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EU Takes US Off Safe Travel List; Backs Travel Restrictions

The European Union recommended Monday that its 27 nations reinstate restrictions on tourists from the U.S. because of rising coronavirus infections there.

Police: 48 Shot, 5 Killed in Chicago Over the Weekend

Among the five people who were fatally shot over the weekend in Chicago, three were killed or discovered dead within a 30-minute time frame early Sunday, according to police.

The Dog Days Are Over, With Drier Air and Cooler Temps Forecast This Week

According to the National Weather Service, drier air is moving into the region, bringing with it more comfortable weather.

Jacob Blake Speaks Out 1 Year Later: ‘I Have Not Survived Until Something Has Changed’

Jacob Blake was shot seven times on Aug. 23, 2020 by Kenosha Police Officer Rusten Sheskey. A year later, he feels nothing is different in terms of policing and the general divisiveness of the world, but he’s determined to change that.

US Says Drone Kills IS Bombers Targeting Kabul Airport

A U.S. drone strike blew up a vehicle carrying “multiple suicide bombers” from Afghanistan’s Islamic State affiliate on Sunday before they could attack the ongoing military evacuation at Kabul’s international airport, American officials said.

CPS Parents Hope for the Best as Students Return to Classrooms

It’s been more than a year since Chicago Public Schools students have sat inside their classrooms full time. Now, with mask mandates, vaccine requirements for staff and other COVID-19 safety protocols in place, CPS children are about to embark on a year unlike any other.

Rental Assistance is Slow to Arrive as Eviction Threat Looms

Renters across the country may soon face eviction now that the U.S. Supreme Court has struck down the Biden administration’s extension of the eviction moratorium. We discuss resources available to local renters.

Chicago Westside Sports Aims to Build Community, Life Skills

A group of police officers and community leaders are using their time off to give back to underserved communities by getting young kids to play sports. We head to Columbus Park on the West Side to learn more.  

Chicago Tonight: Black Voices, August 29, 2021 - Full Show

We talk with Chicago Public Schools parents ahead of the return to in-person learning. How renters are faring as financial assistance has been slow to arrive. And getting in the game at Columbus Park.

The Last Word: Dion Dawson

The founder and executive director of Dion’s Chicago Dream talks about the importance of providing fresh, quality produce to fight food insecurity — and the lessons nonprofits should be learning from the pandemic.

Dealing With Mental Health Crisis One Zoom Call at a Time

Law enforcement agencies are struggling nationwide with increasing violent crime as calls mount for changing how police interact with citizens, especially those with mental health issues.

Chicago Tonight: Latino Voices, August 28, 2021 - Full Show

Chicago Public School students return to in-person learning — some parents share their thoughts. We discuss controversial gunshot detection technology. And the last word on Latino entrepreneurs.

Report Raises Questions About ShotSpotter Technology

According to a new report from the city’s inspector general, alerts by the gunshot detection system ShotSpotter used by the Chicago Police Department “rarely” lead to evidence of a gun crime. 

Chicago Public Schools Parents on Return to In-Person Learning

Chicago Public Schools students are scheduled to return for in-person classes Monday. But what will that return look like amid an ongoing pandemic? CPS parents join “Chicago Tonight: Latino Voices” for a panel discussion.

La Última Palabra: Ignacio Lopez

A business school dean gives us the last word on supporting Latino entrepreneurs — and how that can benefit all Americans.