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What to Watch as 14 States Vote in Super Tuesday Primaries

The Democratic presidential candidates are racing toward the biggest day on the primary calendar, when 14 states vote on Super Tuesday.

The Debate Over Columbus Day: CPS Will Now Celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day

There’s backlash from Italian American groups following a decision by the Chicago Board of Education to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day at Chicago Public Schools instead of Columbus Day. Is there a future for the holiday?

Husband-and-Wife Duo Opens Design Center on South Side

A Chicago couple are turning their dreams into reality with a design center on the city’s South Side. It houses everything you need to recreate your home, from appliances to artwork and everything in between.

Crain’s Headlines: Coronavirus Creates More Turbulence for United Airlines

The impact of the coronavirus on United Airlines is getting more serious. In the wake of a decision to pare the number of flights to Asia, the Chicago-based carrier is offering pilots who normally fly those routes the option of receiving reduced pay while not flying. 

Days and Nights of Classical Musical Magic at Symphony Center

Many of the concerts at Symphony Center are one-time-only events for which Orchestra Hall’s 2,500 seats are nearly sold out. But attention must be paid to the hours of remarkable music-making brought to the stage. Here are a few recent cases in point.

4th Person Tests Positive for Coronavirus in Cook County

A couple in their 70s mark the third and fourth cases of novel coronavirus in Illinois, according to state and local health officials. Both patients are reported to be in good condition.

The Psychology of Coronavirus vs. Climate Change: Why We Mobilize for One, Not the Other

Humans are great problem-solvers, but climate change doesn’t feel urgent enough, say behavioral scientists. They’re trying to figure out how to change that.

March 2, 2020 - Full Show

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

Effects of Coronavirus Visible From Space: NASA Captures Dramatic Dip in Pollution Over China

Satellites show a dramatic drop in pollution over China, which scientists say can be partially attributed to quarantines and an economic slowdown due to the coronavirus outbreak. 

Mayor Lightfoot: Police Shooting Video ‘Extremely Disturbing’

Chicago’s mayor said video footage of police shooting and wounding a suspect inside a Red Line L station is “extremely disturbing” and that she supports the interim police superintendent’s request for prosecutors to be sent directly to the scene.

Authorities Announce 2nd Coronavirus Death in US

Health officials in Washington state said Sunday night that a second person had died from the coronavirus — a man in his 70s from a nursing facility near Seattle.

Expanded Vote-by-Mail System Debuts in Time for March Primary

Elections board spokesman Jim Allen said a new tracking system will allow voters to follow their ballot every step of the way.

The Lions and Lambs of March Are a Great Excuse to Introduce the Work of a Prolific Chicago Photographer

Deborah Mercer has surprised herself by becoming a prolific documentarian of Chicago’s urban landscape. Here’s a look at her work.

JP Morgan Chase Pulls Back on Lending to Oil, Gas and Coal Companies — Too Little, Too Late?

JP Morgan Chase announced this week it will throw its financial weight behind the transition to a “low-carbon economy,” but environmental activists say that doesn’t make up for the damage the firm’s lending practices have already wrought on the planet.

The Week in Review: Coronavirus Panic Crashes Markets

Coronavirus fears tank the stock market. The gloves come off in the race for Cook County state’s attorney. More turmoil at Chicago Public Schools. And the city preps for round two of electric scooters.