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Foggy Monday Nov 13, 2017

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All the day's news, sports and weather forecast ... plus Brehmer is back and that means we're back at the normal operating level.

Winter is Heeeeeeere! Nov 10, 2017

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It's snowing along the lake and The Hawk is blowing chill winds into the area. Maybe they'll encourage certain gentlemen to keep it in their pants unless expressly invited. It's the day's news roundup, sports and weather forecast in one cool blast.

Sexual Harassment Called Out Nov 09, 2017

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Is it fixed? No. Is sexual abuse being called out in Chicago, the Cook County Jail, Illinois government, and Hollywood? Yes.

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

Recreational Toking On Cook County March Ballot Nov 08, 2017

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It'll be a non-binding referendum on legalizing pot for recreational use by adults in Illinois. Commissioner John Fritchey says it would raise millions and ease court backlogs. Plus the rest of the day's news, sports and weather forecast.

Chicago's Cardinal Cupich: Ban High-Powered Weapons Nov 07, 2017

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Cardinal Blase Cupich says after Sunday's church shooting in Texas, it's time to get military-grade weapons out of the hands of civilians. Cupich is a that it's a money issue rather than a Second Amendment issue. The Cardinal has already banned guns from all Chicago archdiocese buildings.

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

The Latest On Texas Church Shooting Nov 06, 2017

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The 26 victims ranged in age from 5 to 72; the sheriff says the shooter is believed to have killed himself several miles away and his ex-in-laws occasionally attended the church. Police believe the man was using an A-R-15 semiautomatic rifle. Air Force officials report the shooter had been court martialed and given a bad conduct discharge for assaulting his wife and child.

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

US Scientists: It's Warmer, And It's Us Nov 03, 2017

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Scientists write in the federally-mandated National Climate Assessment that it's 'extremely likely' that human activity is the 'dominant cause' of average temperatures rising over the last 115 years. They conclude Americans are already experiencing the effects of climate change -- from the increase in heavy rainfall, coastal flooding, heat waves and Western fires.

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

Astros Win First World Series Nov 02, 2017

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Cubs fans Lin & Mary congratulate Houston on its first championship and note the one year anniversary of the Cubs' historic victory.

Plus all the morning's news, sports and weather ... and a shout-out to the XRT Loyal Listener of the Day.

Chicago PD: No Threat Here After NYC Attack Nov 01, 2017

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Security's been heightened in Chicago and in New York City ... after one man killed eight people and injured eleven by driving a truck onto a popular bike path in lower Manhattan yesterday. Plus the rest of the day's news, sports & weather capped by a discussion of Halloween candy leftovers. It's just that kind of show, folks. Thanks for listening!

Chicago Connection To Russia Probe Oct 31, 2017

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A foreign policy adviser to the Trump campaign is awaiting sentence in his North Side home after pleading guilty to lying to the FBI on his contacts with Russian nationals linked to the Kremlin during the election. Plus the rest of the day's spooky news, sports and weather forecast.

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