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State Sen. Bill Brady on Unrest, COVID-19, Mail-In Voting and RNC

As part of our special coverage of the Republican National Convention, we speak with Illinois Senate Republican Leader Bill Brady.

Board of Education Renews SRO Contract With Chicago Police

Resource officers will remain in Chicago Public Schools once in-person learning resumes after the Board of Education approved a new contract with the Chicago Police Department.

14K Chicagoans Apply for Housing Assistance Grants: Officials

Thousands of Chicagoans who lost their jobs or found their paychecks scaled back because of the coronavirus pandemic asked the city for help paying their rent or mortgages, officials said.

What the City, Park District Are Doing to Shore Up Infrastructure Along Chicago’s Lakefront and Beyond

Chicago is facing a lot of unfunded infrastructure needs in the coming years, according to officials. And it’s not just roads, bridges and streetlights that need work. The city’s lakefront is grappling with another year of high lake levels.

2,157 New COVID-19 Cases in Illinois, 37 Additional Deaths

The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 2,157 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday and another 37 virus-related deaths — including a teenage girl from Cook County.

Push to Keep Woodlawn Residents In Their Homes Near Obama Center Advances

Even though the Obama Presidential Center has yet to receive final approval from the federal government to break ground, Woodlawn’s real estate market is already bubbling, with the median sale price rising 106% from 2016 to 2020.

2 Men Face Federal Charges In Connection With Looting During Protests in May

Two Chicago men will face federal charges that they looted three Northwest Side pharmacies on May 31 during the protests triggered by the death of George Floyd.

August 26, 2020 - Full Show

Watch the Aug. 26, 2020 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

‘Fighting for You’: First Lady Makes Her Case for Trump Vote

First lady Melania Trump offered a polished portrait of Trump’s presidency Tuesday night that was often at odds with the crises, division and unforgiving actions of his administration.

How Race Has Had a Starring Role at Both Party Conventions

We take a closer look at the role race has played in the political conventions — especially at the opening night of the Republican National Convention.

Jeanne Ives Weighs In on Republican Convention, Illinois GOP

As part of our special coverage of the Republican National Convention, we speak with Jeanne Ives, Republican candidate for Congress in Illinois’ 6th District.

How New Delegates are Celebrating the Virtual Republican National Convention

Many Republican delegates will be watching the convention from their couches this week, missing the usual excitement of an in-person event. We check in with two first-time delegates for their impressions so far.

Lawyer: Blake Not Likely to Walk Again After He Was Shot By Police

Jacob Blake, the Black man shot multiple times by police in Wisconsin, is paralyzed, and it would “take a miracle” for him to walk again, his family’s attorney said Tuesday.

Republican Convention Takeaways: All Trump, All The Time

President Donald Trump aggressively asserted control over the Republican National Convention on Monday, overshadowing the prime-time speakers, as he made clear he wants voters to focus on him. 

Aldermen Advance Measure to Toughen Chicago’s Home-Sharing Regulations

The measure includes a ban on short-term rentals that last only one night in an effort to block huge parties that have become a regular nuisance in some neighborhoods.