Measles Shots Aren’t Just For Kids: Many Adults Could Use A Booster Too
With U.S. measles cases at record highs, doctors say adults who got vaccinated prior to 1968 should consider getting revaccinated.
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Sen. Bernie Sanders Launches 2020 Presidential Campaign
The independent senator from Vermont held his first rallies as a 2020 Democratic presidential candidate over the weekend. He’s raised more than $10 million and signed up a million volunteers.
Listen — 3:50As Walmart Eliminates Greeters, Workers With Disabilities Feel Targeted
Walmart is changing job requirements for front-door greeters.
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Listen — 3:53A Record 14 Candidates Vie To Be Chicago’s Next Mayor
More than a dozen candidates are running to succeed Rahm Emanuel, who is stepping down after two terms.
Listen — 3:47News Brief: Border Wall Emergency, Chicago Election, Walmart Greeters
The House is set to vote Tuesday to end President Trump’s border wall emergency. Chicago votes. And, Walmart will eliminate greeters.
Listen — 11:19Jussie Smollet Of ‘Empire’ Charged With Filing False Police Report
Chicago police charged Jussie Smollett with disorderly conduct after he allegedly filed a false report about being attacked. The story has been wracked with controversy since it emerged last month.
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Listen — 4:56Ex-FBI Deputy Describes ‘Remarkable’ Number Of Trump-Russia Contacts
McCabe said he and Justice Department leaders were so rattled following the dismissal of James Comey they struggled with how to respond.
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Listen — 7:26Chicago Group Joins Parkland Survivors To Address Gun Violence
David Greene talks to D’Angelo McDade, executive director of the Peace Warriors, about his work with student activists from Parkland, Fla.
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Listen — 7:00Meet The Chicago Woman Who Rented Hotel Rooms For The Homeless During Frigid Polar Vortex
In a week of record cold, Chicago resident Candice Payne rented hotel rooms for strangers living outside. Then the donations poured in.
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Listen — 3:25Mobile Home Owners Are Upset About Rising Costs To Rent Land
Roughly 20 million Americans live in mobile home parks, which have become a target for real estate companies who are jacking up fees.
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