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Chicago Newsroom 2.0
June 19, 2026
In this episode of Chicago Newsroom 2.0, co-hosts Dr. Suzet McKinney and Glenn Eden open with the Roundtable, examining the latest stories shaping Chicago and beyond. NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson previews the organization’s national convention coming to Chicago, and TASC President and CEO Joel Johnson and Justice Initiatives Director Jac Charlier mark 50 years of the organization’s work. Umi Grigsby and Bradly Johnson, the new leaders of Share Our Spare and BUILD Inc., also share their visions for the future of their organizations.
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In The Money
June 18, 2026
In this episode of In the Money, host Tamara Dervin examines how families can stay financially afloat amid the rising cost of living. Chef Shawanna Kennedy offers practical ways to manage rising food costs, Chicago Realtor Cassandra Sneed outlines what renters and homebuyers should know, and Certified Financial Planner James Brewer of Envision Wealth Planning shares strategies to protect household budgets. Ben Jorgens also returns with a new installment of Money Matters.
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In The Money
June 12, 2026
In this episode of In the Money, host Tamara Dervin speaks with Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs about the real costs of college and how families can prepare. Ben Jorgens also returns with a new installment of Money Matters.
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Chicago Newsroom 2.0
June 12, 2026
In this summer season premiere of Chicago Newsroom 2.0, co-hosts Dr. Suzet McKinney and Glenn Eden speak with Congressman and newly announced Chicago mayoral candidate Mike Quigley about his case to lead the city. Michael Stratmaunis offers a preview of the Obama Presidential Center ahead of its grand opening, while Christy George and Dr. Harley Johnson discuss IBM’s major investment in the future of the city’s South Side.
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The Journey Continues
June 5, 2026
In this episode of The Journey Continues, hosts Monica Fox and Sara Jane Charles speak with Cyndi and Frank Grobmeier, President and Executive Director of The Maddog Strong Foundation, about their daughter Maddie “Maddog” Grobmeier, a decorated gymnast and Division I scholarship athlete. They discuss how Maddie’s decision to become an organ donor saved and improved countless lives and led the family to establish a foundation dedicated to educating the next generation of donation advocates.
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In The Money
May 28, 2026
In this episode of In The Money, host Tamara Dervin explores the realities of entrepreneurship with Jamhal Johnson of Moors Brewing Co. and Pierre Dunagan of the IL SBDC, examining the risks, rewards, and how to determine if business ownership is the right path. Ben Joergens of Old National Bank returns with a new Money Matters segment.
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In The Money
May 20, 2026
In this episode of In The Money, host Tamara Dervin addresses retirement and estate planning with Certified Financial Planner Tim Obendorf and Attorney Ted London, covering preparation strategies for retirement at any stage and protecting one’s legacy. Old National Bank’s Ben Joergens returns with a new installment of Money Matters.
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In The Money
May 14, 2026
In this episode of In The Money, host Tamara Dervin explores collaborative wealth-building strategies, focusing on how friends can grow assets together through real estate and the stock market. Ben Jorgens returns with a new installment of his Money Matters segment.
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The Journey Continues
May 8, 2026
In this episode of The Journey Continues, hosts Sara Jane Charles and Monica Fox are joined by Marion Shuck, who recounts the sudden loss of her husband, Reggie, and her subsequent decision to become a living kidney donor for her brother, along with a discussion addressing common myths and facts about organ donation.
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Chicago Newsroom 2.0
May 4, 2026
In this episode of Chicago Newsroom 2.0, guest co-hosts Dr. Suzet McKinney and Dee Atkins lead a roundtable with Sufyan Sohel, Swathi Staley, and Jeffery Beckham on parental pushback against the CTU’s Day of Action, efforts to keep the Chicago Bears in Illinois, and the mayoral fundraising race, with segments featuring Matt Bruce on Job Ready Illinois, Reverend Nicolette Faison on Faith in Place’s Tree Canopy and Workforce Community Grants, and Jorge Valdivia previewing the Chicago Latine Playwright Festival.
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