The Rundown: Chicagoans say they want an easier way to dispute water charges
Frustrations over water bills. A proposal to bar campaign cash used for legal defenses. A challenge to one of Indiana’s bans on gender-affirming care.
Justin Bull
Podcast Producer
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The Rundown: Police still investigating the shooting at the White Sox ballpark
The investigation into the shooting at the White Sox game continues. City leaders purchased property for a migrant shelter. COVID-19 appears in wastewater.
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The Rundown: The story of the Chicago Public Library is the story of Chicago
The Chicago Public Library turns 150 this year. We talk about how the windy city got its public library system and its century-and-a-half of history since.
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The Rundown: Staff, patients at risk due to low staffing at Loretto Hospital
About 200 unionized staff at a hospital on the West Side have gone on strike over working conditions, primarily: their own safety.
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The Rundown: Clinics in Indiana stopped providing abortions
Abortions have stopped in Indiana. Former U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch reviews Northwestern’s athletic department. There’s money to reopen a Green Line stop.
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The Rundown: Chicago alderpeople consider focused meeting on the migrant crisis
A group of alderpeople want to talk about the migrant crisis. There’s another accusation of misconduct by a Chicago lifeguard. FEMA officials are touring flood damage.
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The Rundown: Biden establishes a national monument honoring Emmett Till
President Joe Biden designated a new national monument yesterday in honor of Emmett Till and his mother, including a church in Bronzeville.
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The Rundown: Will Chicago’s new mayor finally get the lead out?
Chicago is home to more lead service lines than any other major metropolitan area in the country. How did the city get into this situation?
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The Rundown: The ‘ComEd Four’ are found guilty on every count in bribery scheme
The “ComEd Four” were found guilty. Police District Councils members were sworn in. Illinois House Speaker employees want a union.
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The Rundown: Migrants housed in police stations as city struggles with support
Conditions are not good for migrants living temporarily in police station lobbies. Gun sales are up while Illinois’ assault weapons ban is on pause. The deadline is May 10 for creative workers hit hard by the pandemic eligible for the state’s Back 2 Business grants.
