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Curfew Ends in Kenosha Ahead of Visit from Joe Biden

A curfew that was in place in Kenosha for the more than a week after the police shooting of Jacob Blake was lifted Wednesday.

NIH Panel: Plasma Shouldn’t be Considered Standard of Care for COVID-19

A group of medical experts advising the National Institutes of Health says there is not enough evidence to recommend for or against the use of plasma therapy for patients hospitalized with COVID-19.

COVID-19 Shines Spotlight on Digital Divide

The coronavirus pandemic has made internet access essential and many of Chicago's Black and Brown communities hit hardest by COVID-19 also lack internet access and devices.

Sending National Guard Troops to Chicago Could Make Residents ‘Feel Less Safe’: Former General

“The unintended effect may be that people will feel less safe,” Alicia Tate-Nadeau, former brigadier general of the guard, said of deploying troops to Chicago. “It could stigmatize areas of the city for years to come.”

Depression, Anxiety Spike Amid Outbreak and Turbulent Times

Mental health therapists’ caseloads are bulging. Waiting lists for appointments are growing. And anxiety and depression are rising among Americans amid the coronavirus crisis, research suggests. 

‘Exit West’: A Novel on Migration, Announced as 2020 One Book, One Chicago

The latest selection for the citywide reading program is “Exit West” by Moshin Hamid. Events and discussions will be centered around the theme of “Beyond Borders.”

Pritzker ‘Very Concerned’ About COVID-19 Spread During Upcoming Labor Day Weekend

Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Illinois health officials are stressing the need to wear masks properly, covering the mouth and nose, and social distance during gatherings this weekend as positivity rates continue to rise throughout the state.

September 2, 2020 - Full Show

Watch the Sept. 2, 2020 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

Burke Unlikely To Face Trial in Mid-2021, Judge Tells Lawyers

“I'd like to give you all a trial date, but I'd like to give you one we think will stick,” Judge Robert Dow said Wednesday, noting delays caused by the pandemic as well as a massive amount of evidence to sort through in this case.

United Plans to Furlough 16,000 Workers, Fewer Than Expected

United Airlines said Wednesday it plans to furlough 16,370 employees in October, down from an earlier target of 36,000 after thousands of workers took early retirement, buyouts, or long-term leaves of absence.

Owner of Burned Business Accuses Trump of Misleading Public

The owner of a Kenosha camera shop that was destroyed during unrest and featured during the president's visit says Trump used his store for political gain by appearing with a former owner while touring the epicenter of the latest eruption over racial injustice.

Restorations and Revelations at a Far South Side Tavern Headed For City Landmark Status

Inside a 1907 tavern once owned by Schlitz that's being restored by new owners and heading for city landmark status.

Illinois Congressmen on Trump’s Kenosha Visit and the Coronavirus Pandemic

U.S. Reps. Danny Davis, Brad Schneider and Rodney Davis talk about the president’s visit to Kenosha and the next round of coronavirus relief from Congress.

Black State Officials Unveil Their List of Legislative Demands

Illinois’ Black legislators plan to capitalize on the intense focus on inequalities instigated by the killing of George Floyd to push forward this fall a robust policy agenda to root out systemic racism.

What You Need to Know About the Payroll Tax Holiday

Tuesday marks the beginning of a payroll tax holiday — but don’t get too attached to the extra cash. It’s due back in April. Here’s what you need to know.