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McDonald’s Latest Company to Be Hit by a Data Breach

McDonald’s has become the latest company to be hit by a data breach after unauthorized activity on its network exposed the personal data of some customers in South Korea and Taiwan.

Latino Group Sues to Block Democrat-Drawn Maps in Illinois

Illinois Democrats used inadequate data and an opaque process to draw new legislative districts, a Latino civil rights organization argued in the latest lawsuit seeking to block the maps from being used for statehouse elections over the next decade.

Why Do Some People Get Side Effects After COVID-19 Vaccines?

Temporary side effects including headache, fatigue and fever are signs the immune system is revving up – a normal response to vaccines. And they’re common.

Buying Native Plants? Brush Up on Your Latin and Watch Out for ‘Nativars’

There are natives and then there are plants known as “nativars,” and wildlife can tell the difference.

G-7 Nations Gather to Pledge 1B Vaccine Doses for World

Leaders from the Group of Seven industrialized nations are set to commit at their summit to sharing at least 1 billion coronavirus shots with struggling countries around the world — half the doses coming from the U.S. and 100 million from the U.K.

June 10, 2021 - Full Show

Reopening! Paris Schutz is live — from the river — on how businesses and folks are getting ready. The city’s top doc on what’s next. And a Frida Kahlo exhibit in Chicago for the first time in decades.

‘Timeless’ Exhibit Examines Life and Work of Frida Kahlo

Some of Frida Kahlo’s original works are returning to the Chicago area for the first time since the late ‘70s.

‘Chicago Tonight’ in Your Neighborhood: Downtown Reopens

The city and state’s full reopening is a double-edged sword for many in the hospitality and entertainment industry. They wonder: the crowds may be coming back, but will the labor force return?

‘It Is a Great Day’: As COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizations Plunge, Illinois, Chicago to Reopen

All businesses will be allowed to operate at full capacity and gatherings of all sizes will be permitted, according to the new rules.

Watchdog Probing Outage at Roseland Pumping Station as ComEd Rejects Blame

ComEd officials said they were not responsible for the outages on May 6 and May 25 at the Roseland Pumping Station.

Aldermen Unmoved as ComEd Officials Tout Reforms

Several aldermen are unconvinced that the city should ink a new franchise agreement with ComEd — and Chicago may have other options, officials said.

Chicago Man on Parole After Fatal Crash Charged With Killing Baby in Hit-and-Run

Damien Davis was allegedly driving at speeds between 90 and 100 mph last month when he struck another car on Western Avenue, killing 1-year-old Jamyah Harris.

Can the COVID-19 Vaccine Affect Mammograms?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports the COVID-19 vaccine can cause swelling in the lymph nodes in the underarm where women received the shot, which the agency says is normal. But that swelling can appear in mammograms. Here’s what you need to know. 

US Extends Expiration Dates for J&J COVID Vaccine by 6 Weeks

The company said a Food and Drug Administration review concluded the shots remain safe and effective for at least 4 1/2 months. In February, the FDA originally authorized J&J’s vaccine for up to three months when stored at normal refrigeration levels.

Monty and Rose Continue to Amaze. The Piping Plovers Are Expecting Again

Just a week after losing their first nest to a skunk attack, Monty and Rose have produced a second nest and laid one egg, the Chicago Park District announced.