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Baseball Season Preview: Jason Benetti, Len Kasper on White Sox, Cubs in 2020

With spring training right around the corner, we look to the coming season with White Sox broadcaster Jason Benetti and Cubs broadcaster Len Kasper.

February 4, 2020 - Full Show

Watch the Feb. 4, 2020 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

Trump Faces Accusers: What to Watch During His Big Speech

On the brink of his Senate acquittal, President Donald Trump will be unleashing “relentless optimism” during his third State of the Union address, a speech designed to pivot from his impeachment to his drive for reelection.

For the First Time, You Can Fill Out Your Census Form Online

The U.S. census goes mobile and modern. How else it will work – and why government leaders say the stakes are high.

Elusive Identities at the Center of 2 Whodunits Separated by Many Decades

Agatha Christie’s play, “The Mousetrap,” is now receiving a wonderfully entertaining revival at Court Theatre, while Northlight Theatre is presenting the world premiere of Steven Dietz’s “How a Boy Falls,” a compelling whodunit with very dark overtones.

Social Life Without the Buzz? It’s the ‘Sober Curious’ Movement

Taking a break from alcohol after the holidays has become known as the “dry January” trend. But now that January is over, some people are extending their sobriety, trying out a social life that’s not dependent on alcohol.

For Elsa Harris, Playing Music About Preaching the Gospel, Healing

Elsa Harris has played in Chicago churches since she was 12 years old and has performed around the world. We visit this “legend of Chicago gospel.”

Iowans Head to Caucuses, May Clarify Democratic Field

Iowa Democrats anxious for fundamental political change headed toward caucus centers late Monday to decide the opening contest in the 2020 presidential primary season.

Experts Prepare, But New China Virus Not a Pandemic Yet

Health authorities are preparing for a possible pandemic as they work to contain a respiratory illness in China that’s caused by a new virus. Here’s what you should know about the illness.

The Super Bowl Ad Chicagoans Should Be Talking About, But Probably Didn’t Even Notice

A 30-second spot from Dakota Access ran at least twice during Sunday’s broadcast of the big game on FOX. Here’s why.

Trump Trial Closing Arguments Aim at Voters, History

Closing arguments Monday in President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial were directed more toward history than to sway the outcome.

Crain’s Headlines: Tribune Publishing Names New CEO

Tribune Publishing said it has named finance chief Terry Jimenez as its new CEO, succeeding Timothy Knight, who will leave the company after a year in the top job.

DHS: New Screening to Begin Amid Coronavirus Concerns

Under the new rules, U.S. citizens who have traveled in China within the last 14 days will be re-routed to designated airports, where they will undergo enhanced health screening procedures, including Chicago O’Hare International Airport.

CPS Internal Watchdog Steps Down Amid Report of Investigation

Nicholas Schuler submitted his resignation Monday, just days after a report by the Chicago Sun-Times detailed allegations of a “toxic workplace” inside his office.

Police: Shootings, Homicides Increase in 2020 Despite Overall Decline in Violent Crime

Chicago saw a notable uptick in shootings and homicides in the first month of 2020, but police say that overall, violent crime incidents in Chicago actually decreased in comparison to January 2019.