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Legislative Lurch: Illinois Lawmakers Won’t Meet Again in 2020

The Illinois legislature is not coming back this year. What does that mean for the Black Lives Matter movement and the state budget?

COVID-19 Pandemic Has Shifted How Veterans Access Health Care

The coronavirus has hit every class of citizen hard, and on this Veterans Day, we look at how it has affected military service members and veterans.

What a Biden Administration Could Mean For Environmental Issues In the Midwest

President-elect Joe Biden has pledged to make combating climate change a central pillar of his administration. And he campaigned on rejoining the Paris Climate Agreement.

A Virtual Tour of the National Veterans Art Museum

Chicago is home to an armory of art created by members of our armed forces. With Veterans Day in mind, we bring you another look at a visit to the National Veterans Art Museum for a virtual tour.

Food Insecurity Still High Amid Pandemic in City, Suburbs and Rural Areas Alike

One of the many devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic over the past several months has been a dramatic increase in food insecurity. 

Texas Tops 1 Million Cases as COVID-19 Surge Engulfs the US

The U.S. has recorded over 240,000 deaths and about 10.3 million confirmed infections, with new cases soaring to all-time highs of well over 120,000 per day over the past week.

Veterans Day in 2020: Quiet Parades, Somber Virtual Events

Celebrations marking Veterans Day gave way to somber virtual gatherings Wednesday, with many of the nation’s veterans homes barring visitors to protect their residents from the surging coronavirus.

Officials Urge Illinoisans to Limit Activities Over Next 3 Weeks as COVID-19 Cases, Deaths Rise

On Wednesday, Illinois set a new single-day record of COVID-19 cases as state health officials reported 145 virus-related deaths. Officials are urging residents to work from home and limit non-essential activity in the coming weeks.

Biden Pushes Forward on Transition Despite Trump’s Blocking

President-elect Joe Biden continues to shrug off President Donald Trump’s refusal to accept the election outcome, even as officials in both parties warn that the Republican president’s actions could be dangerous. 

Pritzker, Duckworth Celebrate Completion of Long Delayed Veterans Home on Northwest Side

The first home for Illinois veterans in Chicago will welcome its first residents in February 2021 — more than four years after it was scheduled to open, officials announced Wednesday.

November 11, 2020 - Full Show

Watch the Nov. 11, 2020 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

CPS Agrees to Mediation With CTU, But Not Over Decision To Reopen Schools

The Board of Education has agreed to engage in mediation with teachers, but said it won't discuss the most pressing issue for the union: when students will return to school.

State Supreme Court Justice Kilbride Booted From the Bench

The makeup of the Illinois Supreme Court is changing, and it comes at a pivotal time. What the evolving bench means for residents.

Pfizer Says COVID-19 Vaccine is Looking 90% Effective

The announcement came less than a week after an election seen as a referendum on President Donald Trump’s handling of the scourge, which has killed more than 1.2 million people worldwide.

Labor Proposal to Save $272M Won’t Avert Layoffs or Tax Hike, Mayor’s Office Says

A proposal from the Chicago Federation of Labor that union officials contend could save the city of Chicago between $195 million and $272 million will not avert a property tax hike and layoffs in 2021, Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s office said Tuesday.