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Trump's ex-campaign chair Paul Manafort and an associate are charged with a dozen felonies, including conspiracy against the US, conspiracy to launder money and making false statements. They're to appear in court at 12:30 Chicago time. Plus the rest of the day's news, sports and weather ...

The US Coast Guard and EPA are investigating an oil spill in the South Branch, plus the rest of the day's news, sports and weather ... including reports of a kitty on the field of Thursday Night Football. Meow-y Friday from Lin & Mary!

The experts say don't expect any big bombshells. Plus the rest of the day's news, sports and weather ...

The sexual harassment allegations spread to the halls of Illinois power ... plus the rest of the day's news, sports and weather.

Lin and Mary discuss the Red Hot Chili Peppers' love for the LA Dodgers, hazy memories of going to the Bucket 'o' Suds with Squeeze, and the day's news, sports and rainy weather.

Chicago police report more than a dozen ATMs downtown and on the North Side were equipped with skimmers so personal information could be stolen. Plus the rest of the day's news, sports and rainy rainy weather.

Cubs broadcaster Len Kasper & Lin Brehmer tie a bow on another winning Cubs season with thoughts about last night's NLCS loss, World Series hangovers, the pinch-hitting skills of Mary Dixon, and, of course ... the healing powers of rock and roll.

Lin & Mary contemplate the Cubs' newly-found free time, after they lose the NLCS to the Dodgers in 5 games ... plus the day's news, sports and weather.

Lin played "Born To Run" and that got Mary thinking ... the Boss may just be the next guy to win an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony.

We'll hear more today about plans to set up a public-private research and innovation center in an unused patch of land east of the Chicago River and south of Roosevelt Rd. Plus the rest of the day's news, sports (CUBS WIN) and weather ...

The day's news, sports and weather - plus early word on the death of The Tragically Hip's Gordon Downie. His family and the band confirm he died last night at the age of 53. Downie and The Hip played a joyful and triumphant final tour last year, after revealing he'd been diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. "Courage," indeed.

... it's good for you, and it might help you deal with the rest of this morning's news. Plus sports (same) and weather.

OK, so Len Kasper was on a plane to the NLCS in LA early this morning. Mary Dixon fills in with the baseball goodness.

The day's news includes the Cook County pop tax repeal, President Trump's plan to relax health care standards for small businesses, and a Cubs loss -- plus asteroid 2012 TC-4 will be flying by tonight.

Columbia College professor and photographer Dawoud Bey and the co-founder of the Inner-City Muslim Action Network, Rami Nashashibi win $625,000 over five years, no strings attached. Other honorees include writers, scientists, human rights activists and the musician Rhiannon Giddens. Plus the day's news, sports and weather.

Cook County commissioners move this week to repeal the unpopular penny-per-ounce pop tax ... and THE CUBS WON GAME 3 OF THE NLDS. Plus the rest of the day's news, sports and weather forecast. Enjoy!

Prof. Richard Thaler says his work recognizes that economic agents are human, and that money decisions are not strictly rational. The Swedish Academy cites Thaler for his pioneering work in behavioral economics. Plus the day's news, sports & weather ...

He did not keep his reservation during Lollapalooza, according to TMZ. The Tribune reports Chicago police are investigating.

The Las Vegas shootings have repercussions in Chicago and at the Austin City Limits Music Festival, plus the rest of the day's news, sports and weather.

Petty had been found unconscious at his Malibu home, where EMTs were able to find a pulse before rushing him to the UCLA Santa Monica Hospital, where he was put on life support.

LVMPD reports more than 50 people are dead and more than 400 have been taken to hospitals, after one man opened fire from a hotel room window on their open-air concert venue near the Vegas Strip. CBS News has live updates here :  

Lindsey Buckingham has led anything but a normal life. He tells Lin Brehmer what his daily life was like when Fleetwood Mac was at their biggest and the pressure he felt joining an already iconic band in this Live From Studio X interview from 2006.

Every winter, a few lucky music fans enter the Fourth Presbyterian Churchand bear witness to the beauty of Andrew Bird's Gezelligheid performances. The intimate concerts will return once again this year from December 11-14. 

Back in 2003, David Bowie released his 23rd studio album 'Reality'. The Thin White Duke discussed just that as he speaks with Lin Brehmer. Plus, Bowie gives insight into his old personas saying, "how can you be serious of it? How can you be serious of a guy who's half a dog with a red wig on his head?"

Robert Plant spoke with Lin Brehmer right before the release of his 2014 record 'Lullaby And The Ceaseless Roar' and discussed where his influences come from. For Plant, YouTube has been a great source of inspiration as its allowed him to easily connect with musicians from across the world.