The Chicago school of economics was developed at the University of Chicago in the 1950s, but now some are saying the "Chicago approach" is to blame for the economic collapse.
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While the federal government has had to bail out the nation’s large banks, smaller and independently owned banks are doing just fine. Or are they? Regional banks did not take the same risks as the big banks, but a different kind of crisis may be headed their way.
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According to a new research study from the Pew Center on the States, Illinois is one of ten states in fiscal peril. Can anything be done to get the state out of its current mess, and do lawmakers have the political will to do it? Eddie Arruza and his panel take a look.
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What do urban myths featuring an elephant and a lakefront sledding hill have in common? Geoffrey Baer explains in tonight’s edition of Ask Geoffrey.
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Less than one week before Thanksgiving, Black Friday and the official start of the hectic holiday shopping season are almost upon us. Madeline Nusser of Time Out Chicago is here with some ideas for your weekend.
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As far as student achievement goes, the majority of Chicago Public Schools get an "F." This is according to a harsh new report that claims the school system has not improved much over the last five years even though student test scores are up. Eddie Arruza and his panel take a closer look.
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The Northwest Airlines pilots who overshot their destination while allegedly working on their laptop computers have had their licenses revoked. But the incident has also raised questions about what’s happening in the cockpit. Eddie Arruza talks to a retired pilot and aviation consultant...
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Cook County Board President Todd Stroger submitted his budget proposal to county commissioners in the midst of a tough primary battle for his job. President Stroger and the county’s Chief Financial Officer sit down with Eddie Arruza.
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