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HIV diagnoses reported in Chicago hit a new low

According to Chicago’s Public Health Department, the number of HIV diagnoses reported in 2020 was the lowest total since 1987. But, that's not the full story. Host: Melba Lara; Reporters; Lauren Frost and Natalie Moore

Five Books for Understanding the Midterm Elections

Many of us are poised watching the polling results and biting our nails about the upcoming midterm elections when all 435 seats in the House of Representatives and 35 of the 100 seats in the Senate will be contested. By November 8th, will this country look more red or more

Chicago City Council members wrap up budget hearings

Aldermen spent the last two weeks grilling department leaders about their spending priorities. A vote on the budget is scheduled for early November. Host: Mary Dixon; Reporters: Mariah Woelfel and Cianna Greaves

Watch the #ByTheBook Talk for Jack Ashby’s “Platypus Matters”

Scientifically informed and funny, Platypus Matters: The Extraordinary Story of Australian Mammals is a firsthand account of some of Australia’s most wonderfully unique animals—and how our perceptions impact their futures. When a platypus first appeared in British scientific society, some were certain it was taxidermic trickery—with a duck’s bill and

Shoppers react to potential Jewel-Mariano’s merger

If you’re a Jewel or Mariano’s shopper, you may be wondering how this merge would affect your pantry and your pocket. Reporter: Araceli Gomez-Aldana, Host: Mary Dixon

Highland Park shooting victim seeks accountability

Lauren Bennett, who was shot twice, is among a group suing a gunmaker over the shooting. “Anything that could help prevent this,” she said. Reporter: Anna Savchenko; Host: Mary Dixon

Illinois bill would help formerly incarcerated get jobs

The national unemployment rate for this population stands at about 27%. State lawmakers want to help — and say small businesses and communities would benefit, too. Reporter: Esther Yoon-Ji Kang; Host: Mary Dixon

Pritzker leading big over Bailey, poll finds

Some 37% of downstate voters polled viewed Pritzker favorably — that’s higher than Bailey’s downstate favorability numbers. Host: Melba Lara; Reporters: Dave McKinney and Lauren Frost