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Lightfoot Launches Citywide Cloth Mask Drive

The mayor is calling on residents to make and donate cloth masks to help the city's fight against the coronavirus. Find out how you can help.

April 21, 2020 - Full Show

Watch the April 21, 2020 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

Trump Vows to ‘Suspend Immigration’ to US Because of Virus

Returning to a divisive issue at a time of national crisis, President Donald Trump says he will sign an executive order “to temporarily suspend immigration into the United States” because of the coronavirus.

Dispatches from the Block, Week 5: Household Shortages

As Chicagoans hunker down amid the pandemic, we check in with some familiar faces on how they’re weathering the storm – and what weird shortage their households are experiencing. 

Countries and US States Move to Reopen Amid Health Warnings

Countries across Europe and beyond — joined in the U.S. by a cascade of states — moved to gradually reopen amid warnings that acting too quickly could enable the virus to come back with a vengeance.

Cook County Jail Corrections Officer Dies From COVID-19

Sheila Rivera, 47, had worked with the Cook County Sheriff’s Office since 2012. Rivera and another corrections officer died Sunday. Officials are awaiting autopsy results to see if his death was related to COVID-19.

Massive Cleanups Canceled for Earth Day, But You Can Still Go Plogging or Play #TrashTag

In the midst of the coronavirus outbreak, we’re going to have to clean up the planet individually. Creative ideas from the Earth Day Network include “plogging” and #TrashTag.

Army Corps of Engineers Readies MetroSouth Hospital for Reopening

When MetroSouth closed down last year, residents worried about the impact on their community. Now, the hospital is set to reopen as an alternate care facility for COVID-19 patients—and many hope it will stay open for good.

With Summer on the Way, Park Districts Wonder What’s Next

Amid stay-at-home orders, park leaders are wondering how to help residents while keeping them safe. Thomas Wogan, executive director of the Blue Island Park District, says he’s trying to stay optimistic.

Blue Island Mayor Stands by Controversial Move to Shut Down Police Department

Blue Island Mayor Domingo Vargas said his move last month to have the city’s police force stand down was a matter of public safety—and that he’d do it again if need be.

Protesters in Illinois Call for Stay-at-Home Order to be Canceled

Calls to reopen the state’s economy are fueling a nationwide protest. We talk with an organizer behind a local effort.

Congress Expected to Replenish Paycheck Protection Fund This Week

A new bill to replenish a multibillion-dollar fund aimed at helping small businesses keep workers on the payroll failed to materialize Monday. We get a status check on the Paycheck Protection Program.

Remembering Brian Dennehy, Tony-Winning Stage, Screen Actor

The burly actor who started in films as a macho heavy and later in his career won plaudits for his stage work in plays by William Shakespeare, Anton Chekhov, Eugene O’Neill and Arthur Miller, died last week at age 81.

Officials Ramping Up COVID-19 Testing at Nursing Homes

Newly released data offers a look at the scope of the coronavirus outbreak at long-term care facilities throughout Illinois. It’s a population officials have been working to protect since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Documentary Chronicles Jordan’s ‘Last Dance’ with Chicago Bulls

On Sunday night, Chicago sports fans were treated to the much-anticipated premiere of an ESPN documentary. Former Bulls beat writer Melissa Isaacson shares her take on the 10-part series.