According to Chicago’s Public Health Department, the number of HIV diagnoses reported in 2020 was the lowest total since 1987. But, that's not the full story. Host: Melba Lara; Reporters; Lauren Frost and Natalie Moore
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Members of City Council clashed with the mayor and voted down her appointment to lead the city’s education committee. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Mariah Woelfel
Many of us are poised watching the polling results and biting our nails about the upcoming midterm elections when all 435 seats in the House of Representatives and 35 of the 100 seats in the Senate will be contested. By November 8th, will this country look more red or more
Aldermen spent the last two weeks grilling department leaders about their spending priorities. A vote on the budget is scheduled for early November. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporters: Mariah Woelfel and Cianna Greaves
Scientifically informed and funny, Platypus Matters: The Extraordinary Story of Australian Mammals is a firsthand account of some of Australia’s most wonderfully unique animals—and how our perceptions impact their futures. When a platypus first appeared in British scientific society, some were certain it was taxidermic trickery—with a duck’s bill and
Chicago aldermen discuss the city’s proposed $2 billion police budget for next year. Host: Melba Lara, Reporter: Chip Mitchell and Lauren Frost
If you’re a Jewel or Mariano’s shopper, you may be wondering how this merge would affect your pantry and your pocket. Reporter: Araceli Gomez-Aldana, Host: Mary Dixon
Lauren Bennett, who was shot twice, is among a group suing a gunmaker over the shooting. “Anything that could help prevent this,” she said. Reporter: Anna Savchenko; Host: Mary Dixon
The national unemployment rate for this population stands at about 27%. State lawmakers want to help — and say small businesses and communities would benefit, too. Reporter: Esther Yoon-Ji Kang; Host: Mary Dixon
With Roe v. Wade overturned, abortion has been a hot-button issue in races up and down the state’s ballot, from governor to legislators to the Illinois Supreme Court. Reporter: Kristen Schorsch; Host: Mary Dixon
Some 37% of downstate voters polled viewed Pritzker favorably — that’s higher than Bailey’s downstate favorability numbers. Host: Melba Lara; Reporters: Dave McKinney and Lauren Frost
In this week’s climate conversation, we’ll hear about what’s happening to the birds in our region and how climate change is playing a role. Host: Melba Lara, Reporter: Lauren Frost
The utility has also entered into a so-called deferred-prosecution agreement with U.S. Attorney John Lausch’s office, similar to the deal cut by ComEd when the feds charged it with bribery more than two years ago. Host: Clare Lane; Reporters: Dan Mihal...
Chicago’s urban farms provide fresh produce to local communities and create green spaces across the city. But recently, they’ve started to feel the impacts of climate change. Host: Susie An; Reporter: Indira Khera
Chicago’s Board of Elections is reducing the number of voting precincts by 40 percent. What does this mean for voters? Host: Susie An; Reporter: Mariah Woelfel and Cianna Greaves
Schools across the state are required to teach a unit of Asian American history. That’s thanks to a new law called the TEAACH Act. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Susie An
The first-term incumbent senator for Illinois and GOP challenger Kathy Salvi are far apart on gun control, abortion and immigration policy. Host: Mary Dixon: Reporter: Dan Mihalopoulos