Remembrances The Legacy of Chicago's Harold Washington November 23, 2007 • Nearly 20 years ago, Harold Washington died suddenly, shortly after giving his last scheduled news conference as mayor of Chicago. He was one of the first black mayors of a major U.S. city and he inspired other politicians, such as Barack Obama. The Legacy of Chicago's Harold Washington Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/16579146/16579036" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Business Macy's Seeks to Get Past Marshall Field's Spat November 19, 2007 • Two years ago, Macy's bought the retail giant May Company and started putting the Macy's name on local outlets. In Chicago, that meant the loss of the iconic Marshall Field's department store. Some shoppers are still peeved. Macy's Seeks to Get Past Marshall Field's Spat Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/16411613/16411625" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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National Citizens Take Control of Radar Patrol November 1, 2007 • Speeding cars have become so perilous one Naperville, Illinois neighborhood that the police are loaning radar guns to citizens in a bid to try to make neighborhood roads safer. Drive over the speed limit and a neighbor clocking the speed can report you. Citizens Take Control of Radar Patrol Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/15835075/15834541" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Media Public Radio Station Cuts Planned Parenthood Ties October 17, 2007 • Public radio station WDUQ in Pittsburgh has pulled underwriting credits from Planned Parenthood and returned the money after Duquesne University, where the station resides, said the organization does not share the school's Catholic mission. Public Radio Station Cuts Planned Parenthood Ties Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/15377319/15377294" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Your Money Credit Unions Seek Payday Loan Consumers October 15, 2007 • A growing number of credit unions hope to steer consumers who are strapped for cash away from payday loans by offering less-expensive options. Interest rates charged by payday loan centers can climb into the triple digits. Credit Unions Seek Payday Loan Consumers Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/15276522/15276457" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Credit Unions Seek Payday Loan Consumers Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/15276522/15276457" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
National Foundation Helps War Vets Buy Homes October 3, 2007 • The nearly 30,000 troops wounded in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are starting to seek help in large numbers. The Wounded Heroes Foundation, a nonprofit group in Illinois, helps provide financial assistance to war veterans. Its assistance recently allowed two veterans to buy homes. Foundation Helps War Vets Buy Homes Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/14943153/14943116" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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The '08 Candidates' First Campaign Kucinich Took On Powerful Interests in Mayoral Race September 26, 2007 • Dennis Kucinich's populist rhetoric and willingness to battle the city's political and business elites helped him win the race for mayor of Cleveland when he was only 31. But he struggled to hold on to popular support in the turbulent term that followed. Kucinich Took On Powerful Interests in Mayoral Race Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/14699914/14722339" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Law Chicago Mob Trial Yields Flurry of Convictions September 10, 2007 • Jurors cap the 10-week trial of five reputed Chicago mobsters with five guilty verdicts. The numerous charges in the case were related to nearly 20 murders that occurred in the 1970s and 1980s. Chicago Mob Trial Yields Flurry of Convictions Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/14300656/14301130" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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National Aviator Steve Fossett Missing; Search Under Way September 4, 2007 • A search is under way for a small plane carrying aviation adventurer Steve Fossett. Federal officials say he took off in the single-engine plane Monday at a private airstrip in western Nevada and didn't return as scheduled. A friend reported him missing. Aviator Steve Fossett Missing; Search Under Way Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/14162042/14166885" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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National Intrigue, Brutality Mark Chicago Mob Trial September 3, 2007 • In Chicago, reputed mobster "Joey the Clown" Lombardo and four others are accused of taking part in a racketeering conspiracy. The case covers nearly 20 unsolved murders and charges of illegal gambling, loan sharking and extortion. Intrigue, Brutality Mark Chicago Mob Trial Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/14136207/14136169" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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National Midwest States Scramble for Flood Recovery Aid August 23, 2007 • On Thursday, Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff and FEMA Administrator R. David Paulison visited Ohio to assess the damage in that state, but throughout the Midwest, thousands of residents are trying to recover from the relentless storms. Midwest States Scramble for Flood Recovery Aid Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/13903531/13903507" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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National Arrests Made in Newark Shooting Deaths August 9, 2007 • Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the execution-style slaying of three college-bound teenagers in Newark, N.J. Arrests Made in Newark Shooting Deaths Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/12635356/12635357" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Tell Me More In Crisis: Twin Cities and Detroit August 3, 2007 • Today's my last day filling in for Michel...She's back Monday to work with the hard-working crew of Tell Me More. They gave me a warm welcome...and an absolutely wonderful send-off. I couldn't have asked for more. They have much in the works for
Tell Me More 'Big' News, Head-Scratching Research August 2, 2007 • The terrible bridge collapse in Minneapolis is of course the "big news."
Tell Me More Scared Stiff... August 1, 2007 • A new program we talked about goes way beyond those "scared straight" programs designed to keep young people out of prisons. This one is more like "scared stiff"...it aims to keep young people alive.
