Starz pink-slips 'Boss'

Nov. 21, 2012
Local alderman says show was good for Chicago

CTA pass hikes raise riders' ire

Nov. 20, 2012
Ride fares would stay the same under the new CTA budget, but discounted monthly, weekly, three-day, and daily passes could see steep increases. Chicagoans react – mostly with indignance.

Illinois Dems make license push

Nov. 20, 2012
Several powerful Illinois Democrats are supporting a measure that would give driver’s licenses to immigrants who are here illegally.

'Afternoon Shift' #194: Aldermanic duties

Nov. 20, 2012
We continue our look at the function of City Council with a broader look at the role of aldermen in Chicago neighborhoods. Alds. Beale, Moore and Waguespack join Rick in studio. We'll recap the Bears Monday-night massacre against the 49ers. And actor Mark Nasser makes us an offer we can't refuse.

Talking turkeys

Nov. 20, 2012
You all have Thanksgiving memories—but none of your memories go back to 1895.On Thanksgiving Day that year the country's first official auto race took place. It was a 55-mile round-trip journey between the South Side and Evanston.

'Morning Shift' #52: Natural resources

Nov. 20, 2012
On Tuesday's Morning Shift, we'll continue our exploration of Illinois' financial state, take a look at business news, talk with Chicago's Rhodes Scholars, delve into the history of Chicago's parks, and discuss going solo with James Iha.

Hostess, the United Center and working over Thanksgiving

Nov. 20, 2012
Business updates, from the latest in the Hostess strike saga to Depaul's Blue Devils.

Iron Mike

Nov. 19, 2012
He does not seem made of flesh and blood. It is a summer day some years ago and I am looking at his head. Look…it is the color and shape of a gigantic tomato, the sort that wins prizes and "wows" at a county fair. Look at his hair: It is like one of those sleek bicycle helmets.

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