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Officials Question Police Tactics Following Clash Between Cops and Protesters

A weekend protest that turned violent has spurred calls for answers from top cop David Brown — and even a call for his resignation. What’s next after the latest skirmish between law enforcement and those who want to defund the police?

Special Prosecutor Finds ‘Substantial Abuses of Discretion’ in Kim Foxx’s Handling of Jussie Smollett Case

Special prosecutor Dan Webb did not find evidence to warrant criminal charges against State’s Attorney Kim Foxx or anyone in her office. But he did report the way actor Jussie Smollett’s charges were dismissed represented a “major failure.”

Democrats Claim ‘Big Tent’ for First Convention in Pandemic

The unprecedented gathering is not only testing the bonds of the diverse Biden-Kamala Harris coalition but the practical challenges of running a presidential campaign in the midst of a pandemic.

How a Concert Series is Lighting Up the Night By Candlelight

A concert series is going the social distance to make sure you can safely soak up live music outdoors with family and friends. How the series is adjusting to the pandemic.

Postal Service Will Do ‘Everything it Can’ to Return Ballots on Time, Says Local Union President

We speak with Mack Julion, the president of Chicago’s postal worker union, about mail-in voting for November’s election amid postal service cutbacks. 

Spotlight Politics: Democratic National Convention Kicks Off

A preview of Michelle Obama’s keynote speech and more in this special edition of our weekly roundtable as the convention gets underway.

Crain’s Headlines: Will Prudential Plaza Get a New Name?

Crain’s Chicago Business Editor Ann Dwyer joins us with the stories behind the headlines.

Durbin Backs Pelosi’s Move to Recall Congress Amid Postal Service Standoff

A political convention unlike any other is underway as Democratic leaders step up their fight against President Donald Trump and his attacks on mail-in voting. We discuss that and more with U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin.

August 17, 2020 - Full Show

Watch the Aug. 17, 2020 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

Illinois Health Officials Launch COVID-19 Travel Map

To help Illinois residents make informed decisions about travel, the Illinois Department of Public Health on Monday launched a COVID-19 travel map, which indicates states and countries with increased risk based on COVID-19 case rates.

4 Chicago Restaurants, Nightclub Shut Down for Violating COVID-19 Restrictions

Among the businesses shut down by officials for violating rules designed to slow the spread of the coronavirus was Barba Yianni Greek Tavern in Lincoln Square and Juanita’s Restaurant #2 in Clearing.

Brown Defends Officers’ Handling of Downtown Protests That Sparked Clashes

Facing criticism from aldermen and progressive groups, Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown on Monday defended the department’s handling of a protest downtown Saturday evening after officers and demonstrators clashed.

Pelosi to Call House Back Into Session to Vote on USPS Bill

Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Sunday she is calling the House back into session over the crisis at the U.S. Postal Service, setting up a political showdown amid growing concerns that the Trump White House is trying to undermine the agency ahead of the election.

Coronavirus Hasn’t Devastated the Homeless as Many Feared

In a country that’s surpassed 5 million identified cases and 169,000 deaths, researchers don’t know why there appear to be so few outbreaks among the homeless. 

COVID-19 Weekend Update: 1,562 New Cases, 18 Additional Deaths

A Cook County woman in her 30s was among the 18 deaths reported Sunday by the Illinois Department of Public Health, as Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced new mitigation efforts in the Metro East region of the state.