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- Episodes
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- Years Active
- 2025
Durbin Blasts Kennedy: Anti-Vax Policies Endanger Children
Senator Dick Durbin just accused HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of endangering American children with anti-vaccine actions, calling him a danger to the children of America. Durbin's fiery speech…
00:02:13 |
Thu 18 Sep 2025
ICE Arrests Student Near Elgin Community College
ICE Arrest on Campus: What Happened at Elgin Community College? A student was taken into custody by ICE on Elgin Community College property, sparking concern and prompting a strong response from scho…
00:01:35 |
Thu 18 Sep 2025
Small Libraries, Big Impact: Chicago's South Suburbs
Chicago's tiniest libraries are facing big challenges! Discover how libraries in the south suburbs are stretching every dollar to serve their communities. From shared spaces and staff shortages to th…
00:02:27 |
Thu 18 Sep 2025
CTA Bus Attack: Manhunt on Chicago's Near West Side
Chicago on edge after brazen daylight attack on CTA bus! Police hunt a Black male, 25-30, 5'10-6' with an afro and mustache, who assaulted two passengers on West Jackson. Details on victims are scarc…
00:02:55 |
Thu 18 Sep 2025
Chicago High School Football: September Showdown
Chicago high school football explodes this weekend! Get ready for a blitz of matchups as Public League teams like Kelly, Simeon, and Young clash, with crucial early-season playoff implications on the…
00:02:09 |
Thu 18 Sep 2025
Indiana Libraries Cut Hours: The Cost of Tax Savings
Indiana libraries are bracing for impact! A new property tax law means big savings for homeowners, but could devastate local libraries. Find out how Porter County is slashing hours to cope with a mas…
00:02:11 |
Thu 18 Sep 2025
Immigration Arrest at Elgin Community College: What's Next?
Shockwaves at Elgin Community College as a student is arrested by federal immigration agents on campus grounds! What does this mean for the safety and security of immigrant students? We break down th…
00:02:04 |
Thu 18 Sep 2025
Hobart Data Center Debate: Residents Fight Back
Hobart residents are fighting back against a proposed data center development near 61st Avenue and Colorado Street, fearing decreased property values, environmental damage, and disruption to their qu…
00:02:00 |
Thu 18 Sep 2025
Chicago Fire Stadium: South Loop Development Heats Up
Chicago Fire's $750M stadium plan just cleared a major hurdle! Hear how the 22,000-seat venue could anchor an $8B South Loop mega-development, complete with 5,000+ residences. But will traffic concer…
00:01:57 |
Thu 18 Sep 2025
Rivian R2: New Jobs and EV Expansion in Illinois
Rivian scores a major win! A French auto parts giant, OPMobility, is setting up shop at Rivian's Illinois supplier park to build bumpers for the upcoming R2 SUV, creating 81 local jobs. With $3.7M in…
00:02:15 |
Thu 18 Sep 2025
Northern Trust's New Co-CIO: Anwiti Bahuguna Takes the Helm
Northern Trust Asset Management shakes up leadership! Anwiti Bahuguna rises to global co-CIO for the $1.3 trillion firm, sharing the role with Christian Roth. Find out how Bahuguna's promotion impact…
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Thu 18 Sep 2025
PBM Reform: Will Congress Finally Regulate Pharmacy Middlemen?
Are PBMs finally about to be reined in? Congress is taking another shot at regulating these prescription drug middlemen with bipartisan bills aimed at lowering costs and increasing transparency. Lear…
00:02:11 |
Thu 18 Sep 2025
Chicago Shooting: 19-Year-Old Charged with Attempted Murder
Chicago police have charged 19-year-old Robert Lovelady with attempted murder in connection to a March shooting that critically wounded a 19-year-old woman on the South Side. The shooting, which occu…
00:01:41 |
Thu 18 Sep 2025
Pritzker Calls for ABC Boycott After Kimmel Suspension
Did Trump pressure ABC to silence Jimmy Kimmel? Illinois Governor Pritzker calls for boycotts after Kimmel's suspension, alleging censorship and political interference following FCC criticism over th…
00:01:49 |
Thu 18 Sep 2025
Pritzker's Photo Op: From Peacekeeper to Suspect
From Peacekeeper to Suspect: How did a photo-op with Illinois Governor Pritzker turn into a PR nightmare? Days after posing with Pritzker, anti-violence worker Kellen McMiller was charged in a $700,0…
00:02:04 |
Thu 18 Sep 2025
Navy Sailor's Betrayal: Great Lakes Attack Plot
Navy Sailor Sentenced: How a U.S. Navy sailor's plot to attack a Chicago-area naval base unfolded, landing him a 12-year prison sentence. Discover the shocking details of his planned retaliation for …
00:02:06 |
Thu 18 Sep 2025
Carpentersville Fall Fest: Free Fun, Food, and Music!
Carpentersville Fall Fest is back! Get ready for free family fun, live music, and fall flavors galore at Carpenter Park on September 18th. From kids' activities like pumpkin decorating and lumberjack…
00:02:09 |
Thu 18 Sep 2025
Bears Defense: Can They Stop the Cowboys?
After a brutal fifty-two to twenty-one defeat against the Lions, the Bears' defensive coordinator Dennis Allen faces the music, admitting widespread breakdowns across the team. But with key defensive…
00:01:45 |
Thu 18 Sep 2025
St. Charles Police: Sexism Lawsuit Rocks City
St. Charles, Illinois rocked by sexual harassment lawsuit! Former police Records Manager Lisa Lullo is suing the city, alleging a hostile work environment fueled by inappropriate comments from the po…
00:01:52 |
Thu 18 Sep 2025
Tragedy at McNair Elementary: A Community Mourns, Safety Concerns Rise
Tragedy strikes outside an Austin elementary school: A 9-year-old boy is killed after being hit by a car near Ronald E. McNair Elementary. The driver is in custody, but the community is left reeling,…
00:01:34 |
Thu 18 Sep 2025
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