Elon Musk flipped the switch in Australia and has expressed interest in building Chicago's proposed high-speed rail line between O'Hare International Airport and the Loop. Plus the rest of the day's news, sports, weather ... and Lin & Mary discuss today's release of ONXRT Live From The Archives, Volume 19!
Disgraced "Today" Show host Matt Lauer is apologizing over sexual misconduct allegations that led to his sudden firing yesterday ... though he claims some of them are untrue or mischaracterized. Several women have come forward with allegations that Lauer sexually harassed, sexted, exposed himself and assaulted one until she fainted in his locked office while at NBC. Plus the rest of the day's news, sports and weather.
Network chief Andy Lack's memo says it follows a detailed complaint from a colleague about inappropriate sexual behavior in the workplace. Lack says while it's the first complaint filed against Lauer, they have reason to believe it's not the only incident. Plus the rest of the day's news, sports and weather forecast.
Jay-Z, Arcade Fire, Lorde and Jason Isbell are among the artists up for Grammy Awards in January. Congressman Luis Gutierrez (D-Chicago) will reportedly announce today that he's not going to run for a 13th term ... setting off a round robin of politicians looking to fill his and each other's offices. Plus the rest of the day's news, sports and weather forecast ...
American retailers expect a lot of us to go shopping online today as we return to work from the the Thanksgiving weekend ... plus the rest of the day's news, sports and weather forecast.
The City plans to sue US Steel over a pair of chemical spills in Lake Michigan. The Tribune reported that last month the US Steel plant in Portage kept its latest chromium spill a secret from federal regulators. Plus the rest of the day's news, sports and weather forecast.
A new survey suggests at least a third of us will walk into the kitchen and get very interested in mashing the potatoes rather than discuss politics with Uncle Hank. Plus the rest of the day's news (trigger warning: politics), sports and weather forecast.
Maybe we can live on Ross 128-B when it all goes down on Earth. Plus the rest of the day's news, sports and weather forecast.
The CTA hasn't raised its base fare since 2009. Regional Transit Authority bosses say it's the only way to fill the CTA's budget deficit. Plus the rest of the day's news, sports and weather forecast.
The American Heart Association and doctors' groups are lowering the threshold for hypertension, to encourage us to adopt healthier habits earlier. Plus the rest of the day's blood pressure-raising news, sports and weather forecast.
All the day's news, sports and weather forecast ... plus Brehmer is back and that means we're back at the normal operating level.
It's snowing along the lake and The Hawk is blowing chill winds into the area. Maybe they'll encourage certain gentlemen to keep it in their pants unless expressly invited. It's the day's news roundup, sports and weather forecast in one cool blast.
Is it fixed? No. Is sexual abuse being called out in Chicago, the Cook County Jail, Illinois government, and Hollywood? Yes. Plus the rest of the day's news, sports and weather forecast.
It'll be a non-binding referendum on legalizing pot for recreational use by adults in Illinois. Commissioner John Fritchey says it would raise millions and ease court backlogs. Plus the rest of the day's news, sports and weather forecast.
Cardinal Blase Cupich says after Sunday's church shooting in Texas, it's time to get military-grade weapons out of the hands of civilians. Cupich is a that it's a money issue rather than a Second Amendment issue. The Cardinal has already banned guns from all Chicago archdiocese buildings. Plus the rest of the day's news, sports and weather forecast.
The 26 victims ranged in age from 5 to 72; the sheriff says the shooter is believed to have killed himself several miles away and his ex-in-laws occasionally attended the church. Police believe the man was using an A-R-15 semiautomatic rifle. Air Force officials report the shooter had been court martialed and given a bad conduct discharge for assaulting his wife and child. Plus the rest of the day's news, sports and weather forecast.
Scientists write in the federally-mandated National Climate Assessment that it's 'extremely likely' that human activity is the 'dominant cause' of average temperatures rising over the last 115 years. They conclude Americans are already experiencing the effects of climate change -- from the increase in heavy rainfall, coastal flooding, heat waves and Western fires. Plus the rest of the day's news, sports and forecast ...
Cubs fans Lin & Mary congratulate Houston on its first championship and note the one year anniversary of the Cubs' historic victory. Plus all the morning's news, sports and weather ... and a shout-out to the XRT Loyal Listener of the Day.
Security's been heightened in Chicago and in New York City ... after one man killed eight people and injured eleven by driving a truck onto a popular bike path in lower Manhattan yesterday. Plus the rest of the day's news, sports & weather capped by a discussion of Halloween candy leftovers. It's just that kind of show, folks. Thanks for listening!
A foreign policy adviser to the Trump campaign is awaiting sentence in his North Side home after pleading guilty to lying to the FBI on his contacts with Russian nationals linked to the Kremlin during the election. Plus the rest of the day's spooky news, sports and weather forecast.
Trump's ex-campaign chair Paul Manafort and an associate are charged with a dozen felonies, including conspiracy against the US, conspiracy to launder money and making false statements. They're to appear in court at 12:30 Chicago time. Plus the rest of the day's news, sports and weather ...
The US Coast Guard and EPA are investigating an oil spill in the South Branch, plus the rest of the day's news, sports and weather ... including reports of a kitty on the field of Thursday Night Football. Meow-y Friday from Lin & Mary!
The experts say don't expect any big bombshells. Plus the rest of the day's news, sports and weather ...
The sexual harassment allegations spread to the halls of Illinois power ... plus the rest of the day's news, sports and weather.
Lin and Mary discuss the Red Hot Chili Peppers' love for the LA Dodgers, hazy memories of going to the Bucket 'o' Suds with Squeeze, and the day's news, sports and rainy weather.
Chicago police report more than a dozen ATMs downtown and on the North Side were equipped with skimmers so personal information could be stolen. Plus the rest of the day's news, sports and rainy rainy weather.
Cubs broadcaster Len Kasper & Lin Brehmer tie a bow on another winning Cubs season with thoughts about last night's NLCS loss, World Series hangovers, the pinch-hitting skills of Mary Dixon, and, of course ... the healing powers of rock and roll.
Lin & Mary contemplate the Cubs' newly-found free time, after they lose the NLCS to the Dodgers in 5 games ... plus the day's news, sports and weather.
Lin played "Born To Run" and that got Mary thinking ... the Boss may just be the next guy to win an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony.
We'll hear more today about plans to set up a public-private research and innovation center in an unused patch of land east of the Chicago River and south of Roosevelt Rd. Plus the rest of the day's news, sports (CUBS WIN) and weather ...
