In the Loop

Canada Geese are flocking to Chicago. The geese have figured out they are safe from hunters and are warmer in the city.

Canada Geese are flocking to Chicago. The geese have figured out they are safe from hunters and are warmer in the city.

There aren’t many investigative stories that occupy a journalist for almost 20 years. But it’s been about that long that Sound Opinions co-host and former Chicago Sun-Times rock critic Jim DeRogatis has been reporting allegations of sexual abuse against R&B star R. Kelly.  The Sun-Times published its first story on Kelly in 2000, and DeRogatis’ most recent reporting was this summer, when he reported on parents who allege Kelly has been holding their daughters in a cult. Morning Shift talks to DeRogatis about the 20-year journey of the story and some of the less-than-normal complications he faced for this particular topic.

There aren’t many investigative stories that occupy a journalist for almost 20 years. But it’s been about that long that Sound Opinions co-host and former Chicago Sun-Times rock critic Jim DeRogatis has been reporting allegations of sexual abuse against R&B star R. Kelly.  The Sun-Times published its first story on Kelly in 2000, and DeRogatis’ most recent reporting was this summer, when he reported on parents who allege Kelly has been holding their daughters in a cult. Morning Shift talks to DeRogatis about the 20-year journey of the story and some of the less-than-normal complications he faced for this particular topic.

“The campaign, as well as his administration, they seem to have almost a fetish with Chicago.” Morning Shift talks to Tamar Manasseh about the group she founded — Mothers Against Senseless Killings — and what she would tell President Trump if he asked her how to fight gun violence.

“The campaign, as well as his administration, they seem to have almost a fetish with Chicago.” Morning Shift talks to Tamar Manasseh about the group she founded — Mothers Against Senseless Killings — and what she would tell President Trump if he asked her how to fight gun violence.

After more than 40 years behind the camera, Chicago photographer Dawoud Bey got a call from the folks at the MacArthur Foundation. He’d been selected as one of 2017 winners of their so-called genius grants, which includes $625,000 no strings attached. Morning Shift talks with Bey about his life's work and what he plans to do with his award.

After more than 40 years behind the camera, Chicago photographer Dawoud Bey got a call from the folks at the MacArthur Foundation. He’d been selected as one of 2017 winners of their so-called genius grants, which includes $625,000 no strings attached. Morning Shift talks with Bey about his life's work and what he plans to do with his award.

John Bouman is president of the Shriver Center, and a longtime crusader for justice for the poor. He joins Morning Shift to talk about the current fight and what the center is doing on a local level to make an impact. 

John Bouman is president of the Shriver Center, and a longtime crusader for justice for the poor. He joins Morning Shift to talk about the current fight and what the center is doing on a local level to make an impact.