As America’s largest newspaper chain continues closing small newspaper offices around the country, a startup in western Illinois is filling the void. Host: Melba Lara; Reporter: Alex Degman
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Multi-factor authentication is the easiest and best way to exponentially improve your authentication security. There are several ways to implement MFA but Microsoft announced they are flipping the flow for the better. This episode talks about those met...
We hear from new mother Kristal Acuña Pitts. She shared her experience with an intimate audio diary that begins with an early morning feeding. Host: Melba Lara; Reporter: Araceli Gomez
Google has had a feature for Google One subscribers that is now being rolled out to all Gmail users. Users will now be able to get dark web scanning reports to see if their gmail accounts have been seen on the dark web or if they have been part of rece...
ChatGPT and other generative AI services are all the hype now. But there are serious privacy considerations you should be aware of. This episode talks about how and when to use these services and when you should not. Be aware, be safe. Support the sho...
Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson pledged to reopen mental health clinics. But now that approach is “yet to be determined.” Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Tessa Weinberg
In a new series, we talk to some of the city’s unsung heroes: people who make schools run. Host: Melba Lara; Reporter: Nereida Moreno
The University of Chicago Press is pleased to announce that Civic Gifts: Voluntarism and the Making of the American Nation-State by Elisabeth S. Clemens is the recipient of the 2023 Gordon J. Laing Award. The award was presented by the University of Chicago President Paul Alivisatos at a gala reception
Bluetooth tracking devices are a convenient way to keep track of your purse, keys, laptop and other items that are easily misplaced. However, people can use them to track people unknowingly. Apple and Google released a joint statement to change the way...
After a tumultuous and historic four years in office, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is bidding farewell to residents. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Cianna Greaves and Mariah Woelfel
The National Weather Service office in suburban Romeoville issued its first-ever dust storm warnings. The State Climatologist joins us to explain. Host: Melba Lara; Reporter: Lauren Frost
The data analyst spoke at length about deliberations in the high-profile trial and how she perceives the once-powerful former House speaker. Host: Araceli Gomez-Aldana; Reporter: Dave McKinney
ChatGPT is all the hype right now and hackers are using that to spread malware. This episode talks about how they are doing this, warning companies have issued and caution you should take trying out these new AI apps. Be aware, be safe. Support the sh...
Illinois lawmakers are debating a measure to reimburse benefits skimmed from people who need financial help buying food. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Kristen Schorsch
This tools, tips and tricks episode talk about an app from NVIDIA called Broadcast. Specifically, the feature called Eye Contact. A unique use of AI and deepfake methods to make you look like a better streamer then you may be. Source - https://youtu.b...
Today is World Password Day, May 4th. This episode talks about passwordless authentication and why this is the best direction to rid us of the standard password. Source - https://securityinfive.com/the-future-with-passwordless-authentication/ Be aware...
Texas Governor Gregg Abbott continues to send asylum-seekers crossing the border, many from Venezuela, by bus or plane to Chicago. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Michael Puente
Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson today named his selection to head the Chicago Police Department as the city searches for a permanent leader. Host: Melba Lara; Reporter: Chip Mitchel