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Latest Episodes

The Chicago of 1871 Was Built to Burn
October 05, 2021

It’s been 150 years, and many people still think Catherine O’Leary’s cow set the city ablaze.

Discount Mall is Heart of Little Village But Its Future is Uncertain
October 04, 2021

Ever since the Little Village Discount Mall property was sold last year, vendors and neighbors have been demanding answers about its future.

Obama Center Breaks Ground, City Budget Details, and Bookstore Love
October 01, 2021

We look at the week's news with Injustice Watch's Charles Preston and WTTW's Heather Cherone.

Film About Southeast Side Asks ‘How Did We Get Here'
September 30, 2021

A new documentary looks at the effect of closing the steel mills on a community.

Talking and Tasting Chi Foods That Aren’t Hot Dogs or Pizza
September 29, 2021

Chicago's culinary contributions go beyond the basics.

'Boystown' Became 'Northalsted' Last Year. Is it Sticking?
September 28, 2021

The name was changed in effort to make the "gayborhood" more inclusive.

Business is Booming for Chicago’s Secondhand Markets
September 27, 2021

Supply chain problems have customers turning to the antique market.

Chi Fall, Some Love for Navy Pier, and Two Young Lives Lost
September 24, 2021

We look at the biggest stories this week, including changes coming to Little Village and to Navy Pier.

Sky In Playoffs Third Year in a Row. Where is Everybody?
September 23, 2021

The Chicago Sky make their third consecutive appearance tonight in the WNBA playoffs against the Dallas Wings at Wintrust Arena.

45th Ward Residents Are Asking 'Now What?'
September 22, 2021

After weeks of bad headlines about their alderman, some residents in the Northwest Side ward have been more politically engaged.