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Trump, Biden Fight Over the Raging Virus, Climate and Race

President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden fought over how to tame the coronavirus during the campaign's closing debate, largely shelving the rancor that overshadowed their previous face-off.

‘Chicago Tonight’ in Your Neighborhood: Ashburn

Located 14 miles from the Loop, the middle-class Ashburn community has been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic and civil unrest this summer.

Face to Face: Trump, Biden to Meet For Final Debate

President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden are set to square off in their final debate Thursday, one of the last high-profile opportunities for the trailing incumbent to change the trajectory of an increasingly contentious campaign.

Bears Start Season with Best Record Since 2012

Debating the merits of the Bears 5-1 record is all the rage, but we should know if it’s for real over the next several weeks, as they face some tough teams.

GOP-Led Senate Panel Advances Barrett as Democrats Boycott

Democratic senators refused to show up in protest of the GOP’s rush to install Trump’s nominee to replace the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. 

Relative: Black Couple Didn’t Provoke Shooting by Police

The mother of a Black woman who was injured in a police shooting in suburban Chicago that left a Black man dead said the couple did nothing to provoke the officer.

Flossmoor Trustee Resigns So He Can Keep Lobbying Chicago City Hall

Mayor Paul Braun said he and the Flossmoor Village Board were “extremely disappointed” that Gyata Kimmons resigned his seat.

Can We Eat Our Way Out of the Looming Asian Carp Eco-Disaster? It’s Worth a Try

Efforts to increase demand for Asian carp as a food are aimed at buying time for development of a long-term solution to the threat posed by the invasive fish.

‘It Is Very Serious Right Now’: Pritzker Warns Upcoming COVID-19 Peak Could Be Worse Than Spring

Speaking on a day when Illinois reported nearly 5,000 new COVID-19 cases, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said the state will act to punish businesses and establishments that fail to abide by mandated coronavirus mitigation requirements.

Chicago to Return to ‘Scoop-And-Toss’ Borrowing, Chief Financial Officer Acknowledges

“There are points in time when scoop and toss is appropriate” and that is now the case since Chicago is facing a $1.2 billion budget gap, Chief Financial Officer Jennie Huang Bennett said.

North Lake Shore Drive’s in Line for an Overhaul, and Planners Want Your Input

Lake Shore Drive is iconic, but with that status comes aging infrastructure. Transportation officials have come up with potential ways to overhaul the Drive and they’re looking for feedback.

Lightfoot Orders Bars to Stop Indoor Service, Businesses to Close at 10 p.m. Amid Coronavirus Increase

“We are taking these measures to avoid potential catastrophic impacts later,” Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Thursday announcing new restrictions in the wake of an increase coronavirus cases.

CPS Expanding Voting Options For Upcoming Local School Council Elections

With local school council elections coming next month, Chicago Public Schools has announced it will let families choose between voting in person at their school, submitting their ballot by mail or dropping off their mail-in ballot at their school.

Open House Chicago Extends Its Run By a Week, Adds Virtual Programming

Open House Chicago will now run through Nov. 1, with additional online programming to be made available during the seven-day extension.

October 22, 2020 - Full Show

Watch the Oct. 22, 2020 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”