Amy Coney Barrett Confirmed To Supreme Court. What Happens Now?
Reset explores what a conservative majority on the Supreme Court could mean for the Affordable Care Act, Roe V. Wade and marriage equality.
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Supreme Court Won’t Extend Wisconsin Absentee Ballot Deadline
The nation’s highest court struck down the case 5-3 on Monday.
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Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx On Why Voters Should Elect Her To A Second Term
With less than a week until Election Day, Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx joins Reset to discuss her reelection bid.
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Governor Suspends Indoor Dining In Chicago, But Mayor Pushes Back
Gov. JB Pritzker announced the suspension of indoor service at bars and restaurants and limits on gatherings to 25 people in Chicago because of surges in COVID-19. Mayor Lori Lightfoot questioned the decision on national television.
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New Docuseries ‘City So Real’ An Unvarnished Look At A Changing Chicago
A new documentary film series gives viewers an understanding of contemporary Chicago and Chicagoans
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62 Million And Counting: Americans Are Breaking Early Voting Records
With about a week left, Americans have already cast 62 million early ballots, putting the 2020 election on track for historic levels of voter turnout.
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A World Without Legal Abortion: How Activists Envision A ‘Post-Roe’ Nation
With the confirmation of Judge Amy Coney Barrett, anti-abortion activists hope for a world where ending an unwanted pregnancy is not an option.
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How Rich Investors And Ex-Cons Fit Through A ‘Small Business’ Program’s Loopholes
Loans were approved for Illinois companies tied to Betsy DeVos, a congressional candidate with 1,400 workers and crooked contractors.
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Senate Confirms Amy Coney Barrett To The Supreme Court
The 48-year-old judge solidifies the court’s conservative majority, filling Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s seat just about a week before Election Day.
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5 Things To Know From The First Day Of Chicago Budget Hearings
Chicago aldermen held the first hearing on the city’s massive pandemic budget. Here’s a look at the highlights.
