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Apr 24, 2025

The Week In Review

Chicagoans drive on Lake Shore Drive every day without realizing the history beneath them. A new book recounts the long tale of Lake Shore Drive -- we talk with the authors.

The Week In Review

Apr 24, 2025

News Analysis: Davis and Meeks Drop Out

Carol Moseley Braun received a nice holiday gift when James Meeks and Danny Davis both dropped out of the race-- leaving Braun as the only major African American candidate. Danny Davis joins us tonight, as well as Rev. Jesse Jackson, who helped make it happen.

News Analysis: Davis and Meeks Drop Out

Apr 24, 2025

Political Implications of Ruling

A panel of political experts talks with Carol Marin about how today's court ruling transforms Chicago's mayoral race.

Political Implications of Ruling

Apr 24, 2025

A theater company from the Republic of Belarus is making international headlines by standing up to the authoritarian rule in their homeland. We speak with one of the company's founders, along with the artistic director of the Goodman Theatre about the efforts to lend them a hand.

Free To Act

Apr 24, 2025

Braun Apologizes

It may be the most contentious moment so far of the Chicago mayoral campaign, and now one candidate has apologized to another. Eddie Arruza tells us how Carol Moseley Braun is trying to recover after she accused another candidate of being "strung out on crack."

Braun Apologizes

Apr 24, 2025

Jody Weis to Leave Post

Today, March 1, marks the expiration of Jody Weis' contract. Instead of staying on until Mayor Daley finishes his term, sources are reporting that today is Weis' last day as Chicago police superintendent. We have the latest on this Chicago police saga.

Jody Weis to Leave Post

Apr 24, 2025

Vying for the 20th Ward

We sit down with the two aldermanic candidates in the 20th ward runoff. Meet Willie Cochran and Che "Rhymefest" Smith.

Vying for the 20th Ward

Apr 24, 2025

Women v. Walmart

It could be one of the biggest class action lawsuits in history, involving the world's largest corporation. Today the U.S. Supreme Court took up the discrimination case against Walmart. We hear what the suit is all about.

Women v. Walmart

Apr 24, 2025

Vying for the 45th Ward

We sit down with the two aldermanic candidates in the 45th ward runoff. Meet John Garrido and John Arena.

Vying for the 45th Ward

Apr 24, 2025

Tonight, we hear about the heroic and historic journey of the "Freedom Riders." We hear from the filmmaker who documented the experiences of the diverse group of people who challenged the "Jim Crow" laws of the Deep South.

Freedom Riders

Apr 24, 2025

Cultural Connections: 'Out in Chicago'

The Chicago History Museum is putting its final touches on its newest exhibit. We talk to the curator of "Out in Chicago," a history of Chicago's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community.

Cultural Connections: 'Out in Chicago'

Apr 24, 2025

Blagojevich Testifies

Blagojevich took the stand today in his retrial, telling stories from his childhood through to adulthood. He reminded jurors, "I used to be your governor, and I'm here to tell the truth." Elizabeth Brackett has the story.

Blagojevich Testifies

Apr 24, 2025

Latest Springfield News with Dave McKinney

Judge James Zagel criticized the ex-governor for testimony in which Blagojevich told the jury there were parts of the recorded telephone calls that were favorable to his case that the prosecution deleted. Elizabeth Brackett has the story.

Latest Springfield News with Dave McKinney

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