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What Big Data Reveals About Justice In Cook County

Journalists from the Better Government Association, The Chicago Reporter and Injustice Watch have been digging into the data relating to millions of Cook County criminal cases. Emily Hoerner shares what this investigative collaborative called ‘The Circ...

Candidates Vying To Be Cook County’s Top Prosecutor

Democratic Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx is taking aim at her challenger’s record on wrongful convictions a week before the election. Her Republican challenger is former judge and prosecutor Pat O’Brien. Libertarian candidate Brian Dennehy is a...

Loopholes Riddle Feds’ COVID-19 ‘Small Business’ Aid

Loans were approved for an Illinois company tied to Betsy DeVos, crooked contractors and a congressional candidate whose family business employs 1,400 workers.

Host: Melba Lara
Reporter: Dan Mihalopoulos

Episode 859 – Remote Workers Are Not Following Security Training As Closely

Mimecast released a report from a study they conducted about remote worker's behavior at home. This epsiode talks about the findings and what you can do to make your education more engaging and proactive to curb these behaviors.

Source: https://www.mimecast.com/resources/ebooks/cybersecurity-awareness-company-issued-computers-survey/

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Episode 858 – Insider Threat Story, Would You Be Able To Stop This Act

This episode talks about insider threats and a story out of New York on an employee hacking his former employer. Is your company and security controls sufficient to block these actions if an employee did this to you?

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Episode 858 – Insider Threat Story, Would You Be Able To Stop This Act

This episode talks about insider threats and a story out of New York on an employee hacking his former employer. Is your company and security controls sufficient to block these actions if an employee did this to you?

Be aware, be safe.

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Lessons From A CPS Teacher On Surviving Remote Learning

Since remote learning began in Chicago Public Schools, many teachers say sitting for long hours in front of a computer is not only hard on students, but also on them.

Host: Mary Dixon
Reporter: Adriana Cardona Maguigad

Two IL Democrats Fight To Keep Swing District Seats

Something happened in Chicago’s suburbs in 2018: two reliably red congressional districts turned blue. Now, those two Democrats are fighting to hold on to their seats.

Democrat Sean Casten is being challenged by Republican Jeanne Ives in the 6th dist...

Chicago Companies Are Innovating, Despite Pandemic

Crain’s Chicago Business published its annual list of the region’s most innovative companies on Friday. While the coronavirus pandemic has been devastating for the economy and businesses, there have been some bright spots if you know where to look.

Ho...

Epsiode 857 – Tools, Tips and Tricks – Microsoft Attack Surface Analyzer

This week's tools, tips and tricks talks about Microsoft Attack Surface Analyzer. This IT Admin took can help identify any security gaps as you build out or install new sofware on PCs.

Source - https://github.com/Microsoft/AttackSurfaceAnalyzer/tree/release/v2.2

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Chicago Mayor Lightfoot On Her ‘Last Resort’ Budget

Mayor Lori Lightfoot says she won’t apologize for last year’s $1 billion budget increase, and sees this year’s proposed property tax increases as a "last resort."

Host: Mary Dixon
Reporter: Becky Vevea

COVID-19 Sparks New Ideas About How To Design Cities

In Chicago, life sheltering in place isn’t changing any time soon as restrictions on gatherings remain. With COVID-19 changing the way people live and get around, some planners see the pandemic as an opportunity to rethink urban living.

Host: Mary Dix...

Pilsen Residents Oppose Historic Landmark Designation

Despite the assurances of city officials, many Pilsen residents remain opposed to a historic landmark district for the neighborhood.

Host: Melba Lara
Reporter: María Inés Zamudio

Students Set An Example For Final Presidential Debate

President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden will debate one last time Thursday night. A group of Chicago-area students took part in a mock presidential debate this week, but with a lot more civility than some candidates have s...

Aldermen & Civic Groups Respond To 2021 City Budget

Mayor Lori Lightfoot unveiled her 2021 spending plan yesterday morning, and many Chicago aldermen and civic groups aren't happy.

Host: Mary Dixon
Reporter: Claudia Morell

Episode 856 – North Carolina Is The First In The Country To Open A Cybercrime Hotline

North Carolina is the first in the country to open a hotline to report cybercrimes. This episode goes through the details of this hotline and what it could mean for the industry as a whole moving forward on the fight against cybercriminals.

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Dems Put $550K To IL Justice Kilbride’s Campaign

Illinois Supreme Court Justice Tom Kilbride is under fire from new GOP scrutiny over his ties to House Speaker Michael Madigan. Kilbride’s unexpected acceptance of $550,000 from the state Democratic Party that Madigan chairs is drawing sharp GOP critic...