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Jan 16, 2025
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
Henrietta Lacks died of cervical cancer in 1951. But her cells kept living. They started a scientific revolution and a multi-billion dollar industry. When members of her family found out, they felt angry and exploited. We talk with the author of a best-selling book about the story.
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The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
Jan 16, 2025
Cell Phones & Cancer Risk
Do cell phones cause cancer? And what exactly does the World Health Organization have to say about it? A Chicago scientist who contributed to the latest report joins us to clarify the findings.
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Cell Phones & Cancer Risk
Jan 16, 2025
Bloomingdale Trail
It's not much now, but find out how the city plans to transform a three-mile long abandoned railway. Paris Schutz takes us for a journey down the Bloomingdale Trail.
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Bloomingdale Trail
Jan 16, 2025
Eden Place
A Chicago family leads their community to convert an illegal garbage dump into Eden Place: a three-acre nature center for their struggling South Side neighborhood. Jay Shefsky has the remarkable story.
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Eden Place
Jan 16, 2025
CDOT Commissioner on Improving Maneuvering
He used to manage the roadways of our nation's capital. Now he's followed Mayor Emanuel back to Chicago to direct transportation operations here. Chicago's new Transportation Commissioner Gabe Klein walks us through some of his ideas for improving how we maneuver in Chicago.
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CDOT Commissioner on Improving Maneuvering
Jan 16, 2025
Ask Geoffrey
You can still enjoy the 31st Street beach, even though just south, some major construction is going on. Geoffrey Baer tells us what they're building in tonight's Ask Geoffrey.
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Ask Geoffrey
Jan 16, 2025
Scientific Chicago: DNA to Treat Cancer
Geoffrey Baer takes you on a ride aboard Chicago's last surviving private commuter rail car.
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Scientific Chicago: DNA to Treat Cancer
Jan 16, 2025
Financial News
Crude oil prices tumble, the unemployment rate stumbles, and the housing market falls too. Eddie Arruza and our financial panel break down why the economic recovery has stalled.
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Financial News
Jan 16, 2025
Emerald Ash Borer
The hungry insect in question is the emerald ash borer which is devastating the area's ash trees. Jay Shefsky introduces us to some researchers who are trying to understand the bug well enough to find an ash tree that can co-exist with this pervasive pest.
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Emerald Ash Borer
Jan 16, 2025
Ask Geoffrey
Geoffrey Baer tells us about the man who amassed an impressive collection of artifacts, once housed in a private residence on Chicago's South Side, and where you can view it now, in tonight's Ask Geoffrey.
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Ask Geoffrey
Jan 16, 2025
Rooftop Gardens
Geoffrey Baer takes us to a vegetable farm on the roof of a North Side restaurant and other gardens high above the streets of Chicago.
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Rooftop Gardens
Jan 16, 2025
Dr. Damon Arnold: Public Health
Summer is in full swing. And along with sun, swimming and street festivals, mosquitoes are also a reality of the season. How much of a concern are West Nile-infected mosquitoes? Illinois' Director of Public Health talks about that and other public health concerns.
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Dr. Damon Arnold: Public Health
Jan 16, 2025
Comedian Jeff Garlin
The Adler Planetarium takes you into deep space for an immersive new exhibit. We speak with the president of this Chicago institution about the science behind their latest venture.
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Comedian Jeff Garlin
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