In the Loop

In January 1950, a young couple named Joe and Katherine Jackson bought a two-bedroom house in Gary, Indiana. The small white house looks like others in the neighborhood, except in this front yard stands a memorial to Michael Jackson, who grew up in the home. Crain’s Chicago Business real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin took Morning Shift on a tour of 2300 Jackson St. and the other unofficial Jackson 5 landmarks throughout Gary as part of our What’s That Building segment.

In January 1950, a young couple named Joe and Katherine Jackson bought a two-bedroom house in Gary, Indiana. The small white house looks like others in the neighborhood, except in this front yard stands a memorial to Michael Jackson, who grew up in the home. Crain’s Chicago Business real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin took Morning Shift on a tour of 2300 Jackson St. and the other unofficial Jackson 5 landmarks throughout Gary as part of our What’s That Building segment.

To put James Comey’s dismissal in context, Morning Shift talks with Tim Weiner, author of Enemies: A History of the FBI, One Man Against the World: The Tragedy of Richard Nixon, and other books, including the National Book Award winner Legacy of Ashes: The History of the CIA.

To put James Comey’s dismissal in context, Morning Shift talks with Tim Weiner, author of Enemies: A History of the FBI, One Man Against the World: The Tragedy of Richard Nixon, and other books, including the National Book Award winner Legacy of Ashes: The History of the CIA.

The Chicago Tribune’s Mary Wisniewski has reported on the drop, and she joins us to crunch the numbers and help us understand why the laws are being ignored by drivers and cops alike. We also take calls from listeners on whether they text while driving and why.

The Chicago Tribune’s Mary Wisniewski has reported on the drop, and she joins us to crunch the numbers and help us understand why the laws are being ignored by drivers and cops alike. We also take calls from listeners on whether they text while driving and why.

Comedian Paula Poundstone claims she has found the secret to happiness. “I have really bad news for everyone,” Poundstone said on Morning Shift. “I think that the answer is what you were always told, which is exercise, regular sleep, some healthy eating.” Poundstone said it took her seven years to finish her new book, The Totally Unscientific Study of the Search for Human Happiness. In it, she conducts experiments — like renting a Lamborghini and going backpacking with her daughter — to analyze how happy they make her feel. She told Morning Shift  what she learned.

Comedian Paula Poundstone claims she has found the secret to happiness. “I have really bad news for everyone,” Poundstone said on Morning Shift. “I think that the answer is what you were always told, which is exercise, regular sleep, some healthy eating.” Poundstone said it took her seven years to finish her new book, The Totally Unscientific Study of the Search for Human Happiness. In it, she conducts experiments — like renting a Lamborghini and going backpacking with her daughter — to analyze how happy they make her feel. She told Morning Shift  what she learned.

Internationally acclaimed violinist Regina Carter pays tribute to the “First Lady of Song” on her new album. Morning Shift spoke with Regina Carter about the project ahead of her concert at Symphony Center Friday night.

Internationally acclaimed violinist Regina Carter pays tribute to the “First Lady of Song” on her new album. Morning Shift spoke with Regina Carter about the project ahead of her concert at Symphony Center Friday night.