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Assault weapons ban. Red Line extension. A new alderperson. Stricter fines for blocking bike lanes. Crypto controversy. CPD Whistleblower settlement. Reset goes behind the week's headlines with Chicago Sun-Times chief political reporter Tina Sfondeles, ProPublica Illinois reporter and columnist Mick Dumke and City Cast Chicago host Jacoby Cochran.

Due to declining enrollment, Chicago is no longer the country's third-largest school district. Northwestern unveils plans for a new football stadium in Evanston. Reset takes a deep dive into these stories and much more in our Weekly News Recap with Natalie Moore, WBEZ reporter on the Race, Class and Communities desk, Mick Dumke, reporter and columnist ProPublica Illinois, and Heather Cherone, Chicago politics reporter for WTTW News.

A new report from Propublica Illinois finds that Black and Latinx neighborhoods get hit the hardest by tickets issued through red-light and speed traffic cameras. And the pandemic only widens the gap. Reset talks to the ProPublica Illinois reporters behind the report to break down the data.

Illinois lawmakers are cracking down on the practice of secluding and restraining students. A new bill passed this week by the General Assembly bars the use of so-called “quiet rooms.” It will also phase out the use of facedown restraints, which can make it hard for children to breathe. These new regulations come 18 months after a joint investigation by the Chicago Tribune and ProPublica Illinois showed that school staff were secluding and restraining students at astonishingly high rates, especially kids with disabilities. Host Jacoby Cochran talks with two of the reporters who have been shedding light on the practice. Guests:  Jennifer Smith Richards, Reporter, Chicago Tribune Jodi Cohen, Reporter, ProPublica Illinois Read the "Quiet Rooms" investigation More on legislation that aims to ban seclusion Keeping All Students Safe Act Follow us on Twitter: @CityCastChicago Sign up for our newsletter: chicago.citycast.fm

(Encore.) Drug overdose deaths are on the rise all around the country, including in Chicago, Illinois. ProPublica Illinois reporter Duaa Eldeib explains how the coronavirus pandemic has exacerbated the opioid epidemic, and the challenges that public health officials are facing as they work to reduce opioid-related deaths.

The murder of a west side black politician in the early 1960s is one that the city just didn't want to solve according to our guest today on the Chicago Justice Show, Mick Dumke from ProPublica Illinois. We discuss his latest piece titled "The Murder Chicago Didn't Want to Solve". According to Dumke Lewis was the first black alderman elected on the west side of Chicago. The 24th ward then and now encompasses large swaths of the North Lawndale community. As blacks starting to move to this west side community the Daley political machine knew they had to at least attempt to show the new residents that the machine had their interests in mind. To do this the machine recruited and promoted a black man to run for alderman. One they knew would not challenge the status quo of political corruption as well as mafia control of vice and gambling in the community. As anything in the 1960s in Chicago there was all kinds of mafia, political, and police intermingling in Lewis' life and murder. Of course the last person we know that saw Lewis alive was a Chicago Police officer. There is even an FBI report about the murder that states the machine was purposefully spreading rumors about Lewis in the local media so the public wouldn't care about the loss of this politician. Dumke's story is a fascinating deep dive in to the intersection of the political machine and the mafia told through the life and murder of a west side black politician that seemed to have a cozy yet complicated relationship with both. Dumke isn't able to identify the person responsible for the murder but instead he goes in to real detail about all the powers that be in the city and the community that had reason to see Lewis gone and his murder go unsolved. Images used in this show

Alderman Ben Lewis was an up and comer in Chicago politics.  The first Black Democratic Committeeman — the real office of power — ever on the city’s West Side. More than 50 years after the fact, the murder that ended his career is still unsolved.  Investigative reporter Mick Dumke of ProPublica Illinois says that in itself should tell you something not so good about Windy City law enforcement… and politics.

Mike Stephen learns about the mystery of the 1963 murder of Ald. Ben Lewis with Mick Dumke of ProPublica Illinois, discusses how The Green Lady bar continues to build community with bar owner Melani Hoffman, and talks to artist Josh Moulton about how local art is supporting struggling business in Chicago. And in the OTL Wrap Party, Mike and Producer Collin reflect on the importance of journalism and taverns.

Drug overdose deaths are on the rise all around the country, including in Chicago, Illinois. ProPublica Illinois reporter Duaa Eldeib explains how the coronavirus pandemic has exacerbated the opioid epidemic, and the challenges that public health officials are facing as they work to reduce opioid-related deaths.

Mike Stephen gets the lowdown about this year’s Bourbon County Stout lineup from the Chicago Tribune's Josh Noel, talks to ProPublica Illinois reporter Melissa Sanchez about immigrant teens working dangerous factory jobs in the suburbs, and chats about the empowering work of Girls on the Run Chicago with executive director Jill Eid. And in the OTL Wrap Party segment, Mike and Producer Collin reflect on the show, including describing recent barrel-aged beer experiences. The local pandemic tunez come from Treesleeper.

Mike Stephen discusses the legacy of local disinvestment in East Garfield Park with Mick Dumke of ProPublica Illinois, talks with Ai-jen Poo, co-founder of the National Domestic Workers Alliance, about domestic workers rights, and learns the Secret History of local drummer Dave Tough. And in the OTL Wrap Party segment, Mike and Producer Collin reflect on the show and remember the humble origins of Nate Silver when he was a guest on OTL thirteen years ago. The local pandemic tunez come from The Cheap Soap.

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Mike Stephen discusses the possibility of downstate Illinois seceding from Chicago with Ted McClelland of Chicago Magazine, learns about a new book called Bullets for Dead Hoods that gives us a look into local mobsters of the 1930s from curator John Corbett, and reviews an analysis of how the state has spent COVID-19 funds with ProPublica Illinois' Ash Ngu.  And in the OTL Wrap Party segment, Mike and Producer Collin reflect on the show and discuss the need to be better about bridging the divide between northern and southern Illinois. The local pandemic tunez come from Away Team Forever.

Mayor Lightfoot has been holding private meetings and phone calls with special select legislators and claims any audio recorded in those calls should not be released because they are not “public business.” ProPublica Illinois columnist and reporter Mick Dumke discusses the legitimacy and problems of the mayor's practices with John Howell.

The coverage of justice issues in Chicago overall has and continues to be a huge problem for the Chicago media. The hyper-concentration on gun violence and the daily tally of shootings has taken center stage across the various mediums for which Chicagoans can consume news. The legacy outlets also have to compete with agenda driven political operations that camouflaging themselves as media operations pushing constant theme of violence being out of control to stir fear and stoke racial tensions with little concern for justice. This combination has a very real impact on the ability of policymakers and criminal justice officials to bring about reforms to the justice system that may in fact has some substantive impact on the violence over the long-term. A prime example of this phenomena is the media's coverage of bail reform in Cook County and of Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx. The media and political operations continue their daily hunt for any sign that anyone that has been released through the bail reform program has re-offended while awaiting a conclusion of their case. These rare events are then blown up in the coverage as demonstrations of the program's overall failure despite the fact that the re-offending rates are remarkably low overall. On today's show we discuss the media's coverage of justice issues with Mick Dumke, a reporter and columnist for ProPublica Illinois. Here is the special prosecutor's report detailing his findings related to the investigation of the Jussie Smollett case. Winston_and_Strawn_8.17.2020_Information_Release_re_Special_Prosecution Also, just a quick note for context. We are mere weeks away from suing the Cook County State's Attorney's Office for violations of the Illinois Freedom of Information Act. Find out more insider details about our work through our Patreon Campaign.  Below is a video of our discussion posted on our YouTube Channel. You can find clips from this discussion, our Facebook Live show, and all of our discussions about justice issues on our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scIkP1F_pyA&feature=youtu.be Chicago Justice Podcast

I’m continuing this little mini-series about journalism as I talk to free-lance journalist, Derrick Clifton. Derrick is a journalist focused on the intersections of identity, culture and social justice issues. Their work has appeared at NBC News Digital, Vice, The Triibe and various other news and culture outlets. They were most recently the communications manager for ProPublica Illinois, the first regional newsroom operation of ProPublica.   Derrick has some engaging and honest things to say about the state of journalism today and their own experience of being a black queer journalist. You can follow Derrick on Twitter and Instagram @DerrickClifton.

Reset learns why Illinois children continue to be held at psychiatric hospitals for weeks and sometimes months after they’re ready for discharge.

Thursday on Lake Effect : We learn how Wisconsin’s open carry law creates complications for both protesters and law enforcement. Then, we look at the fight for health-based clemency for Wisconsin prisoners, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Plus, we consider the practice of parachute journalism — where out-of-town journalists attempt to tell local stories. Guests: Tony Cotton, attorney and former president of the Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Bob Thibault and Ron Schroeder, prison reform activists with the Milwaukee Incarcerated Workers Organizing Committee Logan Jaffe, engagement reporter for ProPublica Illinois

Is raising the bridges downtown the right solution to prevent looting? Mick Dumke of ProPublica Illinois joined Big John to talk about the article he wrote on that.

Mike Stephen discusses the history of federal agents coming into Chicago with ProPublica Illinois' Mick Dumke, talks to Ebonée Green of the Obama CBA about organizing to prevent housing displacement, and explores the difficulties of recycling children’s items with Kelli Smith of the Chicago Tribune.  And in the OTL Wrap Party segment, Mike and Producer Collin offer some takeaways from the big show. The local pandemic jamz this week come from Boogie Board.

Mike Stephen learns about the ongoing story of a proposed memorial to victims of police torture with Logan Jaffe of ProPublica Illinois, discusses how sustainable buildings are impacted by the pandemic with Connor Jansen of the Illinois Green Alliance, and explores how COVID-19 is affecting prisons with Jennifer Vollen-Katz of the John Howard Association of Illinois. And in the OTL Wrap Party segment, Mike and Producer Collin continue the discussion about buildings and the pandemic. Also, Collin reports that there is decent mask-wearing happening in northern Michigan. The local phase four music comes from the new Bloodshot Records compilation Pandemophenia.

Marc Sims talks with Mick Dumke a reporter for ProPublica Illinois. ProPublica is an independent, nonprofit newsroom that produces investigative journalism with moral force. Sep 14, 2019 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlNrFyatDcg&t=30s

Mike Stephen discusses the racial disparity of COVID-19 with Duaa Eldeib of ProPublica Illinois, learns about the impact of the pandemic on the state’s environmental policy with Jen Walling of the Illinois Environmental Council, and chats about the pandemic’s effects on small business and self-employed workers with Dan Cooper of the Metropolitan Planning Council. And in the OTL Wrap Party segment, Producer Collin gives us his review of Alinea's take out experience. The local quarantine music this week comes from Sugar Still.

In the first of a three-part series about the Freedom of Information Act, Carol Marin talks with some of the top investigative reporters in Chicago about filing FOIA requests. Hear from Mick Dumke of ProPublica Illinois, Ann Pistone of ABC 7, Dan Mihalopoulos of WBEZ and Jamie Kalven of the Invisible Institute.

At least 37 children and two employees of a Chicago shelter for immigrant youth have tested positive for COVID-19, according to a new report from ProPublica Illinois.

Parents are giving up custody of their kids to get need-based college financial aid. That was a headline in August in ProPublica Illinois, and it got people talking once again about the madness around college admissions. In comments on the ProPublica article and in other online forums, though, plenty of people chimed in expressing sympathy for these Chicago-area parents, calling their move a clever solution to an overwhelming challenge facing their children. To these commenters, the real problem is the high cost of college and what they see as unfair rules around how much parents are expected to contribute.

A new investigation by the Chicago Tribune and ProPublica Illinois found some disturbing information about the use of so-called Quiet Rooms for students in schools across Illinois. The practice is banned in 19 states, and while many teachers and school officials call it a useful tool to keep students and staff safe from violent behavior, often it’s the only tool at their disposal and can be misused.

A new investigation from the Chicago Tribune and ProPublica Illinois shows that many children in Illinois — some of them as young as five years old — are being shut away for parts of the day in isolation rooms.

Parents are giving up custody of their kids to get need-based college financial aid. That was a headline last week in ProPublica Illinois, and it got people talking once again about the madness around college admissions. In comments on the ProPublica article and in other online forums, though, plenty of people chimed in expressing sympathy for these Chicago-area parents, calling their move a clever solution to an overwhelming challenge facing their children. To these commenters, the real problem is the high cost of college and what they see as unfair rules around how much parents are expected to contribute.

The U.S. attorney’s office in Chicago announced Friday that state Sen. Tom Cullerton was under indictment for embezzeling from a local branch of the Teamsters union. He’s accused of collecting more than $274,000 in pay and benefits for “little or no work.” Cullerton denies the charges.Meanwhile, House Speaker Michael Madigan is demanding that the plaintiffs in a federal lawsuit against him offer evidence of his power and influence. Former primary election opponent Jason Gonzales is suing Madigan for allegedly mudding the primary field by putting up two sham candidates with Latino-sounding names.Also this week, ProPublica Illinois and the Wall Street Journal separately reported that scores of wealthy Illinois families are exploiting a loophole to get need-based financial aid for their college-bound children. The parents transfer guardianship of the child to another person, and the child then declares financial independence. Gov. J.B. Pritzker vowed an investigation into the practice, which he called “fraud.”Finally, Chicago resident Candace Gingrich has a new job with Revolution Florida — a sister company to Illinois-based Revolition Enterprises, which sells a variety of cannabis products. The hire made the news because Gingrich is married to state Rep. Kelly Cassidy, one of the leading legislators behind this year’s legalization of recreational marijuana in Illinois.Sean Crawford hosts with regular panelists Charlie Wheeler and Brian Mackey, and guest Doug Finke of GateHouse Media and The State Journal-Register.Commercial free edition of live broadcast from August 3, 2019 on the Heartland Newsfeed Radio Network, online at heartlandnewsfeed.com, Spreaker and other platforms.Listen Live: https://www.heartlandnewsfeed.com/listenliveFollow us on social mediaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/hlnfradionetworkTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/HLNF_BulletinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartlandnewsfeedMastadon: https://liberdon.com/@heartlandnewsfeedDiscord: https://discord.gg/6b6u6DTSupport us with your financial supportStreamlabs: https://streamlabs.com/heartlandmediaPayPal: https://www.paypal.me/heartlandmediaSquare Cash: https://cash.app/$heartlandnewsfeedPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/heartlandnewsfeedCrypto via 1UpCoin: https://1upcoin.com/donate/heartlandmediaBusiness contact: jake.leonard@heartlandnewsfeed.com

Benny J chats with Jason about property taxes and casinos in Chicago. Born and raised in Chicago, ProPublica Illinois reporter Jason Grotto specializes in quantitative analysis, using databases, statistics and mapping to ferret out corruption, negligence and bad public policy.

Chicago Tribune reporter Lolly Bowean, ProPublica Illinois reporter and columnist Mick Dumke and Hannah Meisel from The Daily Line dive into the biggest local news stories of the week. They'll give their takes on Mayor Lightfoot vs. the Chicago Police Dept., Gov. Pritzker vs. anti-abortion forces, supporters of open parks in Chicago vs. the Obama Center, and much more. 

It’s Friday, and that means it’s time for Morning Shift's Friday News Roundup, where we break down some of the biggest local stories of the week.In this week’s roundup, we’ll pick apart the City Council’s decision to sign off on billions in public subsidies for two mega developments in Chicago.Also on the agenda today: Chicago’s inspector general slamming the police department over its gang database. And we'll also discuss the police board deciding whether to fire four officers in connection with the Laquan McDonald shooting.What else happened this week? You'll have to press "PLAY" to hear. Our panel includes Daily Line managing editor and City Hall reporter Heather Cherone, Sun-Times columnist Mary Mitchell and ProPublica Illinois reporter and columnist Mick Dumke.

A ProPublica Illinois report alleging neglect and abuse has led to closings and changes at Heartland Human Care Services facilities in Des Plaines. The non-profit took in nearly 100 children separated from their parents at the border last year under the Trump administration’s zero-tolerance policy.And a new study shows white America does most of the polluting, and minority communities bear the brunt of that pollution through poor health and lower quality of life. We talk to 2 Chicago women working to shine a light on environmental racism.

From the shooting of a 1-year-old to the wide-open mayoral race, WVON commentator Kimberly Egonmwan, ProPublica Illinois reporter and columnist Mick Dumke, and WTTW political correspondent Paris Schutz lay out everything you need to know about the biggest news stories in and around Chicago this week.

The new yearis just days away, so Morning Shift is taking the hour to look back atthe biggest news stories of 2018 in Chicago and Illinois politics. And therewere a bunch: Rahm’s bombshell earlier this summer where he dropped out of thevery, very crowded mayoral race, the Jason Van Dyke trial and verdict,the blue wave Illinois saw on Election Day, the most expensive gubernatorialrace in history puts JB Pritzker in the governor’s mansion, and longtimealderman Ed Burke’s offices being raided by the feds—twice.There are tonsof stories to break down, and to help us take a look at what mattered thisyear, what it means for 2019 and to give their own predictions are four Chicagojournalists: WBEZ’s Carrie Shepherd, WTTW politics reporter Amanda Vinicky,ProPublica Illinois investigative reporter Mick Dumke, and the Daily Line’sHeather Cherone.

This week, Zach Sigelko is joined by Melissa Sanchez of ProPublica Illinois, discussing detention centers in Illinois.

Craig Newman is joined by ProPublica Illinois' Editor in Chief Louise Kiernan and reporter Jason Grotto. They discuss being the first regional publishing operation of ProPublica and their reporting around Cook County Assessor Joe Berrios. This program was produced by Chicago Access Network Television (CAN TV).

Ken Davis is joined by media observers Thom Clark and Scott Smith. They discuss the Chicago media landscape, in particular the likely sale of the Sun-Times and Reader to Tronc, which already owns the Tribune, Chicago Magazine and dozens of other smaller publications. They also discuss the rise of other news sources in Chicago such as ProPublica Illinois, the South Side weekly and City Bureau, and they express their concern that the Reader might not survive the transition. This program was produced by Chicago Access Network Television (CAN TV).