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OTL #991: Ending political maps in Illinois?, Fewer wrongful convictions overturned, Share Our Spare helps families

OTL #991: Ending political maps in Illinois?, Fewer wrongful convictions overturned, Share Our Spare helps families

Update: 2025-10-11

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Mike Stephen learns about the effort to end politically drawn voting maps in Illinois from Chicago Magazine writer Ted McClelland, discusses the slowdown in overturning wrongful convictions in Cook County with Injustice Watch reporter Dan Hinkel, and highlights the important work of Share Our Spare in supporting young children and families with interim executive director Jesseca Rhymes. Also, help out Chicago street vendors!

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OTL #991: Ending political maps in Illinois?, Fewer wrongful convictions overturned, Share Our Spare helps families

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OTL #990: Accessory dwelling units are legal (mostly), Federal government funding cuts for CPS, TaskForce celebrates inclusion in the West Side and beyond

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OTL #989: A Chicago TIF update, New local music with a worldwide influence, Previewing the Black Fine Art Faire

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OTL #988: How the Chicago area gets its news, Exploring the brain science locally, The Secret History of Lani Hall

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OTL #987: Trying to avoid an Illinois transit fiscal cliff, New “emergency” rules for prison communication

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OTL #991: Ending political maps in Illinois?, Fewer wrongful convictions overturned, Share Our Spare helps families

OTL #991: Ending political maps in Illinois?, Fewer wrongful convictions overturned, Share Our Spare helps families

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