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Some Catholic Schools May Move to Remote Learning After Thanksgiving

The Archdiocese of Chicago has announced schools will have the option to transition to remote learning after Thanksgiving, but says it’s not yet clear how many schools will choose to do that. 

Pritzker Calls for COVID-19 Relief Funds as State Details Unemployment Claims, Fraud

With many pandemic-related unemployment programs funded by the federal government set to expire within weeks, Gov. J.B. Pritzker called on Congress to act. “People are hurting and people need help,” he said.

Aldermen Cap Fees Charged by Delivery Companies at 15%

Delivery services such as Postmates, Grubhub, DoorDash and UberEats can charge fees totaling no more than 15% under a measure approved unanimously Monday by the Chicago City Council.

Barack Obama Surprises CPS Students During Virtual Event

The country’s 44th president gave all Chicago public high school students digital access to his new book, “A Promised Land,” during a surprise appearance at a virtual assembly on Monday.

White House Still Planning Holiday Parties, Despite Warnings

Public health officials are sounding alarms and urging Americans not to travel and limit gatherings this holiday season amid a new surge in coronavirus cases. But that isn’t stopping the White House.

‘It’s About Time’: City Outlines Comprehensive Plan to Tackle Infrastructure Backlog

A newly released five-year plan to invest in Chicago’s roads, bridges, bikeways and other infrastructure needs is a welcome shift away from short-term, less comprehensive projects, some analysts and city officials say.

Crain’s Headlines: New Customer for Foxconn Plant

The underutilized Foxconn plant that President Donald Trump once called “the Eighth Wonder of the World” gets a new customer. Crain’s Chicago Business reporter Danny Ecker has details.

New Bears Recruits? Shedd’s Penguins Enjoy a Workout at Soldier Field

A quartet of penguins from the Shedd Aquarium paid a visit to Soldier Field. Could this be the secret weapon the Bears need to take down the Packers during Sunday’s showdown?

3rd Major COVID-19 Vaccine Shown to be Effective and Cheaper

Pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca said Monday that late-stage trials showed its coronavirus vaccine was up to 90% effective.

November 23, 2020 - Full Show

Watch the Nov. 23, 2020 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

Juneteenth To Be ‘Day of Observance’ in Chicago After Push To Make It a Paid Holiday

Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, is poised to become the first official “day of observance” in Chicago as part of the agreement that will approve a $12.8 billion spending plan for 2021.

Chicago Yoga Community Remembers Teacher, Therapist and Trauma Expert Catherine Ashton

Friends, family members and former students gathered virtually on Sunday to remember longtime Chicago yoga teacher and therapist Catherine Ashton, who died Nov. 14 as a result of pancreatic cancer.

Chicago Tonight: Black Voices, Nov. 22, 2020 - Full Show

TV host Dr. Ian Smith on the pandemic and his latest book. Making health care anti-racist. A mural brings health care providers closer to their patients. And the last word on Black businesses.

‘The Doctors’ Host on Pandemic, Production Protocols and Vaccine Hopes

Dr. Ian Smith has been covering the COVID-19 pandemic from just about every angle. He joins us to discuss the pandemic and the importance of equitable distribution of a vaccine.

The Last Word: C. Spike Trotman

As 2020 comes to a close, the events of this unprecedented year have devastated Chicago’s small businesses. Why it’s more important than ever to support neighborhood shops.