Chicago Public Radio

Boeing's 787 Might Fly By Tuesday
Chicago Public Radio – Fri Dec 11, 5:29 pm ET

Audio Available Boeing's long delayed 787 Dreamliner could take to the skies for the first time Tuesday. The Chicago-based company says the new aircraft has passed its pre-flight tests. Full Story »
Some Parking Meters Still Frozen
Chicago Public Radio – Fri Dec 11, 8:14 am ET

Some parking meter kiosks in Chicago are still freezing up this morning. There were reports of some frozen meters from yesterday's single digit temperatures. But Chicago Parking Meters LLC, the company that operates the pay boxes, says most of the machines are in working order. Full Story »
Governor Pat Quinn Breaking Promise on Open Government
Chicago Public Radio – Fri Dec 11, 7:29 am ET

Audio Available A prison watchdog group says Illinois Governor Pat Quinn is reneging on promises he made. Quinn is not allowing WBEZ to examine the state's juvenile prisons. Full Story »
One Killed, 12 Injured in High-Rise Fire
Chicago Public Radio – Thu Dec 10, 6:44 pm ET

Audio Available The Chicago Fire Department continues to investigate a fire that broke out early this morning in a downtown Chicago high-rise. Full Story »
Governor Pat Quinn Refusing to Shine Light on Juvenile Prisons
Chicago Public Radio – Thu Dec 10, 6:14 pm ET

Audio Available Illinois Governor Pat Quinn is not allowing WBEZ to examine the state's juvenile prisons. Full Story »
Icy Temps Cause Some Meters to Freeze
Chicago Public Radio – Thu Dec 10, 4:59 pm ET

Audio Available Today's bitterly cold temperatures are hitting some of Chicago's parking meters. But not everyone gets a free spot. Full Story »
Michigan Senate Approves Smoking Ban
Chicago Public Radio – Thu Dec 10, 4:59 pm ET

A long-delayed smoking ban passed the Michigan Senate on Thursday, allowing exceptions for three Detroit casinos that have to compete with tribal casinos not affected by the ban. Full Story »
Chicago Region Deals with Deep Freeze
Chicago Public Radio – Thu Dec 10, 8:59 am ET

Bitter cold temperatures could create some slick spots this morning. Full Story »
Fire Strikes High Rise in Downtown Chicago
Chicago Public Radio – Thu Dec 10, 8:59 am ET

The Chicago Fire Department is investigating after a five-alarm fire broke out early this morning on the 36th floor of a downtown Chicago high-rise. The Chicago Fire Department reports one person died and 12 people were injured. Full Story »
Accused Terror Suspect in Chicago Pleads Not Guilty
Chicago Public Radio – Thu Dec 10, 1:14 am ET

Audio Available A Chicago man accused of plotting two international terrorist attacks won't be in federal court again until the new year. That's after David Headley pleaded not guilty to all charges. Full Story »
What's Next on Campaign Finance Reform?
Chicago Public Radio – Wed Dec 9, 4:59 pm ET

Audio Available Supporters of stricter campaign finance rules in Illinois will have a tough time getting more changes anytime soon. A bill overhauling the system was signed Wednesday by Governor Pat Quinn. Full Story »
Tepid Joy for Campaign Finance Reform Advocates
Chicago Public Radio – Wed Dec 9, 4:14 pm ET

Audio Available For the first time, candidates for offices in Illinois will have to abide by limits on some campaign donations. The caps don't take effect until after the 2010 election. Full Story »
Black Parents Angered at Chicago Public Schools Admissions Policy
Chicago Public Radio – Wed Dec 9, 4:14 pm ET

Audio Available Some black parents are fighting a new Chicago Public Schools policy that would affect admissions. Full Story »
CTA Workers Get Layoff Notices
Chicago Public Radio – Wed Dec 9, 4:14 pm ET

Audio Available Layoff notices are going out this week to Chicago Transit Authority workers. The CTA board approved the plan to help close a $300 million budget shortfall. Full Story »
Chicago Man Pleads Not Guilty to Terror Charges
Chicago Public Radio – Wed Dec 9, 12:59 pm ET

Audio Available A Chicago man accused of being involved in two international terrorist plots had his first appearance in federal court today. David Headley pleaded not guilty to all charges. Full Story »
CTA Union Rallies Against Leaders
Chicago Public Radio – Wed Dec 9, 11:14 am ET

Chicago Transit Authority union workers rally today outside the agency's monthly board meeting. The workers are upset over layoff notices sent out last week. Robert Kelly is the union president for railcar employees. He says the layoffs could boil down to longer wait times for riders. Full Story »
U of I Trustees Continue Search for President
Chicago Public Radio – Wed Dec 9, 8:14 am ET

Trustees at the University of Illinois continue searching for a new president. Public forums on each U of I campus wrapped up yesterday in Springfield. Full Story »
Wind, Cold Air Coming; Delays on Roads, Airports
Chicago Public Radio – Wed Dec 9, 8:14 am ET

Much of the Chicago region is under a wind advisory. The strong, gusting winds are expected to bring in colder air for much of the day, which could also cause some snow. That comes on top of the rain the city experienced this morning. Full Story »
City Gives Small Businesses a Break
Chicago Public Radio – Wed Dec 9, 7:44 am ET

The City of Chicago is easing its licensing and application process for small businesses. Mayor Richard Daley says the new steps are aimed at keeping small businesses and creating new jobs. Full Story »
Quinn to OK Campaign Cash Limits
Chicago Public Radio – Tue Dec 8, 6:29 pm ET

Audio Available Governor Pat Quinn will sign a bill Wednesday to cap some political donations for the first time in Illinois. Full Story »
United Splits Airplane Order
Chicago Public Radio – Tue Dec 8, 5:14 pm ET

Audio Available Chicago-based United Airlines is splitting its 50 airplane order with two competing companies. The purchase is worth about $10 billion. Full Story »
Some CPS Students Inching Up in Math
Chicago Public Radio – Tue Dec 8, 12:14 pm ET

Hispanic fourth-graders in Chicago Public Schools are showing some gains on a national math test. Full Story »
Two Chicago Men Connected to Mumbai Terror Attacks
Chicago Public Radio – Tue Dec 8, 7:59 am ET

Audio Available Prosecutors have charged one Chicago man, and implicated another, in the terror attacks in Mumbai last year that killed more than 160 people. Full Story »
As Plows Hit the Roads, Fewer Potholes Expected this Winter
Chicago Public Radio – Tue Dec 8, 7:59 am ET

Chicago's Department of Transportation hopes this pothole season will be smoother than the past. Department spokesman Brian Steele says the department was able to resurface more streets this year thanks to 86 million dollars in federal stimulus money. Full Story »
Conrad Black Back in Court; Blagojevich Watches
Chicago Public Radio – Mon Dec 7, 7:59 pm ET

Lawyers for disgraced media mogul Conrad Black are in Washington D.C. Tuesday. The Supreme Court is hearing an appeal from the former Chicago Sun-Times chief that might have wide-ranging implications. Full Story »