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Chicago Portrait: Babette Peyton

Meet a champion archer from Chicago who has overcome health obstacles to travel the world and win gold medals.

Six Months After Looting and Property Damage, South Chicago Eyes Next Chapter

Commercial Avenue has long been the main business corridor in South Chicago, but in recent years the strip has struggled to fill vacant storefronts – a trend that was seriously exacerbated by civil unrest and looting this summer.

Kim Foxx Sworn In For Second Term as Cook County’s Top Prosecutor

A little over a month after she won reelection, Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx was officially sworn in. Following the ceremony, she reflected on the challenges of 2020 and looked ahead to the next four years.

Dick Allen, Fearsome Hitter and 7-Time All-Star, Dies at 78

The Philadelphia Phillies, the team Dick Allen started out with, announced his death Monday. The seven-time All-Star, 1964 NL Rookie of the Year and 1972 AL MVP started out with the Philadelphia Phillies, who retired his No. 15 in September.

Pritzker: Too Early to See COVID-19 Surge From Thanksgiving Gatherings

Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Monday said officials are still “still watching and waiting” to see if there will be a surge statewide in the number of coronavirus cases and hospitalizations stemming from holiday gatherings.

EU Invites Biden to Usher in New Era for Trans-Atlantic Ties

The European Union on Monday invited U.S. President-elect Joe Biden to help mend tattered trans-Atlantic ties and urged him to join it in a long-term “strategic dialogue” that would address global issues ranging from COVID-19 to climate change.

Crain’s Headlines: Chicago Auto Show Put On Hold

The 2021 Chicago Auto Show will not take place in February due to the coronavirus pandemic. Crain’s Chicago Business reporter editor Ann Dwyer has details.

Trump Ratchets Up Pace of Executions Before Biden Inauguration

As Donald Trump’s presidency winds down, his administration is ratcheting up the pace of federal executions despite a surge of coronavirus cases in prisons, announcing plans for five starting Thursday.

City Probing Alderman After He Acknowledges Flouting Indoor Dining Ban

Lakeview Ald. Tom Tunney acknowledged Monday that he allowed diners to eat inside his restaurant in defiance of a ban imposed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker in an effort to stop a sustained and grave surge of the coronavirus.

Trump Expected to Flex Pardon Powers on Way Out Door

Advocates and lawyers anticipate a flurry of clemency action from President Donald Trump in the coming weeks that could test the limits of presidential pardon power.

December 7, 2020 - Full Show

Watch the Dec. 7, 2020 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

Is It Safe to Get Physical Therapy During COVID-19 Pandemic?

If you have pain, you may be tempted to tough it out while the nation sees a surge in coronavirus cases, hospitalizations and deaths. But that’s not advisable, physical therapists say. 

Trump Lawyer Rudy Giuliani Tests Positive for COVID-19

President Donald Trump said Sunday his personal attorney Rudy Giuliani has tested positive for the coronavirus, making him the latest in Trump’s inner circle to contract the disease that is now surging across the U.S.

New Sculptures in Wicker Park and Bucktown Encourage Neighborhood Exploration

Six new works on display as part of the Chicago Sculpture Exhibit aim to get community members outside to explore the area and support local businesses as winter sets in amid the coronavirus pandemic.

COVID-19 in Illinois: 7,598 New Cases, 76 Additional Deaths

Sunday marked the first day this month in which Illinois’ daily death toll dipped below 125. There were only 10 days in November when triple-digit numbers were recorded in the number of virus-related deaths.