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Morning Shift is sitting down with all 10 candidates who want to replace Lisa Madigan as Illinois Attorney General to hear about their backgrounds, their platforms and their aspirations for the office. The field includes eight Democrats and two Republicans and features a state senator, a state rep, a former governor, a former federal prosecutor and more. Today, Morning Shift sits down with former head of the Civilian Office of Police Accountability Sharon Fairley to discuss her run for the office.

Morning Shift is sitting down with all 10 candidates who want to replace Lisa Madigan as Illinois Attorney General to hear about their backgrounds, their platforms and their aspirations for the office. The field includes eight Democrats and two Republicans and features a state senator, a state rep, a former governor, a former federal prosecutor and more. Today, Morning Shift sits down with former head of the Civilian Office of Police Accountability Sharon Fairley to discuss her run for the office.

Each Friday, Morning Shift  sits down with three local journalists from inside and outside the WBEZ newsroom to bring context and analysis to the biggest Chicagoland and Illinois news stories of the week. The goal is to get listeners up to speed on what they might have missed over the last five days so they’re feeling prepared to understand the latest about our city and state going into the weekend.  For this Friday’s installment, Morning Shift touches on a number of big stories, including the race for Illinois attorney general, the ongoing battle between Chicago and the Trump administration over sanctuary cities and what we learned from the first televised debate of the Democratic candidates for Illinois governor. 

Each Friday, Morning Shift  sits down with three local journalists from inside and outside the WBEZ newsroom to bring context and analysis to the biggest Chicagoland and Illinois news stories of the week. The goal is to get listeners up to speed on what they might have missed over the last five days so they’re feeling prepared to understand the latest about our city and state going into the weekend.  For this Friday’s installment, Morning Shift touches on a number of big stories, including the race for Illinois attorney general, the ongoing battle between Chicago and the Trump administration over sanctuary cities and what we learned from the first televised debate of the Democratic candidates for Illinois governor. 

Earlier this week, Bank of America eliminated their last checking account that doesn’t require a minimum balance in order to avoid monthly fees. B of A is following a trend among the larger banks in the U.S., and their decision leaves low-income customers with even fewer banking options. Morning Shift discusses the move, and what it means for consumers.  Plus, we take your calls about where you do your banking and where you draw the line with fees.

Earlier this week, Bank of America eliminated their last checking account that doesn’t require a minimum balance in order to avoid monthly fees. B of A is following a trend among the larger banks in the U.S., and their decision leaves low-income customers with even fewer banking options. Morning Shift discusses the move, and what it means for consumers.  Plus, we take your calls about where you do your banking and where you draw the line with fees.

You’ve heard of food deserts — often low-income neighborhoods that are more than a mile from a grocery store. Now another service desert is on the rise in these same neighborhoods: pharmacy deserts.

You’ve heard of food deserts — often low-income neighborhoods that are more than a mile from a grocery store. Now another service desert is on the rise in these same neighborhoods: pharmacy deserts.

Tio Hardiman is a longtime activist in the Chicago area. The former director of CeaseFire is taking a second shot at the governor’s mansion. He did pretty well in the 2014 primaries against the incumbent Pat Quinn, and he’s looking to build on that success despite the deep pockets of some of his opponents.  Hardiman talks to listeners and host Tony Sarabia about his plan to transform Illinois if he beats the crowded Democratic field and takes on Gov. Bruce Rauner in the general election. 

Tio Hardiman is a longtime activist in the Chicago area. The former director of CeaseFire is taking a second shot at the governor’s mansion. He did pretty well in the 2014 primaries against the incumbent Pat Quinn, and he’s looking to build on that success despite the deep pockets of some of his opponents.  Hardiman talks to listeners and host Tony Sarabia about his plan to transform Illinois if he beats the crowded Democratic field and takes on Gov. Bruce Rauner in the general election.