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Back to SearchChicago's New Smoke Season, School Board Candidates Dropped, and the Pokémon Capital
Should Chicagoans be preparing to mitigate wildfire smoke every summer? How are fundraising efforts and ballot challenges shaping the race for school…
2 weeks ago
Why is The 78 Getting $425M? Plus, Chicago Summer Music Magic
Last week, alderpeople approved a $425 million infrastructure plan at ‘The 78’ in the South Loop, anchored by the forthcoming Chicago Fire stadium. C…
2 weeks, 1 day ago
Did Mayor's ICE Order Actually Do Anything? Plus, 1,000 Teens Downtown
Today, a City Council committee will question the details and effectiveness of the Mayor’s “ICE on Notice” executive order as ICE sightings and arres…
2 weeks, 4 days ago
Harold’s Chicken Battle, Ford City Suitors, and Next Great Food Fest
In January, longtime Harold’s Chicken Shack CEO Kristen Pierce-Sherrod passed away. Now, a legal battle between her five children and her widower wil…
2 weeks, 5 days ago
Influential Priest Accused of Abuse, Beware Raw Lettuce, and All-Star Weekend
The Rev. Michael Pfleger, the St. Sabina parish leader for 45 years, has been removed from his position as the Archdiocese of Chicago investigates an…
2 weeks, 6 days ago
Tips For Second Heat Wave. Also, Can the Onion Make Infowars Funny?
Another heat wave is hitting Chicago. Here's what to expect. Also on today's podcast, we talk to Onion executive editor Jordan LaFleur about the Chic…
3 weeks ago
City’s Street Vendor Crackdown, Mayoral Quiz, and Belugas at Shedd
Chicago is seeing a rise in enforcement against immigrant street vendors. Over the last few months the Street Vendors Association of Chicago has been…
3 weeks, 1 day ago
Is Chicago Still Broke? Plus, ICE Arrests Increasing
What have we learned in the last week about the city’s financial position, and what does that mean for the growing field of mayoral candidates? Alex …
3 weeks, 4 days ago
Mayor’s Transit and Public Health Picks. Plus, ‘Love Island’ Mania and Chicago’s Next Hit Show
Today we’re talking about some new appointments coming out of the Johnson administration, including a new Public Health Commissioner and transit boar…
3 weeks, 5 days ago
Is Chuy Garcia Controlling Congressional Race? Plus, a Visit to Feld
U.S. Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia (4th) has been accused of thumbing the political scales in favor of his chosen successor. In November, Garcia dropped o…
3 weeks, 6 days ago