FACT CHECK: Is Chicago Proof That Gun Laws Don’t Work?
In the wake of the horrific shooting in Las Vegas this week, the White House faced questions about whether President Trump would support stricter gun legislation.
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$5 Per Tooth Extractions Draw Those Without Affordable Dental Care
After 20 years of selling and using meth, 38-year-old Andy Moss turned his life around. He got off drugs and got a good job. Next step: he wanted to fix his teeth, which had disintegrated, leaving nerves exposed.
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Rose Says Repealing Cook County Soda Tax A Statewide Concern
State Senator Chapin Rose says downstate Illinoisans should be concerned about Cook County’s controversial sales tax on sweetened beverages—even though they don’t have to pay it.
Conservative Commentator To Speak At University Of Illinois; Protest Planned
The founder of a group promoting conservative causes on college campuses will speak on the University of Illinois campus Thursday, and says he hopes to engage students in constructive conversation.
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Chess Records And The Chicago Blues; Book Recommendations For News Fatigue
On this encore edition of The 21st: We learned more about the story of Chicago blues with Renee Rosen, author of Windy City Blues, a new historical novel about Chess Records. We also heard from Terry Chess, son of the late Phil Chess. Plus, what books can you turn to as a way to alleviate your news fatigue?