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WBEZ’s Chicago And Illinois News Roundup for Oct 16, 2020 Oct 16, 2020

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A shocking lawsuit is filed against the former head of the Chicago Police Department, plus the latest on Covid-19 in Illinois, Chicago public schools announce a re-opening plan, and more. Go inside the biggest local and state stories of the week with WBEZ's Weekly News Roundup. Guests this week are WBEZ's criminal justice reporter Patrick Smith and WTTW correspondent, anchor and host of "Chicago Tonight: Black Voices"

The Army Embraces Strategic Napping To Combat Fatigue Oct 14, 2020

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For soldiers, getting a good night’s sleep is crucial. Fatigue can impact decision-making and sometimes lead to disaster. To address that problem, the Army is embracing “strategic napping” as part of a new holistic approach to health. Reset learns more about the policy change and talks to a sleep researcher about the benefits of napping.

Jeff Ullrich On Getting Diagnosed With Autism At 45 Oct 13, 2020

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What is it like to have autism throughout your entire life and never have it diagnosed until you are an adult? Rolling Meadows-native Jeff Ullrich explains how his world has changed after finding out he was autistic at the age of 45.

GUEST: Jeff Ullrich, co-founder of the Earwolf podcasting network; founder of Midroll

Former CIA Director Highlights Love Of Country In New Bio Oct 12, 2020

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John Brennan has served 6 presidents as a member of-and ultimately head of-the CIA. Brennan chronicles his rise as the son of an immigrant growing up New Jersey to a man making decisions that will affect millions of lives.

WBEZ's Chicago And Illinois News Roundup for Oct 9, 2020 Oct 09, 2020

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Covid cases blowing up in neighboring states, the dire financial situation facing Mayor Lightfoot, Governor Pritzker's push to get his fair tax amendment, and the sale of Second City are just some of the stories we cover with WTTW's Paris Schutz and the Better Government Association's David Greising on our Weekly News Roundup

The Outlook Isn’t Rosey: The Latest On The Covid Economy Oct 08, 2020

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From the current state of our covid-ravaged economy to what the future looks like to the state of the restaurant industry in Chicago, Chris Farrell of Marketplace and chef/entrepreneur Rick Bayless weigh in on how bad things are, and what we need to do to turn it all around.

Covid-19 Stimulus In Limbo, Kurt Elling Celebrates 25 Years With Streamed Concerts Oct 07, 2020

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Millions of people and thousands of businesses are desperate for some help from the federal government because of the pandemic, but congress and the president can’t seem to get a package together. Later, Internationally recognized jazz vocalist Kurt Elling rolls out a series of livestreamed shows to mark the 25th anniversary of this first album’s release. We’ll talk about his quarter century in jazz, how he’s changed as an artist, and why he’s so excited to be back living in Chicago after a dozen years in New York

Social Media Feeding Us A “Funhouse Mirror” Version Of Reality Oct 06, 2020

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The documentary “The Social Dilemma” shows how social media causes addiction, impacts mental health, and spreads misinformation. Tristan Harris, a former Google engineer now working against big tech and one of the key voices in the film, joins to explain how it all works and what we can do about it.

Can Chicago Public Schools Be Made Safe For Teachers, Staff? Oct 05, 2020

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Some parents want their kids back in the classroom. So does Chicago Public Schools. So do teachers. But the teachers union is concerned that the district hasn’t taken the necessary steps to keep faculty and staff safe. Reset brings you the latest on CPS’ reopening plan.

WBEZ's Chicago and Illinois News Roundup for Oct. 2, 2020 Oct 02, 2020

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Mayor Lightfoot relaxes restrictions on bars and restaurants, suburban parents are demanding their schools reopen, and House Speaker Mike Madigan is refusing the governor's request to tell a panel of lawmakers what he knows about the Com Ed allegations swirling around him. Those are some of the stories we unpack with our panel of journalists this time around on WBEZ's Weekly News Roundup

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