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Farmers Assess Losses from Mississippi Flooding

An update on how the recent Mississippi River flooding has affected farmers.

Posted on 6.27.2008 by Adriene Hill

Right Now: Live from the Englewood Farmers' Market

Join Richard Steele at the first ever Englewood Farmers' Market.

Posted on 6.19.2008 by Richard Steele

Maps Show CREATE Projects, Chicago’s Role

One map shows projects aimed at eliminating rail bottlenecks in the Chicago area. Another shows the city’s role as a national freight-rail hub.

Posted on 6.3.2008 by Chip Mitchell

Minor League Baseball All the Rage in Gary

Railcats hope to attrack more fans under new ownership.

Posted on 5.20.2008 by Michael Puente

Myanmar Refugees in Indiana Await Word

Fort Wayne is home to the largest population of Burmese refugees in the United States.

Posted on 5.10.2008 by Michael Puente

Builder Goes Bust—Now What?

Homebuyers are skittish about new construction these days. Here's one reason why.

Posted on 3.17.2008 by Ashley Gross

Fighting to Put the Public in BP Public Hearings

Hearing set for later today in Hammond, Indiana

Posted on 3.14.2008 by Michael Puente

Worldview Sri Lanka Special

Worldview producer Andrea Wenzel hosts a special show on Sri Lanka.

Posted on 12.27.2007 by

1961: Christmas Memories

In 1961, Chicago radio personality Studs Terkel gathered Christmas memories from people all over the world.

Posted on 12.25.2007 by Eight Forty-Eight

The Annoying Music Holiday Spectacular!

The Annoying Music Show finds some truly awful holiday music.

Posted on 12.22.2007 by Jim Nayder

Gary Police Chief: 'You Can't Arrest Your Way Out of This'

Spike in murders puzzling; Residents, cops seek answers

Posted on 11.28.2007 by Michael Puente

Harold Washington: Then and Now

Listen to an archival broadcast of the coverage of Harold Washington's death in 1987.

Posted on 11.25.2007 by Justin Kaufmann

The Man Behind 'Go Cubs Go' is Honored

Steve Goodman Day is declared in Illinois.

Posted on 10.5.2007 by City Room

Hoosier Neighbor: County Line Orchard

Apples and pumpkins and more at an Indiana tradition.

Posted on 10.5.2007 by Michael Puente

New Report: Chicago Traffic Getting Worse

The 2007 Urban Mobility Report says Chicago-area drivers are spending an increasing amount of time delayed in peak travel hours.

Posted on 9.18.2007 by City Room

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