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Despite Big Ten’s Reversal, Pritzker Says Youth Sports in Illinois Will Remain on Hold

Citing a lack of widespread safety protocols and limited COVID-19 testing capacity, the governor on Wednesday doubled down on his stance that it’s not yet safe for youth athletes to begin playing football or other fall sports.

September 16, 2020 - Full Show

Watch the Sept. 16, 2020 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

EPA Removes 1,000 Tons of Arsenic- and Lead-Polluted Soil From Hegewisch Little League Field

The EPA has completed cleanup of the Hegewisch Little League Field after discovering alarming levels of lead and arsenic in the soil. 

Big Ten Changes Course, Aims For October Start to Football

Less than five weeks after pushing football and other fall sports to spring in the name of player safety during the pandemic, the conference changed course Wednesday and said it plans to begin its season the weekend of Oct. 24. 

COVID-19 Risk for Daily Activities Rated by Illinois Physicians

Going to a bar. Dining at a restaurant. Sending children to school. What’s the risk of these activities in terms of COVID-19 exposure? In a new survey, more than 100 physicians weigh in.

What’s the State of Film and TV Production in Chicago?

A conversation with Kwame Amoaku, director of the Chicago Film Office.

What Voters Need to Know About the ‘Fair Tax’ Amendment

In the November election, Illinoisans will be asked whether or not to change the state’s income tax system to a graduated tax — but there’s still a lot of confusion about the proposal.

Hispanic Heritage Month Recognizes Contributions to Chicago

Tuesday marks the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, which celebrates of the cultures and honors the contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans. We discuss the varied and vast impact of Latinos on business, art and politics in Chicago.

Metra Promotes Health and Safety Efforts Amid Massive Drop in Ridership, Revenue

Commuter rail agency Metra has seen the largest passenger decline of any of the Chicago-area transit systems. How the agency is working to reverse the slump.

State Ban on Evictions Set to Expire Next Week

For thousands of Illinois renters who are out of work during the pandemic, the threat of eviction is getting closer to reality.

Anonymous Artist Dont Fret Turns Office Space Into Art Gallery

Nestled between computers, tape dispensers and staplers in a public relations office in Lakeview sits the latest collection by anonymous Chicago artist Dont Fret. We go for a look.

The Open House Chicago Schedule Is Here. Get Ready to Pound the Pavement

The revamped Open House Chicago features walking and biking trails and celeb-led virtual tours of the architecture and history of more than 20 city neighborhoods. 

Artist Builds Effigy Mounds to Honor Indigenous People in Cook County

Indigenous artist Santiago X showcased Serpent Mound, a group of effigy mounds in a Cook County forest preserve, as part of the county’s Racial Equity Week on Tuesday.

September 15, 2020 - Full Show

Watch the Sept. 15, 2020 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

From ‘Nosh Pods’ to ‘Dibs Dining,’ City Receives 600+ Mostly Serious Ideas for Winter Outdoor Dining

The city asked for creative winter outdoor dining ideas, and Chicagoans delivered, offering 643 submissions ranging from the practical to the ridiculous.