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Government Will Propose Banning Flavors Used in E-Cigarettes

President Donald Trump said Wednesday his administration will propose banning thousands of flavors used in e-cigarettes to combat a recent surge in underage vaping.

Share of Uninsured Americans Rises for 1st Time in a Decade

The proportion of Americans without health insurance edged up in 2018 — the first evidence from the government that coverage gains under President Barack Obama’s health care law might be eroding under President Donald Trump.

Corporations Balk at Progressive Plan to Reinstate Corporate Head Tax

Mayor Lori Lightfoot says Chicago needs to close an $838 million budget gap. A block of progressive groups and some aldermen are looking to corporations to close it.

US to Commemorate 9/11 as Its Aftermath Extends and Evolves

Eighteen years after the deadliest terrorist attack on American soil, the nation is still grappling with the aftermath at ground zero, in Congress and beyond. 

Crain’s Headlines: McDonald’s Betting on Drive-Thru Automation

McDonald’s customers might soon be giving food orders via voice recognition technology, a move that could possibly eliminate workers. That and other business news from Crain’s Chicago Business.

Why Fewer Kids Are Playing High School Football in Illinois

New numbers show that high school football participation in Illinois is at its lowest point in decades. We discuss the decline with a youth football coach and the son of former Chicago Bears player.

Congestion Charge a Tough Sell for ‘Overtaxed’ Chicagoans

Talk of a possible city congestion tax is heating up. On Monday, the CEO of Uber said he supported the idea to help ease Chicago traffic and raise revenue. But how would it work, and could it drive away business?

How Satellites Can Detect and Protect Earth From Asteroids

Adler Planetarium astronomer Mark Hammergren explains how a space-based sentry can help detect asteroids that will pass near Earth.

Vista Tower’s Engineering Feats: Blair Kamin Explains

Chicago’s third-tallest building, the Vista Tower, is being touted for it’s unique curvilinear-shaped structure. But it’s the engineering secrets you can’t see that really set this skyscraper apart.

Illinois Derailment Prompts Evacuation of Schools, Homes

A freight train bearing a flammable liquid used in solvents derailed in an Illinois suburb of St. Louis on Tuesday, causing a fire that sent thick, black smoke into the air and prompted the evacuation of nearby schools and residences.

3D Ghost of Maria Callas Gives a Remarkable Performance at Lyric Opera

At once eerie, astonishing and altogether fascinating, “Maria Callas in Concert” recently brought the legendary diva back to life for what was a singular and wholly uncanny performance.

Group Calls on Illinois, Great Lakes States to Take Action on ‘Forever Chemicals’

The National Wildlife Federation warns that pollution from PFAS chemicals – often called “forever chemicals” because they don’t break down over time – could be one of the most serious threats facing the Great Lakes region. 

September 10, 2019 - Full Show

Watch the Sept. 10, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

Wisconsin Man Accused of Making Illegal Vaping Cartridges

A 20-year-old Wisconsin man is accused of manufacturing thousands of counterfeit vaping cartridges a day with THC oil for almost two years, running the operation with 10 employees, authorities said.

After Nearly 100 Years, Chicago Stock Yard Kilty Band Marches On

As pipe major of the Chicago Stock Yard Kilty Band, Matt McKee carries on the tradition of a pipe band that started nearly 100 years ago. We go for a look, and a listen, as the band competes at a Wisconsin festival.