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Federal Gov't Open Again (At Least Until Feb. 8) Jan 23, 2018

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Democrats and moderate Republicans agreed to Senate majority leader McConnell's promise to get to immigration and the Dreamers in the near future. Plus the rest of the day's news, Oscar nominations, sports, weather forecast, and word of another David Byrne appearance in Chicago ...

Jason Isbell's Grammy Experience Jan 22, 2018

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Jason Isbell takes you inside the Grammy Awards and shares his experience attending the event alongside his wife Amanda Shires. This recording comes from a 2016 Live From Studio X session at Subterranean as Isbell had taken home Grammy Awards for his album 'Something More Than Free'.

Oxfam: Rich Got Richer In 2017 Jan 22, 2018

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Half of everyone earth didn't see any increase in wealth, according to the charity. Plus the latest on Day 3 of the US government shutdown, and the rest of the day's news, sports and weather forecast.

Tick, Tick, Tick ... Jan 19, 2018

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Congress is on the clock to keep the government from shutting down at midnight. A short-term spending plan has moved through the Republican majority House but faces trouble in the Senate ... where Democrats are holding out for a restoration of DACA protections for immigrants brought to the US illegally as children. Plus the rest of the day's news, sports and a balmy weather forecast ...

Chicago Bids On New Apple Campus Jan 18, 2018

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The tech giant plans a second American headquarters that would employ 20,000 people. We also learned this morning that Chicago's made the first cut for Amazon's second US campus. Plus the rest of the day's news, sports and weather forecast.

Chicago Women's March On Saturday Jan 17, 2018

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Organizers plan to start in Grant Park and march to the Federal Plaza. A Cook County judge is ordering Illinois to expand its medical marijuana program to include more people in pain. Plus the rest of the day's news, sports and chilly weather forecast.

STORMMMMMWATCHHHHHH Jan 16, 2018

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Upholding the First Amendment with this morning's news as you slip and slide into work, plus some solid winter living advice for you and Terri Hemmert.

#MLKDay News Jan 15, 2018

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President Trump says he's not a racist; Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) maintains the president used racist terms to describe African nations last week as Trump rejected a bipartisan agreement on immigration and border security.

As Dr. King said, "Darkness can not drive out darkness; only light can do that."

Plus the rest of the day's news, sports and wintry weather forecast.

What's Considered New Music In 2018? Jan 12, 2018

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Welcome to the inaugural episode of Inside The Archives! We spoke with BIG BEAT host Jason Thomas on a wide range of topics including why he doesn't listen to many albums anymore, what he considers new music, how much autonomy he has with the show, his favorite music of 2017, and why he likes to play music you don't normally hear on XRT, but still has that XRT sound. We also discuss the transformation of 00's bands like The Killers, Muse, Arcade Fire, and St. Vincent and how they've carved out their own place in the musical canon. Plus, we break down the latest music festival announcements (hello again Jack White), the ever entertaining Gallagher brother feud and the prospects of an Oasis reunion, as well as the glorious return of David Byrne.

President Trump: "Why Do We Want All These People From S***hole Countries?" Jan 12, 2018

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This quote referring to some African nations came from the President of the US in a meeting on immigration reform with Republican and Democratic senators. Those in the meeting confirmed it. The White House did not deny it. This morning, Trump tweeted that he used "tough" language, but not the language reported.

Plus the rest of the day's news, sports and weather forecast. Bundle up, folks.