In the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons

Before the Civil War, families laid the corpses of their loved ones on the floor in the homes as part of the grieving process. This allowed mourners to visit with the family as they paid their respects to the dead. And, the reason for visiting was right there, out in the open. That all changed with a business opportunity, says Craig Klugman, a bioethicist and medical anthropologist at DePaul University.

Before the Civil War, families laid the corpses of their loved ones on the floor in the homes as part of the grieving process. This allowed mourners to visit with the family as they paid their respects to the dead. And, the reason for visiting was right there, out in the open. That all changed with a business opportunity, says Craig Klugman, a bioethicist and medical anthropologist at DePaul University.

Morning Shift visits one of the nation’s oldest zoos, just off of Fullerton Avenue and Clark Street. Chicago’s Lincoln Park Zoo opened in 1868 with just a pair of donated swans. Now it’s home to more than hundreds of animals. In this hour-long special broadcast, Morning Shift talks to Megan Ross, executive vice president of Lincoln Park Zoo, Bridget Coughlin, CEO of Shedd Aquarium, and Dave Bernier, general curator of animal care at Lincoln Park Zoo. They discuss the mission of zoos and aquaria and what changes they need to make for a lasting future. They also take questions from kids and adults.

Morning Shift visits one of the nation’s oldest zoos, just off of Fullerton Avenue and Clark Street. Chicago’s Lincoln Park Zoo opened in 1868 with just a pair of donated swans. Now it’s home to more than hundreds of animals. In this hour-long special broadcast, Morning Shift talks to Megan Ross, executive vice president of Lincoln Park Zoo, Bridget Coughlin, CEO of Shedd Aquarium, and Dave Bernier, general curator of animal care at Lincoln Park Zoo. They discuss the mission of zoos and aquaria and what changes they need to make for a lasting future. They also take questions from kids and adults.

Morning Shift talks with Chris Kennedy about his platform and his critiques of both Governor Rauner and his Democratic opponents.

Morning Shift talks with Chris Kennedy about his platform and his critiques of both Governor Rauner and his Democratic opponents.

Aldermen Joe Moreno and Roberto Maldonado proposed an ordinance last month that would attempt to slow gentrification along the 606 by imposing high fees on developers who demolish buildings near the elevated trail. Morning Shift talks to Crain’s Chicago Business residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin about the details of the proposed ordinance, how likely it is to become law and what supporters and opponents of the idea are saying. 

Aldermen Joe Moreno and Roberto Maldonado proposed an ordinance last month that would attempt to slow gentrification along the 606 by imposing high fees on developers who demolish buildings near the elevated trail. Morning Shift talks to Crain’s Chicago Business residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin about the details of the proposed ordinance, how likely it is to become law and what supporters and opponents of the idea are saying. 

Morning Shift continues its interviews with the 2018 gubernatorial candidates with State Senator Daniel Biss.

Morning Shift continues its interviews with the 2018 gubernatorial candidates with State Senator Daniel Biss.