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New WTTW Special ‘Chicago from the Air’ Premieres Thursday

Taking in the city’s expanse via drone, the special explores Chicago’s famous grid system, its industrial legacy, and the natural areas that weave through the dense urban jungle.

Protesters Suing City of Chicago, Top Cop Over Response to Summer Protests

The suit was filed Thursday on behalf of 60 protesters who claim police used “unconstitutional tactics that are clearly intended to injure, silence, and intimidate” during protests following the killing of George Floyd.

November 19, 2020 - Full Show

Watch the Nov. 19, 2020 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

Hilco To Pay $370K To Settle State’s Lawsuit Over Smokestack Demolition

Three firms involved in the botched smokestack demolition in Little Village will pay $370,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, his office announced Thursday.

‘Dreadhead Cowboy’ Pleads Not Guilty to Animal Cruelty Charge After Dan Ryan Ride

Adam Hollingsworth, 33, entered the plea through his attorney Thursday during a brief arraignment held in virtual court.

Heading Into Holidays, US COVID-19 Testing Strained Again

The delays are happening as the country braces for winter weather, flu season and holiday travel, all of which are expected to amplify a U.S. outbreak that has already swelled past 11.5 million cases and 250,000 deaths.

Indictments Hit Speaker Madigan’s Inner Circle, Former ComEd CEO

A close confidant of Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and Commonwealth Edison’s first female CEO are among those indicted Wednesday in connection with a bribery scheme.

Spotlight Politics: Pritzker Announces New COVID-19 Restrictions, Addresses Threats to Family

Gov. J.B. Pritzker tells his political opponents that his family is off limits as he announces new restrictions designed to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Our politics team takes on those stories and more in this week’s roundtable. 

Local Teen’s ‘Big Year’ Breaks Cook County Birding Record

Meet a high school student who’s on a quest to see more bird species in Cook County than anyone, ever.

Voting Begins for CPS Local School Councils

Chicago Public School Local School Council members are up for election this week. What are LSCs and what power do they have?

Nursing Homes See Increase in COVID-19 As Virus Surges in Illinois

As COVID-19 continues to surge in Illinois, nursing homes and other long-term care facilities are bracing for what’s likely to come. 

Chicago Health Program Tackles Diabetes Through Free Lifestyle Coaching

November is Diabetes Awareness Month. With one in three Americans at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, we learn about a local initiative that aims to prevent residents from developing the disease.

Aldermen OK Plan to Borrow $1.4B, Green Light 5-Year Infrastructure Plan

A plan to borrow $1.4 billion to repair Chicago’s crumbling streets, sidewalks, bridges and shoreline during the next five years advanced Wednesday with a 22-10 vote of the City Council’s Finance Committee.

CTA ‘Cautiously Optimistic’ About Second Round of Transit Stimulus Money

The Chicago Transit Authority’s Board of Directors approved the agency’s 2021 operating budget of $1.645 billion on Wednesday, but CTA staff warned of drastic service cuts without another infusion of cash from Congress.

Illinois Tops 11,000 COVID-19 Deaths, 600,000 Cases Since Pandemic Began

“COVID-19 is now the third leading cause of death in Illinois, behind heart disease and cancer,” Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Wednesday as state health officials reported 8,922 new COVID-19 cases and 140 virus-related deaths.