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  • Afternoon News: Friday April 18, 2025

    Afternoon News: Friday April 18, 2025
    Apr 18 2025

    A new coalition says neighborhood street festivals in Chicago are struggling to survive. As the Trump administration continues to make changes to the Social Security system – some Illinois residents say they’re worried about accessing their benefits. Plus, Illinois Democratic politicians say the party needs to focus on kitchen table issues in order to win voters.

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  • Morning News: Friday, March 18, 2025

    Morning News: Friday, March 18, 2025
    Apr 18 2025
    A report from Northwestern University points to an initiative as part of the reason why shootings are down in Chicago. Questions continue swirling around U.S. Senator Dick Durbin’s plans as other Illinois Democrats consider their own futures. Northwestern students and professors are calling on their leaders to defend the university against President Trump.
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  • Afternoon News: Thursday April 17, 2025

    Afternoon News: Thursday April 17, 2025
    Apr 17 2025
    Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said a proposal that would give Chicago Police sole discretion to implement immediate curfews for kids needs “deeper vetting.” Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said public safety is under attack under Donald Trump’s administration. Chicago’s Links Hall announced that it will close its doors for good after its current season.
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  • Morning News: Thursday, April 17, 2025

    Morning News: Thursday, April 17, 2025
    Apr 17 2025
    Those who’ve been convicted of a crime for participating in the January 6th insurrection can no longer work for the city of Chicago. A nearly three-year upswing in Chicago robberies has ended. Dozens of Chicago History Museum employees and supporters of the local ASFCME union protested at the museum yesterday.
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  • Afternoon News: Wednesday April 16, 2025

    Afternoon News: Wednesday April 16, 2025
    Apr 16 2025

    Illinois educators are unsure of how to protect their students as the Trump administration has cancelled hundreds of student visas. Some Illinois Democrats are growing impatient with Senator Dick Durbin. Plus, the Chicago Blackhawks season is over.
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  • Morning News: Wednesday, April 16, 2025

    Morning News: Wednesday, April 16, 2025
    Apr 16 2025
    Former President Joe Biden is using Chicago as a venue to hit his GOP successor, President Donald Trump, on Social Security cutbacks. A Chicago city council member plans to push for a vote today on his stalled ordinance to create an 8 p.m. curfew for kids in the city’s downtown area. Illinois Governor J-B Pritzker says he’s committed to protecting college and university students in the state.
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  • Afternoon News: Monday April 14, 2025

    Afternoon News: Monday April 14, 2025
    Apr 15 2025

    Former President Joe Biden is in Chicago. Governor Pritzker’s office is shelling out millions of taxpayer dollars to Illinois’ film and TV industry. Plus, Portillo’s launched its breakfast menu today.
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  • Morning News: Tuesday, April 15, 2025

    Morning News: Tuesday, April 15, 2025
    Apr 15 2025
    Some parents are breathing a sign of relief now that the teachers union has approved a new contract with the Chicago Public Schools. WBEZ has tips for how to best protect your financial investments during uncertain economic times. A dark humorist from Madison delivers a new play that blends stand-up comedy and drama.
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