Asiaha Butler is a co-founder of RAGE, the Resident Association of Greater Englewood. She shares how the pandemic has contributed to youth homelessness, and how that might be contributing to the violence in Chicago. Host: Lisa Labuz, Mary Dixon; Produc...
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Mike Grover died at age 38 earlier this year. Last month, his wife Lea told their three daughters about her favorite memory of him. Host: Melba Lara; Producer: Bill Healy
The Chicago Tribune and the Better Government Association have been reporting on a breach at the Illinois Attorney General's office which took place in April, and who might be behind it. Host: Melba Lara; Guest: Jared Rutecki
In Chicago, areas flush with resources are also flush with trees. But a new city agency could be tasked with changing that “tree inequity." Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Mariah Woelfel
The Jackson Park Football field in Chicago's Woodland neighborhood was bustling with teens again after the long pandemic shut down. Host: Melba Lara; Reporter: Adriana Cardona Maguigad
As the Chicago Bears looks to improve on their 8-8 record last year, veteran players report to training camp today to prepare for the 2021-22 season. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Cheryl Rae Stout
Something as big as climate change can impact even the little parts of life. During this week's climate conversation we’re talking REALLY small: insects, with Professor Alex Harmon-Threatt, pollination ecologist at the University of Illinois. Host: Mel...
Paula Robinson is a Chicago developer who pushed to make sure residents had their voice heard in a new megadevelopment on the city's South Side. Plans for "Bronzeville Lakefront" on the former site of Michael Reese Hospital were approved by the city ea...
Chicago Public Schools leaders are insisting that almost all students should be back in classes full time this fall, but some parents are pushing back. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Sarah Karp
A sweeping plan to address climate change in the Chicago region involves goals ranging from reducing C02 emissions to addressing social equity issues. Host: Melba Lara; Reporter: Michael Puente
Doctor Emily Landon, infectious disease specialist with UChicago Medicine, details the precautions people should still be taking as COVID-19 cases rise in Illinois. Host: Melba Lara; Producer: Lauren Frost
U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland visited an anti-violence program on the city’s West Side on Thursday. Eddie Bocanegra runs READI Chicago, and shared more on Garland's visit. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Patrick Smith
Chicago Public Schools announced the results of votes by elected councils on whether to keep police in schools. Host: Melba Lara; Reporter: Sarah Karp
After more than a year stuck at home during the pandemic, Chicago teens are reemerging and getting to be kids again. Host: Melba Lara; Reporter: Adriana Cardona Maguigad
Rosa Escareño has had a front-row seat to Chicago politics for decades, starting work for City Hall right out of high school and quickly moving on to serve in top leadership roles. She's currently overseeing enforcement of the $15 dollar minimum wage, ...
Rosa Escareño has had a front-row seat to Chicago politics for decades, starting work for City Hall right out of high school and quickly moving on to serve in top leadership roles. She's currently overseeing enforcement of the $15 dollar minimum wage, ...