in the world. But when a talented local guitarist like Joel Paterson applies his artistry to the fab four, that gets our attention.
Mayor Lightfoot: Where’s CTU’S Urgency?
Bargaining sessions between the Chicago Teacher's Union and the city started late and ended early on Thursday, the first day students missed classes with their teachers on strike, causing Mayor Lori Lightfoot to question the union’s sense of urgency.
Crain’s Headlines: Northwestern’s $10M Grant to Prevent Opioid Deaths
A Northwestern researcher known for developing wearable technology has received a $10 million federal grant to create a potentially life-saving implantable device for people with opioid use disorder.
CPS Teachers, Staff Take Their Case to the Streets with Rallies Across the City
Chants of “fair contract!” and “Mayor Lightfoot, get on the right foot!” rang through the air outside Chicago Public Schools around the city on the first morning of the Chicago Teachers Union and SEIU support staff walkout.
Bears vs. Saints: Trubisky May Return, But Injuries Mount
The Chicago Bears host the New Orleans Saints. Former Bears offensive lineman James “Big Cat” Williams has a preview.
‘Southern Exposure’ Expands Chicago’s Architectural Canon
In his new book, architecture critic and photographer Lee Bey highlights visually striking and culturally significant sites on Chicago’s South Side that have gone mostly overlooked, he says.
October 17, 2019 - Full Show
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Chicago Public Schools Teachers to Strike Thursday
It's official: Chicago Public Schools teachers are going on strike after CPS and the Chicago Teachers Union failed to reach a contract agreement. Teachers and support staff planned to hit the picket lines at 6:30 a.m. Thursday.
Time For Winter Prep in The WTTW Garden
With winter right around the corner, home gardeners should harvest whatever fruit and vegetables that remain in their garden as soon as possible. Organic gardener Jeanne Nolan shares tips to get your garden ready for the cold season.
Front Lawn Art Installations Pay Tribute to Late Chicago Artist
Late Chicago artist Sabina Ott created the nonprofit Terrain Biennial, a public art event that invites participants to display site-specific exhibits in their front yard.