SORT Order Oldest FirstNewest First Has Video - Any -YesNo FILTER Date Range Start date End date Category - Any -Arts & EntertainmentBusinessCrime & LawEducationHealthPoliticsScience & NatureSports Keyword(s) Jul 18, 2019 US Heat Wave Just Warming Up for Long and Scorching Weekend More than 100 local heat records are expected to fall Saturday, according to the National Weather Service. Most won’t be record-daily highs but record-high nighttime lows, and that lack of cooling can be dangerous, meteorologists say. Jul 17, 2019 Spotlight Politics: New Investigation of Ex-Alderman with Madigan Ties Why the federal probe into a former Chicago alderman could spell trouble for House Speaker Michael Madigan. Our politics team takes on that story and more in our weekly roundtable. Jul 17, 2019 Reflections on the Life of Justice John Paul Stevens John Paul Stevens was a born-and-bred Chicagoan who rose to serve on the United States Supreme Court. Local legal scholars, historians and attorneys who worked with Stevens reflect on his life. Jul 17, 2019 Chicago International Port Considering Massive Investment Deal A new deal could be worth up to $100 million for the giant Port of Chicago on the city’s Southeast Side. Jul 17, 2019 Ask Geoffrey: What’s the History of the Chicago Huskies? A youth basketball league from the 1940s and ‘50s is a reminder of Japanese American internment during World War II. Geoffrey Baer has that story and more in this edition of Ask Geoffrey. Jul 17, 2019 How Exposure to Violence Impacts Young Children in Chicago New analysis of Chicago homicide data by the Erikson Institute underscores the effect violent crime can have on young children. Jul 17, 2019 July 17, 2019 - Full Show Watch the July 17, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.” Jul 17, 2019 Open-Water Swim in Chicago River Delayed, New Goal September 2020 A bold plan to get hundreds of people into the Chicago River for a 2.4-mile swim remains docked for a year or so after organizers struggled to secure permits and coordinate with a number of city agencies. Jul 17, 2019 Brendt Christensen Jury Deliberations Begin After Lengthy Closing Arguments A 12-person jury is in the process of deciding whether the former Ph.D. candidate will live out the rest of his natural life behind bars or if he’ll be put to death for the kidnapping and killing of Yingying Zhang. Jul 17, 2019 Myths and Risks in App That Gives You a Peek Into Older Self Is a peek into the future worth your privacy in the present? That concern was pushed to the spotlight this week with the resurgence of a smartphone app that uses artificial intelligence to transform your current face into your younger and older selves. Jul 17, 2019 John Paul Stevens Emerged as Supreme Court’s Leading Liberal John Paul Stevens moved left as the Supreme Court shifted to the right during his nearly 35 years as a justice. That’s how the bow-tie wearing Republican from the Midwest emerged as the leader of the high court’s liberal wing. Jul 17, 2019 10 Things to Do This Weekend: July 18-21 Colorful sidewalks, a massive music fest, Mexican fare and a moon bash usher in the weekend. Here are 10 things to do in and around Chicago. Jul 17, 2019 Apple, Google Continue Inclusive Push with New Emoji Apple and Google are rolling out dozens of new emoji that of course include cute critters, but also expand the number of images of human diversity. Jul 17, 2019 Despite Grounding of Boeing Plane, United 2Q Profit Rises United said Tuesday that its second-quarter profit soared 54%, to $1.05 billion. The results beat expectations, and United slightly raised its forecast of full-year profit. Jul 16, 2019 5 Chicago Theater Recommendations: ‘Music Man,’ ‘True West’ and More There’s a parade of new shows on stage in Chicago. Theater critic Hedy Weiss recommends her current favorites. Load More Thanks to our sponsors: