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Regional Census Director: ‘It’s Not Too Late to Participate’ in 2020 Census

Parts of Chicago’s South and West sides are at risk of being significantly undercounted in the 2020 census. We discuss efforts for a complete count with Marilyn Sanders, the Chicago regional director for the U.S. Census Bureau.

August 25, 2020 - Full Show

Watch the Aug. 25, 2020 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

Aldermen Agree to Ease Rules on Nudity in Bars, Clubs to Settle Lawsuit

The measure approved Tuesday by a City Council committee would revise the law that requires women to cover their nipples with “pasties” or latex while performing topless at a bar or club that has a liquor license. 

Chicago Removes Arizona, North Carolina From Quarantine Order, Adds South Dakota: Officials

City officials on Tuesday announced changes to Chicago’s quarantine order. Starting Friday, 18 states and Puerto Rico will be on the list.

Pritzker Announces New Statewide Policy on Face Masks for Restaurant, Bar Patrons

Starting Wednesday, people visiting bars and restaurants in Illinois will be required to wear face coverings during all of their interactions with staff, whether they are sitting indoors or outdoors, according to a new policy.

UIC Launches Clinical Trial for COVID-19 Vaccine

A handful of Chicago residents became the first in the city to participate in a national clinical trial to test a potential COVID-19 vaccine as the University of Illinois at Chicago launched its study on Monday.

Kenosha Delayed Body Cameras For Years Before Blake Shooting

City and law enforcement leaders in Kenosha unanimously endorsed the use of body cameras in 2017 as a way to increase police accountability and collect evidence. But since then, they have balked at the price tag.

Beluga Baby Boom at the Shedd. 1 Calf Just Arrived, 2nd Is on the Way

The Shedd announced the birth of a baby boy beluga, and is expecting a second beluga arrival any day. A Pacific white-sided dolphin is also due to give birth.

CPS: 18K-Plus Students Signed Up for Free Internet via ‘Chicago Connected’ Program

More than 18,000 CPS students have signed up to receive free internet access through the Chicago Connected program. With classes beginning remotely in just two weeks, city officials expect that number to continue growing exponentially.

As the RNC Kicks Off, A Look at the GOP in Illinois

President Donald Trump has the fundraising advantage on Democratic nominee Joe Biden, but in Illinois, Republicans are the underdogs when it comes to both power and cash.

Local Republicans Expect Economic Optimism, ‘Law and Order’ Message from RNC

The leader of the Chicago Republican Party said Monday that he is expecting to hear a strong “law and order” message from this week’s National Republican Convention combined with a hopeful economic vision for the future.

Crain’s Headlines: City Seeking Developers for South, West Side Commercial Districts

The city hunts for real estate developers for commercial corridors on the South and West sides, but will developers bite? Crain’s Chicago Business Editor Ann Dwyer joins us with the stories behind the headlines.

‘Chicago Tonight’ at the 2012 Republican National Convention

Paris Schutz has a report from day one of the 2012 GOP convention in Tampa.

LaHood Breaks From Colleagues, Votes Against USPS Bill

“They were asking for $25 billion,” said U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood, who voted against $25 billion in funding for the Postal Service. “This goes on the proverbial credit card, no way to pay for it.”

Measure That Would Have Required CPD to Allow Those Arrested Access to a Phone Within An Hour Fails to Advance

A measure that would have required Chicago Police officers to allow those arrested access to a phone within an hour of being detained failed to advance Monday, after a deputy chief told aldermen it could put the city at risk of lawsuits.