SORT Order Oldest FirstNewest First Has Video - Any -YesNo FILTER Date Range Start date End date Category - Any -Arts & EntertainmentBusinessCrime & LawEducationHealthPoliticsScience & NatureSports Keyword(s) Sep 24, 2019 Aldermen Propose Limits on Backyard Livestock in Chicago A new ordinance has been introduced in City Council to severely reduce farm animal adoption in Chicago. We discuss the proposal with Ald. Raymond Lopez and Laura Calvert of Advocates for Urban Agriculture. Sep 24, 2019 After 40 Years in Solitary Confinement, a ‘Story of Transformation and Hope’ Albert Woodfox was held in solitary confinement for decades in Louisiana before his release in 2016. Now, he’s written a book about his experiences. He joins us to discuss “Solitary.” Sep 24, 2019 Raid at Home, Office of Powerful State Sen. Martin Sandoval The Federal Bureau of Investigation has honed in on another powerful elected official from Chicago, but it isn’t saying why. Sep 24, 2019 Two Early 20th Century British Classics Adapted for the Stage Two groundbreaking novels – E.M. Forster’s “Howards End” and D. H. Lawrence’s “Sons and Lovers” – are currently receiving world premiere productions on Chicago stages. And despite their creation more than a century ago, they remain exceptionally timely. Sep 24, 2019 Robert Hunter, Grateful Dead’s Poetic Lyricist, Dead at 78 Although proficient on a number of instruments including guitar, violin, cello and trumpet, Robert Hunter, whose songs included such classics as “Truckin’” and ‘‘Uncle John’s Band,” never appeared on stage with the Grateful Dead. Sep 24, 2019 September 24, 2019 - Full Show Watch the Sept. 24, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.” Sep 24, 2019 Class-Action Suit Says Chicago’s Lack of Blind-Accessible Crossing Signals Violates ADA Less than 1% of Chicago crosswalks have accessible pedestrian signals. A new lawsuit filed against the city claims that’s indicative of a “systemic failure.” Sep 24, 2019 US Official Expects ‘Hundreds More’ Cases of Vaping Illness The number of vaping-related illnesses in the U.S. could soon climb much higher, a public health official said Tuesday. Sep 24, 2019 Trubisky, Bears Get Offense on Track, Beat Redskins 31-15 After the Chicago Bears’ offense was slow to get going this season, Mitchell Trubisky was excited to speed things up. Sep 23, 2019 Banned Books: Librarians Push Back Against Censorship It’s Banned Books Week, an annual event organized by the Chicago-based American Library Association to highlight the threat of censorship. Find out which books were challenged most in 2018. Sep 23, 2019 One of Lightfoot’s Loudest City Council Critics Speaks Out In a recent op-ed published in the Chicago Sun-Times, Ald. Anthony Beale outlined his frustrations with Mayor Lori Lightfoot. Beale joins “Chicago Tonight” in conversation. Sep 23, 2019 Crain’s Headlines: Cash Infusion for High-Profile CTA Project U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley announces $100 million in federal funding for a major Chicago Transit Authority project. The most visible portion of the project – the Belmont Avenue flyover – is scheduled to begin within days. Sep 23, 2019 Illinois Considers Banning Flavored E-Cigarettes Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has been critical of the vaping industry, and now Illinois lawmakers are considering statewide action. Sep 23, 2019 Schools Consider Unrestricted Locker Room Access for Transgender Students A suburban high school district that’s faced years of court battles over equal locker room access is considering a big policy change. Sep 23, 2019 Where Have the Wild Birds Gone? 3 Billion Fewer Than 1970 North America’s skies are lonelier and quieter as nearly 3 billion fewer wild birds soar in the air than in 1970, a comprehensive study shows. Load More Thanks to our sponsors:
