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Transit Union Says CTA Isn’t Doing Enough to Protect Bus, Train Drivers

Ridership on city bus and train lines is down, but the CTA is still operating its regular schedule. What the agency is – and is not – doing to protect riders and operators during the pandemic.

Environmental Impact of COVID-19 Lockdowns Seen from Space

It’s estimated that roughly two billion people around the globe are now under some form of stay-at-home order. This significant slowdown in economic activity has also led to an environmental impact, particularly in the air.

Silver Lining: You Won’t Have to Move Your Car for Street Sweeping This Month

Street sweeping season usually kicks off April 1, but with so many Chicagoans (and their cars) staying put, the city decided to improvise.

Pritzker Launches ‘All in Illinois’ Initiative to Encourage Folks to Stay Home

With COVID-19 cases rising in Illinois, Gov. J.B. Pritzker says he has taken every action possible to stop the spread of the virus. “Now the rest is up to you,” he said Thursday afternoon.

How Suburban Highwood is Adapting to COVID-19

The North Shore community is home to dozens of restaurants and bars, but since the COVID-19 outbreak and ensuing stay-at-home order in Illinois, the city’s businesses have had to make some major changes. 

Zoo and Aquarium Association Blasts ‘Tiger King,’ Everyone’s Favorite Stay-at-Home Binge

“Tiger King” has become a streaming sensation during the coronavirus pandemic, but accredited zoos and aquariums aren’t entertained by the unsavory practices on display.

Chicago Animal Shelters in Need of Space Plead with Public to Foster

Many animal shelters are temporarily closed to the public under the state’s stay-at-home order, but they’re still offering essential services — and they’re bracing for an uptick in need as pet owners get sick and lose paychecks.

April 2, 2020 - Full Show

Watch the April 2, 2020 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

Grocery Shopping Tips in the Age of COVID-19

How much food should you be buying per trip? How to draw the line between hoarding and stocking up? A Chicago dietitian shares her advice for grocery shopping during the pandemic.

CTA Ridership Drops Nearly 80% as Chicagoans Stay Home

The city’s buses and trains are largely empty these days, as many Chicagoans heed calls from Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Gov. J.B. Pritzker to stay home.

21-Year Chicago Police Veteran Dies of COVID-19

Officer Marco DiFranco, 50, has died of the novel coronavirus, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and interim Police Superintendent Charlie Beck announced Thursday.

Step Away From ‘Tiger King’ and Meet the New Lions at Brookfield Zoo

Brutus and Titus, 4-year-old brothers, arrived at their new home in mid-March. Learn more about the African lions during a Facebook Live chat on Thursday.

Coronavirus Across Chicago: East Garfield Park

All Chicago neighborhoods have been hit hard by shutdowns related to the coronavirus, but lower-income communities that rely on social service organizations are facing a unique set of challenges.

How a Garfield Park Social Service Provider is Adapting to COVID-19

Breakthrough Fresh Market food pantry in Chicago’s East Garfield Park neighborhood usually provides groceries to about 70 people a day, three times a week. But in recent weeks, the pantry has seen its numbers spike at least 25%.

A Look at the Ethical Dilemmas Facing Hospitals as Virus Cases Rise

The COVID-19 pandemic has thrust a host of ethical dilemmas out of the classroom and into emergency rooms and hospitals. Is it ethical to ask providers to reuse masks? Or to prioritize testing? Or to ration ventilators? We speak with two doctors on the front lines.