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4 Ex-Cops Indicted on US Civil Rights Charges in Floyd Death

A federal grand jury has indicted the four former Minneapolis police officers involved in George Floyd’s arrest and death, accusing them of violating the Black man’s constitutional rights, according to indictments unsealed Friday.

Do COVID-19 Vaccines Impact Menstrual Cycles?

COVID-19 vaccines can include some common side effects like muscle pain and headache. But can they affect menstrual cycles? Researchers are gathering data to find out.

It’s a Bison Baby Boom at Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie

Three calves, with their distinctive reddish-brown coats, were spotted this week at Midewin. Bison calves are typically born in April or May.

CPS Pledging $7.5 Million to Expand High-Quality Educational Programming

The district said the investment will support staffing, training and learning resources for International Baccalaureate, STEM/STEAM, fine and performing arts, and dual language programs at seven elementary schools over the next six years.

City Officials Lift Boil Order for Morgan Park, Beverly After Pumping Station Outage

The boil order was in place for approximately 20 hours in parts of Beverly, Morgan Park and Mount Greenwood, officials said.

May 6, 2021 - Full Show

Live from Evanston on the suburb's reparations program. Plus, a push for more Latino political representation. The status of film production in Chicago. And a whopper of a fish tale. 

‘Chicago Tonight’ in Your Neighborhood: Evanston

Located along the lakefront just north of Chicago, Evanston is known for its dining scene, arts and culture, and Northwestern University. But it also has a history of racial segregation and redlining, which city leaders hope to address through a historic reparations program that passed in March.

Latino Policy Forum Seeks 20 Majority-Latinx Districts … Or Else

The Latino Policy Forum’s Roberto Valdez Jr. said that his group is counting on Illinois lawmakers to set aside at least 20 state legislative districts – 15 House seats and five state Senate seats – that are at least 50% Latino.

A Banner Year for Film and TV in Chicago

After a big downturn last year, film and TV production in Chicago is looking up.

Enzyme Could Help 700 Million People with Chronic Kidney Disease

Scientists in Australia have identified an enzyme that could help millions of people around the world. Rabiah Mayas of the Museum of Science and Industry discusses that and other science stories making headlines.

A Whopper of a Fish Tale: The Sturgeon That Set Social Media Atwitter Could Become the Norm Again

The 240-pound, 100-year-old, nearly 7-foot-long sturgeon is making headlines. But fish that size used to be common in the Great Lakes and maybe, thanks to restoration efforts, they will be again.

Ask Geoffrey: Logan Square’s Norske Club

What can an apartment building that once hosted royalty tell us about Chicago’s Norwegian American community? Geoffrey Baer has the story of this former social club designed by a pair of famous Chicago architects.

Lightfoot Promises ‘Unprecedented’ Public Participation in Search For Next CPS CEO

While the final decision on a new Chicago Public Schools CEO is ultimately up to Mayor Lori Lightfoot, she said she doesn’t want to make that decision behind closed doors.

Pritzker Boosts Funding for Education by $350M in Budget Proposal

With the state’s economy recovering faster than expected, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said the state could afford to fully fund the state’s education system.

Study: Residents Left Big Metros During Pandemic for Family

A study found that many migrants weren’t driven by new jobs or weather — or even a fear of the virus — but a desire to be closer to family and a freedom to make it happen because of remote working.