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The Week in Review: New Faces, Veteran Leadership
Eddie Arruza and guests discuss the 101st General Assembly and more.
The Week in Review: Fallout from Ald. Ed Burke’s Corruption
Eddie Arruza and guests discuss the week's news.
Verdict Due in Laquan McDonald Cover-Up Trial Thursday
A Cook County judge will decide the fate of three cops accused of engaging in a cover up.
Jennifer Pritzker: GOP’s Policies ‘Marginalize Me'
Retired Army Col. Jennifer Pritzker details her scathing rebuke of the Republican Party.
Lessons From the Governor Who Instituted IL's Income Tax
Looking back on Gov. Richard Ogilvie's inauguration and the politically-risky move he made
‘Bitten by the Blues’ Chronicles Rise of Alligator Records
Looking back over 50 years of the blues with the founder of Alligator Records.
Final $6 Billion Lincoln Yards Proposal Expected This Week
The mixed use development is scheduled for a city vote next week.
Spotlight Politics: Behind the Scenes of the Inauguration
Gov. J.B. Pritzker takes the helm, and a date for early voting in Chicago is set.
Pritzker Restores Pay Increases for State Union Employees
Pritzker moved to give raises to state employees that had been denied by Bruce Rauner.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel Reflects on Lessons in Education
Emanuel is touting his achievements at both Chicago Public Schools and the City Colleges.
As Trump Mulls National Emergency, 31 Active Ones Continue
Trump has authority to declare a national emergency using 130-plus statutory powers.
Journalists Discuss ‘Surviving R. Kelly’ and #MeToo
Chicago Sun-Times' journalists weigh in on the latest allegations against R. Kelly.
Black Marines In Danger of Losing South Side Veterans Hall
A group of history-making veterans could lose its meeting hall in Englewood.
What Legalized Marijuana Could Mean for Illinois
The effort to legalize recreational marijuana in Illinois is getting closer attention.
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