Podcast Episodes

The release of a detailed report outlining multiple instances of sexual harassment by a former southwest suburban state lawmaker is stirring up Springfield.

State Representative Harry Benton resigned his Illinois House seat under pressure last month amid allegations he harassed a lobbyist. But the repo…

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Chicago comic with da accent makes podcast about da city's municipal code

Scorch has tapped into that character for many creative projects since, from a poem about hot dogs to a popular series reviewing Park District bathro…

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rainbow Cone marks 100th anniversary serving up its signature sliced and stacked treat

To the uninitiated, a Rainbow Cone might seem like a recent Instagram-inspired creation.

Five colorful layers stacked on top of each other.

But Chicago…

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Chicago School Board approves budget that reverses layoffs, but relies on shaky state funds

The Chicago Board of Ed took the unprecedented step of changing the budget presented by Chicago Public School officials. They voted to cancel more th…

1 month, 3 weeks ago

A murder convict’s bitter choice: Walk free or keep fighting to clear his name

A deal offered by prosecutors would’ve required Ivy Kelly to admit guilt following a murder trial tainted by a corrupt detective and ineffective defe…

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Funkmaster George Clinton is in town — and he’s embracing his artistic side

Funk legend George Clinton is best known as a writer for Motown and as the leader of the popular Parliament-Funkadelic movement.

But starting with th…

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Chicago renters’ rights are at stake in dueling City Hall proposals

Tenants rights groups have for years fought for this overhaul of the city’s existing rental laws

1 month, 3 weeks ago

CPS will lay off 760 teachers in bid to close budget deficit

Chicago Public Schools earlier this month announced drastic plans to close the district’s around $730-million dollar-budget deficit.

That includes la…

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Illinois sees 16% drop in SNAP enrollment 1 year after food program overhaul

The number of Illinois residents enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – or SNAP – has declined by 16% over the past year. Tha…

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Today marks the unofficial start to Chicago's race for mayor

Chicagoans with big dreams of becoming this city’s mayor are fanning out across town today (TUE) to collect the signatures needed to get on the ballo…

1 month, 3 weeks ago