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CN Nov. 27, 2014
We re-visit the topic of fracking in Illinois this week, since the regulations were officially published within the last few days and the permitting process is now open. In this program we review some of the arguments made by guests … Continue reading
CN Nov 20, 2014
The most critical moment when you’re approaching a traffic signal is when the light turns yellow and you have to decide – go forward or stop? All kinds of information factors in. Are there cars close behind you? How fast are … Continue reading
CN Nov. 13, 2014
What do the election of Bruce Rauner, container ships, shopping malls, student loans, unemployment numbers, giant paving machines and Google have in common? Well, they’re part of the economic theory of everything, perhaps. Tribune Business columnist Melissa Harris tells … Continue reading
CN Nov 6 2014
What’s going to happen when Bruce Rauner and his new opponent Mike Madigan finally sit down for their first big meeting? How hostile will it be? Not very, speculates Delmarie Cobb, veteran Democratic political strategist and observer. “They have a … Continue reading
CN Oct. 30, 2014
Mark Denzler is with the Illinois Manufacturer’s Association, and he speaks for a coalition of industries and interests that want to get hydraulic fracturing started in Illinois as soon as possible. We asked him a direct question. “Can you … Continue reading
CN Oct. 16, 2014
Mayor Emanuel has put his 2015 budget on the table, asking aldermen to approve a 7.3 billion spending plan that anticipates $61 million in various increased taxes and fees. But his speech was light on details. In fact, says … Continue reading
CN Oct. 2, 2014
Hydraulic fracturing. It’s directly or at least indirectly responsible for moderately lower prices at the pump, lower-than-normal heating bills and hundreds of other benefits where cheaper oil or natural gas affect our lives. But cheaper comes at a price. Fracking … Continue reading
CN Sep. 25, 2014
Here are a couple of facts that WBEZ’s Chip Mitchell has reported about the now stripped-of-his-powers Commander of the Harrison District, Glenn Evans: “He has had at least 52 excessive force complaints in his 28-year career. If we’re talking about … Continue reading
CN Sep.18, 2014
Just how much do you know about Bruce Rauner? Can you imagine him busily “fixing Illinois”? Does he have the skill-set to manage a sprawling state government and get its staggering budget shortfalls under control? Carol Felsenthal spent months … Continue reading
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