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Police: Spike in Carjackings Continuing into 2021 With Nearly 150 Cases Already Reported

In just the first three weeks of 2021, there have already been 144 carjackings across Chicago, according to police, continuing the spike seen throughout last year.

‘Chicago Tonight’ in Your Neighborhood: Archer Heights

The Southwest Side community is home to many essential workers and has been a hot spot for the coronavirus throughout the pandemic.

Breaking Down Illinois’ COVID-19 Mitigations

Metrics. Warnings. Phases. Tiers. What does it all mean? We break it all down.

Big Brothers Big Sisters Seeking Black, Latino Mentors

The more than 50-year-old organization is seeking to make cultural connections that help kids achieve their full potential.

McConnell Seeks to Push Impeachment Trial to February

Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell is proposing to push back the start of Donald Trump’s impeachment trial by a week or more to give the former president time to review the case. 

Distribution Centers Are Growing Fast, But Some Worry About Inequitable Impact

The number of distribution centers being built in the Chicago area is on the rise. Supporters say they can create jobs in places that have long faced disinvestment and unemployment. But critics say they aren’t always good jobs.

‘Just Move On’: Republicans Grapple with Post-Trump Future

The shift to minority status is always difficult, prompting debates over who is to blame for losing the last election. But the process is especially intense as Republicans confront profound questions about what the party stands for without Donald Trump in charge. 

Basement-to-Tiki Bar Conversion Wins Bungalow Association’s ‘COVID Creativity’ Award

The Driehaus Bungalow Awards were established in 2005 and honor the best in bungalow restoration and renovation. “COVID Creativity” was added to the association’s annual award categories. Two winners were announced — check out the ingenuity. 

Limited Indoor Dining On Track to Resume in Chicago

Limited indoor dining and drinking is set to resume in Chicago under Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s revised plan to slow the spread of COVID-19, according to data released Thursday by the Illinois Department of Public Health.

Suburban Man Charged With Threatening Violence at Biden Inauguration Held Without Bond

During a hearing Thursday, U.S. District Court Judge Gabriel Fuentes pointed to the “very explicit and concerning” voicemails allegedly left by Louis Capriotti in ordering the Chicago Heights man held without bond during his case.

Can COVID-19 Vaccines Be Mixed and Matched?

The COVID-19 vaccines rolling out in the United States, the United Kingdom and other parts of the world so far require two shots given a few weeks apart. 

Biden Signs Burst of Virus Orders, Requires Masks for Travel

The 10 orders signed by Biden are aimed at jump starting his national COVID-19 strategy to increase vaccinations and testing, lay the groundwork for reopening schools and businesses, and immediately increase the use of masks — including a requirement that Americans mask up for travel. 

January 21, 2021 - Full Show

Watch the Jan. 21, 2021 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

Chicago Cites Unlicensed Club, 11 Restaurants, Bars for Violating COVID-19 Restrictions

Since March, city inspectors have conducted more than 8,000 investigations and cited 416 businesses for violating COVID-19 regulations, officials said.

Chicago Park District Brings Back In-Person Winter Programs

Registration is now open, with limited in-person programming beginning Monday.