In the Loop

Morning Shift sits down with some of those pioneering women working today, including actress and director Sandra Delgado, Chicago Children’s Theatre founder and artistic director Jacqueline Russell, and, in this interview, Barbara Gaines, founder and artistic director Chicago Shakespeare Theater.

This year marks the 50th year The Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law has been fighting poverty. Hannah-Jones joins Morning Shift before her session at The Shriver Center’s Future of Justice Summit, where she talks about the role of journalism in advancing policy.

This year marks the 50th year The Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law has been fighting poverty. Hannah-Jones joins Morning Shift before her session at The Shriver Center’s Future of Justice Summit, where she talks about the role of journalism in advancing policy.

Mayor Rahm Emanuel this week resurrected the idea of a high-speed rail system from downtown to O’Hare International Airport, a lofty goal that remained out of reach to his predecessor, former Mayor Richard M. Daley, who sunk $200 million into building a downtown station that never opened. Can Emanuel succeed where Daley couldn’t? The city is accepting proposals from developers, and billionaire inventor Elon Musk said he plans on bidding for the project.

Mayor Rahm Emanuel this week resurrected the idea of a high-speed rail system from downtown to O’Hare International Airport, a lofty goal that remained out of reach to his predecessor, former Mayor Richard M. Daley, who sunk $200 million into building a downtown station that never opened. Can Emanuel succeed where Daley couldn’t? The city is accepting proposals from developers, and billionaire inventor Elon Musk said he plans on bidding for the project.

For about two-and-a-half years, the all-volunteer Liberation Library has brightened—and changed—the lives of youth in the Illinois prison system through books. Founding member Eva Nagao joins the Morning Shift to talk about the history and mission of the Liberation Library.

For about two-and-a-half years, the all-volunteer Liberation Library has brightened—and changed—the lives of youth in the Illinois prison system through books. Founding member Eva Nagao joins the Morning Shift to talk about the history and mission of the Liberation Library.

Need a book recommendation for some holiday reading, maybe even a holiday gift? Whether you’re looking for a novel to sink into, a work of political nonfiction, or something for the young person in your life, the Chicago Public Library’s got you covered with their annual Best Books of 2017 List.  Morning Shift talks to Andrew Medlar, Chicago Public Library’s assistant chief of technology, content and innovation, about the best books 2017 had to offer.

Need a book recommendation for some holiday reading, maybe even a holiday gift? Whether you’re looking for a novel to sink into, a work of political nonfiction, or something for the young person in your life, the Chicago Public Library’s got you covered with their annual Best Books of 2017 List.  Morning Shift talks to Andrew Medlar, Chicago Public Library’s assistant chief of technology, content and innovation, about the best books 2017 had to offer.

Morning Shift talks to Democratic Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky as part of its series, "Our Representatives," which are conversations with the congressmen and congresswomen who represent the WBEZ-listening area in Washington.