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Biden Unveils $1.9T Plan to Stem Virus and Steady Economy

Called the “American Rescue Plan,” the legislative proposal would meet Biden’s goal of administering 100 million vaccines by the 100th day of his administration, while advancing his objective of reopening most schools by the spring. 

Trump Impeachment Trial to Focus on His Attacks on Election

President Donald Trump’s historic second impeachment could go to trial as soon as Inauguration Day, with U.S. senators serving not only as jurors but as shaken personal witnesses and victims of the deadly siege of the Capitol by a mob of his supporters.

Teen Charged in Fatal Bridgeport Carjacking

Denroy Garcia, 16, was charged as an adult after he allegedly shot and killed 33-year-old Shuai Guan during an attempted carjacking last month.

City Probing Gibsons for Violating COVID-19 Restrictions After Fire Forces Evacuation

No one was injured in the fire, which was caused when the restaurant’s fireplace damper malfunctioned around 9 p.m. Wednesday, said Liz Lombardo Stark, a spokesperson for the Rush Street landmark.

US Unemployment Claims Jump to 965,000 as Virus Takes Toll

The latest figures for jobless claims, issued Thursday by the Labor Department, remain at levels never seen until the virus struck. Before the pandemic, weekly applications typically numbered around 225,000. 

January 14, 2021 - Full Show

Watch the Jan. 14, 2021 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

Lightfoot Again Calls on Pritzker to Allow Indoor Dining, Drinking

Chicago restaurants and bars have been prohibited from serving patrons indoors since Oct. 30, when a sustained and grave surge of coronavirus cases threatened to overwhelm the city and state’s hospitals and health care system.

City to Run 6 Mass COVID-19 Vaccination Sites for Health Care Workers

New mass vaccination sites will open on Friday at Olive Harvey City College, on Tuesday at Kennedy-King City College and on Wednesday at Truman City College, officials announced.

High Court Rules for City of Chicago in Vehicle Impound Case

In an opinion announced Thursday, Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito wrote for a unanimous eight-justice court that “mere retention" of a debtor's property by a creditor does not violate the law.

Jacob Blake Says He Was Ready to Surrender Before Being Shot

Kenosha, Wisconsin erupted with violent protests for several nights after Jacob Blake was shot by a police officer in August. Hundreds were arrested, and multiple businesses were destroyed.

Prosecutors Seek Restrictions on Rittenhouse After Bar Stop

The request comes a week after Kyle Rittenhouse, 18, was seen drinking at a bar after he pleaded not guilty to homicide and other charges resulting from the Aug. 25 shooting in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

New CPS School in Belmont Cragin to Have Unexpected Landlord: Chicago Park District

During Wednesday’s monthly meeting of the Chicago Park District Board, commissioners unanimously agreed to lease property within Riis Park to Chicago Public Schools for the construction of a new elementary school.

Chicago Botanic Garden Cancels Orchid Show, Wilts Under COVID-19 Restrictions

The annual show was to have opened in February, but the garden’s greenhouses are still closed due to mitigations put in place to slow the spread of COVID-19.

Spotlight Politics: Trump Impeached, Madigan Dethroned

It was a historic day in Washington and Springfield. Our politics team of Amanda Vinicky, Heather Cherone and Paris Schutz dives into the second impeachment of President Trump and the end of an era in state politics. 

What to Know About Extremist Groups Involved in Capitol Attack

The deadly storming of the U.S. Capitol one week ago brought together many extremist organizations, from right-wing militias to members of the Proud Boys. We discuss those groups and the potential threats they pose.