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Marriage in the Age of COVID-19

Big wedding blowouts aren’t happening, but people are still getting hitched. How some couples are making it happen during the pandemic.

Chef Rick Bayless Sounds the Alarm on Restaurant Survival

He’s a familiar face, thanks to his PBS program “Mexico: One Plate at a Time.” And his food is familiar too, thanks to his multiple restaurants. Chef Rick Bayless talks about what the industry needs to stomach the pandemic.

Roseland Hospital CEO: ‘Remdesivir is Here in Chicago, And We’re Not Getting Any’

Chicago’s Roseland Community Hospital has been on the front lines of the pandemic. But it wasn’t included in Illinois’ recent distribution of remdesivir, a move that’s angered hospital officials.

May 12, 2020 - Full Show

Watch the May 12, 2020 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

Lightfoot’s Plan to Protect Affordable Housing with $3M Fund Advances

An effort to protect 3,200 affordable homes in Chicago from the worst of the economic crisis created by the coronavirus pandemic advanced Tuesday, with aldermen endorsing a plan to create a $3 million fund.

Illinois Sets Single-Day Record for COVID-19 Testing, Cases

In a 24-hour period from Monday to Tuesday, the state conducted nearly 30,000 coronavirus tests and confirmed another 4,014 cases of COVID-19. “The more you test, the more positive cases you find,” Gov. J.B. Pritzker said.

Sheriff Tom Dart Appeals Injunction Outlining COVID-19 Remedies at Cook County Jail

The Cook County sheriff is challenging a federal court order that outlines how his office must combat COVID-19 at the Cook County Jail, and called ongoing efforts by activists to get more detainees out of the jail a “waste of resources.”

Chicago Man Charged With Sexual Assault of Stepdaughter While Mom Worked in COVID-19 Unit

A 71-year-old man is being held on $1 million bond after he was charged with the criminal sexual assault of his teenage stepdaughter in a home they shared with the girl’s mother, who was working in a COVID-19 clinic.

City Cancels Block Parties Through May 31 — Summer Gatherings ‘Under Discussion’

In the latest sign that the coronavirus pandemic will reshape summer in Chicago, city officials informed aldermen Tuesday that no permits will be issued for block parties through May 31 — banning the popular parties on Memorial Day weekend.

Oakton Community College Offers Training Program for Contact Tracers

Illinois is seeking to create an “army” of contact tracers, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said earlier this month. A suburban college is hoping to meet that demand.

Addiction Treatment Providers Offering ‘A Necessary Service’ During Pandemic

The impact of the coronavirus is being felt in nearly every aspect of daily life, but it’s not the only health crisis people are facing. “Addiction can kill you as well,” said Aaron Weiner, a local addiction services director.

Virtual Hearing Set for General Iron Permit, Activists Mobilizing Opposition

The Illinois EPA will hold a virtual hearing Thursday to determine whether it should issue a permit allowing General Iron to operate on the city's Southeast Side. 

How Professional Cleaners Disinfect Coronavirus-Contaminated Sites

In the COVID-19 era, the process of cleaning and disinfecting shared spaces is more crucial than ever. A local cleaning company gives us a demonstration of the tools in its arsenal for killing the virus.

Lightfoot Announces New Rules to Force Delivery Apps to Disclose Fees

Delivery companies would have to disclose the commission or service fee paid by a restaurant under new rules announced Tuesday by Mayor Lori Lightfoot, as the apps have come under fire for hurting already-struggling restaurants.

Man Who Allegedly Used False Identity to Escape Cook County Jail Caught

Jahquez Scott, 21, was found in a home on the city’s West Side on Saturday, days after the FBI announced a $2,000 reward for information leading to his capture.