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The officer who officials say accidentally shot and killed his partner earlier this month had more than a dozen misconduct complaints against him in just three-and-a-half years on the force. HOST: LANE

Chicago has more lead service lines than any place in the country. Although the dangerous lead pipes were banned in 1986, the city laid down a significant number before the ban took effect. A recent federal rule mandated that water systems across the country finish replacing all their lead pipes in about two decades. But an investigation by WBEZ, Grist and Inside Climate News found Chicago’s plan...

The Chicago band Daisychain is having a big summer with the release of their debut album – “All in a Name” and heading out on tour. To make the album, the band teamed up with a producer who is a veteran of projects with Prince, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Tool. HOST: DIXON

For nearly 50 years, Links Hall has been a cornerstone of Chicago’s dance scene. After this weekend, it will close for good. HOST: DIXON

Hundreds of police personnel, friends and family gathered to pay their respects to Officer Krystal Rivera today at her funeral. Rivera lost her life earlier this month when her own partner accidentally shot her during a foot chase, police say. WBEZ’s Anna Savchenko reports from the Living Word Christian Center in Forest Park. HOST: LANE

The Trump administration is looking to defund the Legal Services Corporation. That organization allocates federal money to non-profit legal providers. Cuts to its budget could mean less legal representation for victims of domestic violence and veterans. HOST: DIXON

The Trump administration is looking to defund the Legal Services Corporation. That organization allocates federal money to non-profit legal providers. Cuts to its budget could mean less legal representation for victims of domestic violence and veterans. HOST: DIXON

Juan Hernandez was just a teenager when he went away to prison. He was in his 30s before he earned his high school diploma. To get there, he had to fight through wait lists, denials and administrative barriers. And he’s not the only one. In Illinois, thousands of men and women have been unable to access education in prison because of the length of their sentence. Reporter Charlotte West from Open...

Actor Amy Morton is instantly recognizable, even if you don't know her name. She plays Sergeant Trudy Platt in NBC’s Chicago P.D., and she’s been in a lot of movies. After eight years away, Morton is returning to her creative home at Steppenwolf Theatre to perform in the play You Will Get Sick. HOST: DIXON

For some people, this month’s Pride celebrations come with mixed feelings. President Donald Trump has issued a series of executive orders targeting transgender and non-binary people. He’s also ramped up his aggressive mass deportation campaign. So for transgender migrants seeking asylum in the United States, life has become even more dangerous and unpredictable. WBEZ’s Adriana Cardona Maguigad met...

Since his election as the first American Pope, Pope Leo The Fourteenth has been public about his Chicago roots. But less is known about his political views – particularly when it comes to local issues. Well we now have a glimpse into what the pope thinks about one major Illinois law passed nearly 15 years ago. HOST: LARA

Alongside the Chicago Sun-Times, we’re gathering your questions about all things money and finances. Then each week, we bring you answers from the people who know best. This week, we got this question from Todd in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood: He says, “The biggest scam is the lack of security of so many organizations we use on a daily basis. How can we really protect our information?” HOST: LANE

Illinois lawmakers are trying to rein in a new way to pay for college and training programs. They’re called income share agreements, or ISA’s: a student gets the cost of tuition paid in exchange for a cut of their future income. Supporters say they can be a good alternative to high-interest private loans. But critics liken them to indentured servitude. HOST: LANE

Starting Saturday, all outdoor public pools in Chicago will be open every day this summer for the first time since before the pandemic. But the pools will close before summer ends … when the city can be hit with extreme heat. It’s been a slow climb back to a seven-day schedule for the Chicago Park District. Chicago Sun-Times reporters Brett Chase and Lauren FitzPatrick analyzed the pool schedules...

Earlier this year, PBS premiered a new documentary about the world-renowned chef Edna Lewis. A local screening at the University of Chicago revealed how much Lewis has influenced Chicago’s Black chefs. HOST: LANE

Juan Hernandez was a teenager when he was sentenced to prison. He was 32 when he finally completed his high school education.

Vacant offices across Chicago’s downtown are being converted to apartments. Developers and city officials hope the conversions will transform downtown into a full-fledged neighborhood. Here to catch us up on this is Abby Miller, who covers real estate development for the Chicago Sun Times. HOST: DIXON

Dozens of Chicago skaters, unicyclers, and rollerbladers have been spending some Thursday nights grooving …. in an old TJ Maxx. The next South Loop “Skate Rave” will take place this Thursday. WBEZ contributor Anita Li brings us this report from a recent skate. HOST: DIXON

The federal Head Start program for low-income children has been under attack by the Trump administration. Funding is uncertain under the president’s proposed Year One budget. This includes money to nurture the littlest learners — infants and toddlers up to three years old. HOST: MELBA

A sea of protesters took over downtown streets on Saturday afternoon for Chicago’s No Kings protest against the Trump administration. Tens of thousands of people participated in the peaceful event. They all expressed different reasons for being there. HOST: DIXON

Alongside the Chicago Sun-Times, we’re gathering your questions about all things money and finances. Then each week, we bring you answers from the people who know best. This week, we got a question from John in Rogers Park. HOST: DIXON

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