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Former state worker denies covering up rape in Champaign

Former ally of indicted Madigan advisor speaks out for the first time about being implicated in explosive 2012 email that shook Springfield, Illinois. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Dave McKinney

Ghosts in the MRI, a Guest Post from John Lardas Modern

In Neuromatic: Or, A Particular History of Religion and the Brain, John Lardas Modern offers a powerful and original critique of neurology’s pivotal role in religious history. In this original piece below, adapted from his research, he looks at one specific instance of the attempt to use technology to measure

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How climate change could alter future Thanksgiving meals

Festive meals every year could look a lot different in the future, as climate change continues to affect our plants and animals. Host: Melba Lara; Reporter: Jessica Wolfrom; Producer: Lauren Frost

CPD creates new role for religious outreach liaison

The Chicago Police Department’s outreach strategy now includes Officer Michael Carroll, an officer working with minority religious communities. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Adora Namigadde

Day family demands answers over death of Jelani Day

The latest on the investigation into the tragic death of an Illinois State University graduate student who died two months ago downstate. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Eric Stock

Immigration advocates say it’s time to pressure Democrats

Immigration activists say this is the time to pressure Senators to support an effort to create a pathway to citizenship through the budget reconciliation process. Host: Araceli Gómez-Aldana; Reporter: María Inés Zamudio; Guest: Lawrence Benito

Thanksgiving marks National Day of Mourning for Native Americans

The Thanksgiving holiday is a reminder of the genocide of millions of Native Americans and the start of a long history of white immigrants stealing their land. Host: Araceli Gómez-Aldana; Reporter: María Inés Zamudio; Guest: River Kerstetter

Freestyle music still all the rage with some Chicago area Latinos

Most people know salsa music.

And, you may be aware of other Latin music traditions like: bachata, merengue and the ever popular reggaeton.

There’s another Latin music style that doesn’t get a lot of attention but is loved just the same by those who...

What happens when Chicago schools vote out police officers?

About 50 Chicago public high schools have voted to get rid of police officers in the last year and a half. Now officials say they are figuring out ways to de-escalate conflicts without police. Host: Melba Lara; Reporter: Adriana Cardona Maguigad

Read an excerpt from “Cooperation Without Submission” by Justin B. Richland

We’re pleased to share a short excerpt from Justin B. Richland’s new book, Cooperation without Submission, which was published this September. It is well-known that there is a complicated relationship between Native American Tribes and the US government. In Cooperation without Submission, Justin B. Richland, an associate justice of the Hopi Appellate Court

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COVID cases are rising, and the holidays are looming

Chicago and Illinois are experiencing high transmission rates, with more than 400 new cases per day in the city. So what does this mean for the upcoming holidays? Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Katie O'Connell

Chicago home records still contain racist covenants

Restrictive covenants and deeds meant to keep Black residents out of white neighborhoods are unenforceable today, but their lingering presence still evokes pain and anger. Host: Lisa Labuz; Reporter: Natalie Moore

Chicago small business impacts from global supply shortages

The disruption in the global supply chain has been impacting Chicago area small business owners and entrepreneurs. They say they are having a hard time getting goods. Host: Melba Lara; Reporter: Claudia Morell