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EPISODE · Oct 3, 2025 · 7 MIN

Friday, October 3, 2025

from The Rundown | Chicago News

The city of Chicago has halted the demolition of the historic Damen Silos over concerns about “excessive dust." Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is facing a setback in his bid to avoid prison while appealing his federal corruption convictions. Chicago area transit agencies have found some savings and a looming fiscal cliff isn’t as big as it used to be. Plus, Chicago-born jazz singer Kurt Elling is starting a new adventure that is taking him to Broadway. WBEZ arts reporter Mike Davis spoke with Elling about his career.

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