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How the Coronavirus is Impacting Chicago Businesses and Workers

The economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic is being felt by industries and businesses in Chicago and across Illinois, from large hotel chains and restaurants to independent movie theaters and music venues. 

US Stocks Plunge as Coronavirus Uncertainty Ravages Market

U.S. stocks on Thursday recorded their biggest single-day fall since the notorious Black Monday crash of 1987 as coronavirus fears accelerated.

Crain’s Headlines: Trump’s EU Travel Announcement Rattles Airlines

United Airlines is already reeling from the coronavirus impact on travel to Asia. It’s getting another abrupt shock Thursday from President Donald Trump’s decision to suspend travel from Europe.

Candidate Forum: Kim Foxx Faces 3 Primary Challengers in State’s Attorney Race

Political ads have been flooding the airways for months in the race for Cook County state’s attorney. And they have been getting increasingly nasty.

March 12, 2020 - Full Show

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

Chicago Aldermen Urge Action on Peoples Gas Rates

A committee of Chicago City Council members on Thursday unanimously approved a resolution calling on state lawmakers to take action on Peoples Gas rates, calling out the company for its multibillion-dollar System Modernization Program.

McKinley Park Neighbors Prep for Showdown With EPA Over Asphalt Plant

Southwest Side residents are mobilizing to pump the brakes on MAT Asphalt’s application for a 10-year permit from the Illinois EPA, and say they don’t trust the agency to put people over profit.

10 Things to Do (at Home) This Weekend

Board games and binge-worthy shows and books – you don’t have to go out (and risk getting sick) to have a fun-filled weekend. Here are 10 things you can do from the comfort of your own home.

Defense Rests After Shomari Legghette Declines Witness Stand in Murder Trial

In a surprise twist Thursday, Shomari Legghette’s defense attorney closed his case after questioning just one witness. Legghette was expected to testify that he shot Chicago police Cmdr. Paul Bauer in self-defense.

Most Coronavirus Patients Recover, But Anxiety, Fear Still Loom

Amid all the fears, quarantines and stockpiling of food, it has been easy to ignore the fact that more than 60,000 people have recovered from the coronavirus spreading around the globe.

Trump Suspends Travel Between US and Europe for 30 Days

Taking drastic action Wednesday, President Donald Trump announced he is cutting off travel from Europe to the U.S. and moving to ease the economic cost of a viral pandemic that is roiling global financial markets and disrupting the daily lives of Americans.

Lawmakers Press Peoples Gas On High Utility Bills

Peoples Gas, the private utility company that delivers natural gas to the entire city, is in the midst of a massive infrastructure upgrade – and consumers are paying for it. 

This Chicago Company Hopes its Seated Scooter Gives it a Leg Up

As city officials plan a second round of the electric scooter pilot program, meet a company that hopes its seated scooter will make the cut.

Candidate Forum: GOP Candidates for Cook County State’s Attorney Face Off

With violent crime in Chicago of huge concern to voters, we hear from the two GOP candidates aiming to be the next Cook County state’s attorney.

Candidate Forum: 4 Democrats Jostle for Dorothy Brown’s Circuit Court Clerk Seat

In August, Dorothy Brown announced she would not seek reelection as clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, opening up her seat to four Democratic hopefuls. They join “Chicago Tonight” for a candidate forum.