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2020 Jeff Awards a Remembrance of Things Past in Chicago’s Theater World

This year’s announcement of the 2020 Jeff Awards, which honor excellence in Chicago’s Equity contract theaters, took the form of a virtual event. Here is a list of the top award winners.

Amid COVID-19 Surge, CPS Timeline for In-Person Learning Unclear

The second quarter for Chicago Public Schools students is underway, and it’s still not clear when teachers and students could return to their physical classrooms. But in some other districts, schools have reopened.

‘The Latino Vote’: 2020 Election Proves Community Is Not Monolithic

Latinos played an important role in local and national elections this year — what their impact tells us about diversity within the community. 

Chicago’s Top Doctor Says Pfizer Vaccine Potentially ‘Very, Very Important’ in COVID-19 Fight

Chicago and Illinois are in the midst of the largest surge in new COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began. We discuss a promising announcement from Pfizer with Dr. Allison Arwady.

Cook County Judge To Be Illinois’ 1st Openly Transgender Elected Official

History was made in Illinois last week when Jill Rose Quinn was elected into office. She joins us in discussion.

CTA Hopes to Start Next Phase of Red Line Extension Planning ‘Very Soon’

Plans to extend the heavily used train line south of its current endpoint at 95th Street have been discussed as far back as the 1950s. But the project has been steadily moving from idea to reality in recent years.

Chicago Suburbs to Face Tighter Rules to Stop COVID-19: Pritzker

Gov. J.B. Pritzker imposed tighter restrictions designed to stop the spread of the virus amid a sustained surge in COVID-19 cases that has shown no sign of slowing down. “The virus is winning the war,” Pritzker said.

Crain’s Headlines: United Bets on Holiday Travelers

Despite a surge in COVID-19 cases across the country, United Airlines is adding hundreds of domestic flights in anticipation of Thanksgiving week travel. Crain’s Chicago Business Editor Ann Dwyer has details.

Fraud Claims Aimed in Part at Keeping Trump Base Loyal

President Donald Trump has promised legal action in the coming days as he refused to concede his loss to President-elect Joe Biden, making an aggressive pitch for donors to help finance any court fight.

Teachers Union Seeking Mediator to Aid in School Reopening Negotiations With CPS

As a potential return to in-person learning draws nearer for some Chicago Public Schools students, the Chicago Teachers Union is seeking help in negotiations with the district over classroom reopenings.

Ethics Board Investigating Ald. Brookins’ Decision to Represent Former Ald. Moreno

Former 1st Ward Ald. Proco Joe Moreno, facing felony charges of obstruction of justice and insurance fraud, has a new lawyer — 21st Ward Ald. Howard Brookins, who is now under investigation himself.

November 9, 2020 - Full Show

Watch the Nov. 9, 2020 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

Lightfoot Celebrates Biden-Harris Victory, End of ‘National Nightmare’

A day after Joe Biden defeated President Donald Trump to become the 46th president of the United States, Mayor Lori Lightfoot and other elected officials joined community members in Chatham to celebrate the victory.

Nursing Home COVID-19 Cases Rise Four-Fold in Surge States

Despite Trump administration efforts to erect a protective shield around nursing homes, coronavirus cases are surging within facilities in states hard hit by the latest onslaught of COVID-19.

Trump, Who Never Admits Defeat, Mulls How To Keep Up Fight

President Donald Trump never admits defeat. But he faces a stark choice now that Democrat Joe Biden has won the White House: Concede graciously for the sake of the nation or don’t — and get evicted anyway.