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September 8, 2020 - Full Show

Watch the Sept. 8, 2020 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

Crain’s Headlines: $10 Million Condo Buyer Sues Vista Tower

The developer for what will be Chicago’s third-largest tower is getting sued by a prospective buyer. Crain’s Chicago Business Editor Ann Dwyer joins us with the stories behind the headlines.

Get Your Oktoberfest in a Box From Chicago’s German American Cultural Center. Just Add Beer

DANK Haus is offering all the fixings for a classic German feast this weekend, in lieu of what would have been the 100th anniversary of Chicago’s annual German Day celebration.

Preckwinkle Urges Municipalities to Apply for ‘Use It or Lose It’ COVID-19 Funds

Cook County officials are urging suburban municipalities to apply for $51 million in CARES Act funds before the Sept. 30 deadline. “This is a use-it-or-lose-it proposition,” said Board President Toni Preckwinkle.

8-Year-Old Girl Killed in Drive-By Shooting One of 53 People Shot in Chicago Over Holiday Weekend

The girl was killed Monday evening after gunshots were fired into an SUV she was traveling in, Police Chief of Operations Brian McDermott said at a press conference.

Effort to Expand O’Hare Cargo Operations With City Borrowing Stalls Amid Questions About Diversity Goals

An effort by city officials to finish a project to expand cargo operations at O’Hare Airport by borrowing $55.6 million stalled amid objections from aldermen angry that the company that would benefit from the funds failed to hire enough Chicagoans.

Chicago Puppeteer Brings Theater to Your Door with Pop-Up Show

A local theater artist goes on house calls and takes his puppets on the road in Chicago neighborhoods.

Teachers Excited, Anxious About New School Year as Remote Learning Resumes in Chicago

Beyond first-day jitters, Chicago educators expressed concerns over stable internet connections and checking in with students about COVID-19 as classes in Chicago Public Schools resumed Tuesday for a fall unlike any other.

Chicago Adds Kentucky to Quarantine Order; Removes California, Puerto Rico

Starting Friday, Chicago’s quarantine order will apply to 21 states, but visitors from California and Puerto Rico will no longer be required to quarantine for two weeks, officials announced Tuesday. 

Winter Design Challenge a Hail Mary for Outdoor Dining Once the Cold Hits

In a bid to keep restaurants open once cold weather hits, the city has launched a competition aimed at generating creative, yet feasible, ways to extend outdoor dining into Chicago’s winter. 

The Summer of COVID-19 Ends With Health Officials Worried

The Lost Summer of 2020 drew to a close Monday with many big Labor Day gatherings canceled across the U.S. and health authorities pleading with people to keep their distance from others.

Harris Meets Blake Family, Trump Goes on Attack in Labor Day Blitz

Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris met the family of Jacob Blake to kick off her Labor Day visit to the critical swing state of Wisconsin, while President Donald Trump assailed the Democratic ticket.

New Campaign Aims to Raise Awareness of Restorative Justice

The coronavirus pandemic is highlighting systemic racism that Black and Brown communities have faced for decades, including systemic racism in the prison and criminal justice system. 

September 7, 2020 - Full Show

Watch the Sept. 7, 2020 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

Join the Hunt for Illinois’ Big Trees, And Track Down the Next State Champ

Of Illinois’ 183 native tree species, nearly 140 are represented on the Illinois Big Tree Register as a state “champ,” leaving 46 species still in need of a big discovery. Here’s how to nominate a tree for inclusion on the list.