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  • Feds Investigate City Hall: Sex, Drugs, and Not-So-Happy Endings?

    A second alderman is in the crosshairs of federal authorities. Last week, Ald. Danny Solis (25th) was revealed to be wearing a wire in the case against powerful Alderman Ed Burke (14th). This week, …

    Feb. 1, 2019 read more
    Listen — 14:44
  • How Chicago’s Ticketing System Can Ruin Someone’s Life

    We all hate them. But parking and traffic camera tickets generate millions for the city of Chicago every year. A WBEZ/ProPublica Illinois investigation reveals that system puts a huge burden on the …

    Jan. 25, 2019 read more
    Listen — 19:53
  • Chicago Neighborhoods Define The Issues

    Many activist groups want the mayoral candidates to take a break from the mudslinging. We hear them describe some of the city’s big issues.

    Jan. 18, 2019 read more
    Listen — 22:31
  • Wards To Watch

    There are 50 wards in Chicago, each with its own mini-mayor. A handful of races for alderman are especially hot this year. We look at four.

    Jan. 11, 2019 read more
    Listen — 24:20
  • Have It The Chicago Way? Burke Allegedly Shakes Down Burger King Execs

    What did the feds say Ed Burke did? And what might it mean for Chicago politics? Our politics team takes a closer look.

    Jan. 4, 2019 read more
    Listen — 19:48
  • The Great Ballot Battle Show

    How Chicago ended up with a baker’s dozen of Mayoral candidates (so far).

    Dec. 21, 2018 read more
    Listen — 16:03
  • How Do You Solve A Problem Like Chicago Pensions?

    We explain 1) what pensions are, 2) how Chicago’s got so messed up, 3) why solutions are so difficult, and 4) why you should care.

    Dec. 14, 2018 read more
    Listen — 15:45
  • How Closing Schools Became A Huge Issue In Chicago Politics

    We get the backstory on how a generation of school closings has changed the lives of Chicago’s kids and the nature of Chicago politics.

    Dec. 7, 2018 read more
    Listen — 23:16
  • What It’s Like When The FBI Raids A Chicago Alderman’s Offices

    On Thursday, the feds raided the offices of Chicago’s most powerful City Council member. We take you behind the scenes.

    Nov. 30, 2018 read more
    Listen — 18:25
  • A Quick Hit Of Chicago Politics For Your Thanksgiving Travels

    Monday was the first day candidates could submit signatures for Chicago’s February elections. It was a bleary-eyed political circus.

    Nov. 20, 2018 read more
    Listen — 5:12
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