Emanuel encouraged NU blitz on Prentice

Dec. 6, 2012
Conversation said to occur well before mayor announced he supported demolition

City bikers get new 2-way lane, stoplight on Dearborn

Dec. 6, 2012
For the first time in Chicago, bicyclists are getting a stoplight and two lanes. But car traffic lost a lane.

$12M renovation planned for City Hall

Dec. 6, 2012
A $12 million renovation plan is in the works for Chicago's century-old City Hall.Mayor Rahm Emanuel's office on Thursday announced a plan to rehab the building and reorganize the city office space by the end of 2013.Emanuel's office says the plan will save the city $4 million each year,

State Sen. Donne Trotter faces felony gun charges

Dec. 5, 2012
The Illinois legislator was arrested Wednesday after getting caught with a handgun by security at O'Hare.

City, bartender ask judge to vacate verdict

Dec. 4, 2012
The city of Chicago and a bartender whose videotaped beating by an off-duty police officer are asking a judge to toss the landmark civil verdict.

'Afternoon Shift' #203: Prohibition playback

Dec. 4, 2012
The Vanecko indictment, collect calls from prisoners, massage parlors in Lakeview and more.  

Chicago Boy Scouts 'deeply regret' abuse

Dec. 4, 2012
A lawsuit was filed Tuesday in Cook County Circuit Court on behalf of an anonymous former scout.

Morning Shift: The ol' switch-a-roo

Dec. 4, 2012
On Tuesday's show: the latest on charges against Venecko, a review of the Illinois political landscape, the pros and cons of students grading teachers, and low water levels in the Mississippi River.

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