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‘Timeless’ Exhibit Examines Life and Work of Frida Kahlo

Some of Frida Kahlo’s original works are returning to the Chicago area for the first time since the late ‘70s.

‘Chicago Tonight’ in Your Neighborhood: Downtown Reopens

The city and state’s full reopening is a double-edged sword for many in the hospitality and entertainment industry. They wonder: the crowds may be coming back, but will the labor force return?

‘It Is a Great Day’: As COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizations Plunge, Illinois, Chicago to Reopen

All businesses will be allowed to operate at full capacity and gatherings of all sizes will be permitted, according to the new rules.

Watchdog Probing Outage at Roseland Pumping Station as ComEd Rejects Blame

ComEd officials said they were not responsible for the outages on May 6 and May 25 at the Roseland Pumping Station.

Aldermen Unmoved as ComEd Officials Tout Reforms

Several aldermen are unconvinced that the city should ink a new franchise agreement with ComEd — and Chicago may have other options, officials said.

Chicago Man on Parole After Fatal Crash Charged With Killing Baby in Hit-and-Run

Damien Davis was allegedly driving at speeds between 90 and 100 mph last month when he struck another car on Western Avenue, killing 1-year-old Jamyah Harris.

Can the COVID-19 Vaccine Affect Mammograms?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports the COVID-19 vaccine can cause swelling in the lymph nodes in the underarm where women received the shot, which the agency says is normal. But that swelling can appear in mammograms. Here’s what you need to know. 

US Extends Expiration Dates for J&J COVID Vaccine by 6 Weeks

The company said a Food and Drug Administration review concluded the shots remain safe and effective for at least 4 1/2 months. In February, the FDA originally authorized J&J’s vaccine for up to three months when stored at normal refrigeration levels.

Monty and Rose Continue to Amaze. The Piping Plovers Are Expecting Again

Just a week after losing their first nest to a skunk attack, Monty and Rose have produced a second nest and laid one egg, the Chicago Park District announced. 

Homicides Are Up, But GOP Misleads with Claims About Blame

On social media and in political speeches, some Republicans and pro-police groups say last year’s calls to slash spending on law enforcement have led to a dramatic rise in killings in cities overseen by Democrats.

Missed Thursday Morning’s Solar Eclipse? You Weren’t Alone

Chicagoans’ view of Thursday morning’s “ring of fire” solar eclipse was over before most people were awake.

June 9, 2021 - Full Show

Spotlight Politics on a city ward remap fight. Unfinished business in Springfield. Friday’s full reopening. A new lease on life for recovering drug addicts. And are we truly alone in the universe?

‘There is Stuff’: Enduring Mysteries Trail US Report on UFOs

The U.S. government has been taking a hard look at unidentified flying objects. A report summarizing what the U.S. knows about “unidentified aerial phenomena” — better known as UFOs — is expected to be made public this month.

Cook County Program Helps Recovering Drug Addicts Find a New Lease on Life

Breaking the cycle of drug and alcohol addiction is a challenge made even tougher once the criminal justice system gets involved. A new program is helping those recovering find refuge in their own homes.

Illinois Republicans Ask Judge to Toss New Legislative Maps

The state’s top Republicans asked a federal judge Wednesday to appoint an eight-member commission made up of four Democrats and four Republicans to craft the maps with census data.