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Democratic Proposal for More Airline Aid Stalls in Congress

A proposal by House Democrats to give the airline industry $28.8 billion to avert thousands of furloughs failed to advance on Friday, marking a fresh setback for airlines struggling with a massive downturn in travel during the pandemic.

Trump, Stricken by COVID-19, Taken to Military Hospital

President Donald Trump will spend a “few days” at a military hospital after contracting COVID-19, the White House said Friday. Trump “remains fatigued,” his doctor said.

In Rare Move, Breonna Taylor Grand Jury Proceedings Released

The grand jury in Breonna Taylor’s case brought no criminal charges against the officers for her killing, angering many in Louisville and around the country and setting off renewed protests.

120 Struggling Performing Arts Organizations To Get City Grants: Lightfoot

Performing arts venues closed by the coronavirus pandemic can apply for $10,000 grants from the city starting Monday, city officials announced.

No Criminal Charges To Be Filed Against Suburban Police Officer in Killing of Jemel Roberson

Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx said her office concluded that the “totality of the evidence is insufficient” to support criminal charges against Midlothian police Officer Ian Covey for the fatal 2018 shooting of Jemel Roberson, a Black security guard.

US Panel Tackles Race, Poverty in Virus Vaccine Priorities

The coronavirus outbreak has hit Black, Hispanic and Native Americans disproportionately in hospitalizations and deaths. The disparities are thought to stem from people of color working in jobs on the front lines, having medical conditions associated with severe disease, higher rates of poverty and poor access to health care.

‘Chicago Tonight’ in Your Neighborhood: West Garfield Park

The community faces food insecurity, poverty and violence in addition to the coronavirus pandemic and fallout from this summer’s civil unrest. Meanwhile, residents have mobilized to support one another.

Sox Fan Illustrates Team’s Unusual Season

All season long, a fan in the south suburbs has scored all 63 games – and then illustrated the scorecards with original artwork.

Bears Bench Trubisky, Foles to Start Against Colts

Former Bears offensive lineman James "Big Cat" Williams previews the matchup against the Colts.

Trump Pleads Ignorance to White Nationalist Hate Group, Drawing Backlash

“I don’t know who the Proud Boys are,” Trump said on Wednesday. We discuss white supremacy and hate groups in America with the Anti-Defamation League and a local reporter. 

House Democrats Pass Partisan COVID Bill; Relief Talks Drag

The Democratic bill passed after a partisan debate by a 214-207 vote without any Republicans in support.

Porchlight Puts a Distinctive Virtual Spin on Broadway

The 45-minute “Broadway By the Decade,” performed by a gifted six-person cast, features representative songs from musicals spanning 10 decades.

Ask Geoffrey: The Gate of Horn

Geoffrey Baer has the story of a Chicago nightclub that helped launch the careers of artists like Peter, Paul and Mary, Shel Silverstein, and many more.

Cargo Bicycles Get Green Light from Aldermen

Electric cargo bicycles are set to start zipping around Chicago after aldermen advanced a measure on Thursday that would give the three-wheelers the green light.

Chicago Sees Deadliest September Since Early 1990s With 81 Homicides

Last month, Chicago recorded its deadliest September in more than 25 years as the city approaches 600 homicides in 2020 with a quarter of the year still left to go.