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World Record Attempt: Chicagoan Jenny Doan to Hula-Hoop for 100 Hours

Jenny Doan wants to break the Guinness World Record for marathon hula-hooping. In addition to “sheer resilience and grit,” it takes a little planning – and a lot of motivation. Here’s how she’s planning to tackle the challenge.

Twitter Details Political Ads Ban, Allows Issue Ads

Twitter says its new ban on political ads will cover appeals for votes, solicitations for campaign contributions and any political content. However, it is allowing ads related to social causes such as climate change, gun control and abortion.

Ousted Ambassador Yovanovitch Testifies in Trump Impeachment Probe

The House will hear from a singular witness Friday in the Trump impeachment hearings: Marie Yovanovitch, the former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine who was targeted by the president’s allies in a “smear” campaign now central to the inquiry. Watch live.

No Dice: Veto Session Ends Without Chicago Casino Fix

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot failed to beat the odds in Springfield, with legislators on Thursday adjourning for the year without taking up a fix she says is needed before the city can move forward with a casino.

Early Exit for Retiring Senate President John Cullerton

One of the most powerful figures in Illinois politics is giving up his position.

‘Sesame Street’ Child Specialist Writes How-To Book for Parents

Rosemarie Truglio, the development specialist behind the curriculum of “Sesame Street” is out with a new book for parents to help their children learn.

Apology from Northwestern’s Student Newspaper Makes Headlines of its Own

An apology by The Daily Northwestern for its coverage of two protests caused harsh backlash on social media and in newspapers across the country. We discuss the incident with the associate dean of the university’s Medill School of Journalism.

Crain’s Headlines: Sears Cutting Hundreds of Corporate Jobs

The layoffs at the retailer’s Hoffman Estates headquarters and at an office in San Francisco come just a week after Sears announced another wave of store closures 

Top Cop Eddie Johnson on Gun Violence, Police-Community Relations

Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson is no stranger to gun violence. The city’s top cop, who will retire at the end of the year, talks about growing up in a Chicago housing project and the importance of officers treating people with respect.

‘Pop America’ Reframes Pop Art, Expands Notion of ‘America’

Pop art gets reframed in a museum show that looks closely at the visual culture of the 1960s and ‘70s – and sheds light on an entire hemisphere of artwork that really pops.

Bears vs. Rams Preview: 2 Teams with Unfinished Business

The Chicago Bears (4-5) look to get back on track when they face the Los Angeles Rams (5-4) on Sunday Night Football. Former Bears offensive lineman James “Big Cat” Williams gives us a preview.

November 14, 2019 - Full Show

Watch the Nov. 14, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

Ex-Chicago Detective Acquitted in Rekia Boyd Killing Wants Court Records Expunged

Former Chicago police Detective Dante Servin was found not guilty of Rekia Boyd’s killing in 2016. Now he wants any record of his criminal trial removed from the public eye – a move family members call a “terrible slap in the face.”

Vaping-Related Illness Claims 4th Life in Illinois

Four people have died in Illinois since March after experiencing serious vaping-related illnesses. The state is now among those with the most fatalities linked to the outbreak, according to health officials.

Joe Walsh Files to Challenge Trump in New Hampshire

Former Illinois congressman Joe Walsh has filed for the New Hampshire presidential primary, officially giving President Donald Trump two major Republican primary challengers in the early voting state.