The convictions could impact the bribery trial next year of one-time House Speaker Michael Madigan, but could also ignite new ethics reforms and questions about how politicians are lobbied. Host: Melba Lara; Reporter: Dave McKinney
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Samsung had a memo leak out that bans employees from using generative AI like ChatGPT. This episode talks about the ban and why you need to understand how everything works if you are deciding to limit AI tools in your organization. Be aware, be safe. ...
Professors at Chicago State University striked for two weeks last month to fight for fair salaries and workloads. Many students supported their professors. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Lisa Philip
Four former executives and lobbyists at ComEd were convicted on every count they faced related to a wide-ranging bribery scheme. WBEZ’s Dave McKinney recaps the scene. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Dave McKinney
Another day, another T-Mobile breach. For the second time in 2023 T-Mobile has announced another breach. Only 1,000 customers this time, this episode talks about this incident. Be aware, be safe. Support the show and get access to behind the scenes con...
Facebook, Meta, settled a class action lawsuit for the Cambridge Analytica privacy leak to the tune of $725 million. Now you can claim your piece of the money. This episode talks about this and other class action settlements. Claim yours here - https:/...
Hackers and data miners go to lengths to get a target's data. One way to 'dumpster dive' their devices. An old method that still works is to buy used equipment, cheap and usually filled with ripe data. This episode talks about a recent study. Be aware...
A report from Bitdefender detailed a disturbing practice when it comes to breaches. A large number of IT professionals responded they were told to keep quiet about discovered breaches. This episode breaks it down and talks about the risks of this pract...
In an Oct. 25 scuffle, a sergeant claimed that a detainee in a wheelchair tried to break his wrist using handcuffs. Body cam videos don’t back that up. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Patrick Smith
Chicago pays tribute to Jerry Springer, the former daytime talk show king whose controversial and dramatic program aired from NBC Tower in the 1990s. WBEZ's Natalie Moore offers reflections on his legacy beyond weekday afternoons. Host: Mary Dixon
Efforts include more janitors, more powerwashing and two dozen station upgrades, part of a bigger effort to boost public confidence in public transit. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Samantha Callender
In a new book, Wesley G. Skogan says stop-and-frisk helped cops seize guns but damaged community trust — and efforts to solve shootings. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Chip Mitchell
Tesla is being sued by an owner from a Reuters report that employees have accesses images and video from Tesla cars and used them for entertainment purposes. This episode talks about the claims and what you need to think about when it comes to privacy ...
Some existing lessons on Native American history are incomplete and possibly inaccurate, according to many Indigenous people. Host: Lisa Labuz; Reporter: Susie An
Fermilab in the western suburbs of Batavia, Illinois hosts the DUNE project, researching the elusive neutrino particle. This undertaking includes underground caverns and a high energy beam being shot from Illinois to South Dakota. Sam Zeller, a senior ...
As Cook County State’s Attorney, Foxx has faced intense scrutiny. WBEZ's Patrick Smith analyzes her decision to step down. Host: Melba Lara; Reporter: Patrick Smith and Lauren Frost