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The Obama-era net neutrality rules meant to ensure all Internet traffic is treated equally officially expired Monday.

Technology has changed the parenting rulebook. Hear a discussion on the best parenting practices when monitoring children’s online activity.

Technology has changed the parenting rulebook. Hear a discussion on the best parenting practices when monitoring children’s online activity.

This week: Chicago area could see more toll roads, double-parking fines triple in downtown, 2019 Mayor’s race gets more interesting. WBEZ’s Friday Chicago and Illinois News Roundup is also available as a podcast so people can listen on Friday, Saturday or Sunday to get ready for the coming week in everything from politics to education to criminal justice and more.

This week: Chicago area could see more toll roads, double-parking fines triple in downtown, 2019 Mayor’s race gets more interesting. WBEZ’s Friday Chicago and Illinois News Roundup is also available as a podcast so people can listen on Friday, Saturday or Sunday to get ready for the coming week in everything from politics to education to criminal justice and more.

It may not seem like it, but spring has actually been here for a month!.What does all this cold weather mean for the growing season? No matter if you’re talking about flowers, plants or veggies: How early is too early and how late is too late? Eliza Fornier from the Chicago Botanic Garden has come out of hibernation to take your calls and give you advice on how to have the greenest thumb possible as we anticipate the eventual arrival of warmer temperatures.

It may not seem like it, but spring has actually been here for a month!.What does all this cold weather mean for the growing season? No matter if you’re talking about flowers, plants or veggies: How early is too early and how late is too late? Eliza Fornier from the Chicago Botanic Garden has come out of hibernation to take your calls and give you advice on how to have the greenest thumb possible as we anticipate the eventual arrival of warmer temperatures.

Technology allows us to get our music without ever having to leave the house; whether it’s via Pandora, Amazon or Spotify. Before the advent of the internet though, the Record Store was not only the place to buy new music, but to chat up a record shop owner about upcoming music trends, spar over the merits the latest release with your friend and gaze up the album you wanted but couldn't afford to buy. Record Store Day this Saturday celebrates that culture.Sound Opinions producer, host of Vocalo’s Reclaimed Soul and our resident crate digger Ayana Contreras joins Morning Shift to talk about the state of vinyl, the culture of the record shop, and to share some of her favorite record store finds. We  also open the phones to hear about the record you were most excited to discover while digging through the crates.

If you think getting into your top pick for college can be tough, try competing with thousands from around the world for just 20 slots for a fellowship at the Obama Foundation. Two Chicago women are among that first class that gets to tap into the foundation's resources, leadership development opportunities, and other benefits that come with the program. Tiana Epps-Johnson and Dominique Jordan Turner will spend two years working with other fellows and stop by the Morning Shift to talk about their plans and expectations for the fellowship.

If you think getting into your top pick for college can be tough, try competing with thousands from around the world for just 20 slots for a fellowship at the Obama Foundation. Two Chicago women are among that first class that gets to tap into the foundation's resources, leadership development opportunities, and other benefits that come with the program. Tiana Epps-Johnson and Dominique Jordan Turner will spend two years working with other fellows and stop by the Morning Shift to talk about their plans and expectations for the fellowship.