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Justice Department Unseals 37-Count Trump Indictment 

Justice Department Unseals 37-Count Trump Indictment 

Jun 9, 2023 | rwoodall

Former President Donald Trump is facing felony counts based on retention of confidential defense information, conspiracy and more. John Howell welcomes Andy Field, ABC News Correspondent, Washington, to break down the allegations and indictment against Donald Trump.

Restoring Illinois’ Rivers; An Environmental Victory

Restoring Illinois’ Rivers; An Environmental Victory

Jun 9, 2023 | rwoodall

John Howell is joined by Michael Hawthorne, Environment and Public Health Reporter for the Chicago Tribune, to discuss the restoration of the middle fork of the Vermillion River, Illinois’ only natural scenic river.

The indictment against former President Trump unsealed

The indictment against former President Trump unsealed

Jun 9, 2023 | kgordon

Former President Donald Trump described a Pentagon “plan of attack” and shared a classified map related to a military operation, according to an indictment unsealed Friday.The document marks the Justice Department’s first official confirmation of a criminal case against Trump arising from the retention of hundreds of documents at his Florida home, Mar-a-Lago.Trump disclosed the…

Chicago’s Favorite Film critic Nick Digilio reviews ‘Transformers: Rise of the Beasts’, ‘Past Lives’, and ‘Flamin’ Hot’

Chicago’s Favorite Film critic Nick Digilio reviews ‘Transformers: Rise of the Beasts’, ‘Past Lives’, and ‘Flamin’ Hot’

Jun 9, 2023 | mirandaellis

Film critic and podcast host Nick Digilio returns to the Steve Cochran Show to review the latest movies in theaters, including the action-packed ‘Transformers: Rise of the Beasts’, ‘Past Lives’, and his least favorite movie of the week, ‘Flamin’ Hot’. Listen to The Nick D Podcast and That Show Hasn’t Been Funny in Years at…

Wilson to Give Away Gas, Groceries

Wilson to Give Away Gas, Groceries

Jun 9, 2023 | nickgale

(CHICAGO) — Businessman and former mayoral candidate Willie Wilson plans to give away over $100,00 in free gas and groceries this weekend. In a release, Wilson say he will hold a press conference to discuss the ongoing challenges citizens facefrom high food and gas prices. The grocery, and gas giveaway is on a first-come, first-serve…

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…

Chris Christie Is Running For Office… Again

Chris Christie Is Running For Office… Again

Jun 7, 2023 | rwoodall

Chris Christie has filed campaign paperwork for the 2024 Presidential election. John Howell is joined by Lisa Kashinsky, Author of Politico’s Massachusetts Playbook. They discuss what Christie has done to set himself apart, both from the other GOP candidates and from his prior run for the Oval Office.

One Chicago airport back to pre pandemic flying levels

One Chicago airport back to pre pandemic flying levels

Jun 7, 2023 | kgordon

Midway airport says about 4.5 million travelers flew through the airport in March, compared to 4.4 million in 2019. Meantime at O’Hare the numbers are still down 12 percent at 15.8 million. Crain’s reports Southwest, the primary carrier at Midway has about 235 flights a day on the schedule, that’s 13 percent below pre pandemic…

Biden to Visit Chicago

Biden to Visit Chicago

Jun 7, 2023 | nickgale

(CHICAGO) — President Biden will visit Chicago at the end of the month. The president will attend a Democrat fundraiser hosted by Gov. JB Pritzker and his wife. The fundraiser is sure to draw Chicago’s top Democrat donors. The event is set for June 28. The Sun-Times reports that the fundraiser comes after another Biden…

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