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John Howell: Essential Cuts (06/08) – Wiretaps in a Wendys & Pushing for Pension Funds

John Howell: Essential Cuts (06/08) – Wiretaps in a Wendys & Pushing for Pension Funds

Jun 8, 2023 | rwoodall

• Jason Meisner from the Chicago Tribune shares the latest from the courtroom in the James T. Weiss trial.  • Crain’s Chicago’s Danny Ecker has the details on Sterling Bay, the Chicago Teachers’ Pension Fund and Lincoln Yards.  • The Chicago Fire FC’s Evan Whitfield joins the program to discuss upcoming programming.  • Plus, Chef…

Brandon Johnson Wants to Keep The Bears “Shuffling” In Chicago

Brandon Johnson Wants to Keep The Bears “Shuffling” In Chicago

Jun 8, 2023 | rwoodall

This week, Mayor Brandon Johnson met with the Bears CEO after making several statements about  wanting to keep the team in Chicago. John Howell is joined by Gregory Pratt, who covers Mayor Johnson and City Hall for the Chicago Tribune, to discuss the pathway forward for the team and city.

House Oversight Committee to Hold Hearing On Whistleblower’s U.F.O. Claims 

House Oversight Committee to Hold Hearing On Whistleblower’s U.F.O. Claims 

Jun 8, 2023 | rwoodall

The U.S. House of Representatives is set to hold a hearing to investigate a whistleblower’s claims that the U.S. has found an alien spacecraft and its pilots. John Howell welcomes Andy Field, ABC News Washington, to discuss the details of these and other claims of unidentified flying objects & extraterrestrial life. 

Notre Dame Athletic Director stepping down

Notre Dame Athletic Director stepping down

Jun 8, 2023 | bgogoel

The school has announced that Athletic Director Jack Swarbrick will be stepping down from his position early next year, and that NBC Sports Chairman Pete Bevacqua will take his place. Swarbrick has served as Notre Dame’s AD since 2008, and the school has won eight team national championships during that time. Swarbrick says, “I have…

The air quality in the Chicago area getting better

The air quality in the Chicago area getting better

Jun 8, 2023 | kgordon

The air quality in Chicago and across the state has been classified as moderate according to the Environmental Protection Agency and conditions are expected to remain at that level through Sunday. The wildfires hitting the New York area hard and are affecting states as far as North Carolina. Air quality in southern Cook County considered…

Smokey Haze Continues

Smokey Haze Continues

Jun 8, 2023 | nickgale

(CHICAGO) — The air in Chicago isn’t colored in a hazy dystopian orange like some parts of the East Coast, but wildfires raging in Canada may continue to affect air quality in the city and across Illinois for the next several days. The effects of wildfires burning in Quebec could be felt Wednesday as far…

John Howell: Essential Cuts (06/07) – Should the Media Cover or Ignore Violence? 

John Howell: Essential Cuts (06/07) – Should the Media Cover or Ignore Violence? 

Jun 7, 2023 | rwoodall

• Jerry Nowicki, Bureau Chief from Capitol News Illinois, reviews some of the 500 bills Pritzker is considering signing over the next several months.  • Mike Emanuel, Fox News Chief Washington Correspondent, shares his thoughts on the latest political stories and, of course, the PGA/LIV merger.  • Nick Kindelsperger, Chicago Tribune Food Critic, recaps the…

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