SORT

FILTER


 

DHS: New Screening to Begin Amid Coronavirus Concerns

Under the new rules, U.S. citizens who have traveled in China within the last 14 days will be re-routed to designated airports, where they will undergo enhanced health screening procedures, including Chicago O’Hare International Airport.

CPS Internal Watchdog Steps Down Amid Report of Investigation

Nicholas Schuler submitted his resignation Monday, just days after a report by the Chicago Sun-Times detailed allegations of a “toxic workplace” inside his office.

Police: Shootings, Homicides Increase in 2020 Despite Overall Decline in Violent Crime

Chicago saw a notable uptick in shootings and homicides in the first month of 2020, but police say that overall, violent crime incidents in Chicago actually decreased in comparison to January 2019.

February 3, 2020 - Full Show

Watch the Feb. 3, 2020 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

UChicago Stamp Collection Sheds Light on Everyday Life in North Korea

A new collection of 2,000 stamps at the University of Chicago offers a unique look at North Korea. We stopped by the Regenstein Library to see it – and meet the librarian who acquired it.

US States Join Global Push to Ban Animal-Tested Cosmetics

California, Nevada and Illinois all saw new laws take effect this year that ban the sale or import of animal-tested cosmetics. 

Impeachment Trial Heads to Historic End in Frenetic Week

President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial heads toward a historic conclusion this week, with senators all-but-certain to acquit him on charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress after narrowly rejecting Democratic demands to summon witnesses.

Super Rally: Mahomes, Chiefs Win Super Bowl with Late Surge

Patrick Mahome, the 24-year-old quarterback who was selected Super Bowl MVP, led the Chiefs to 21 straight points in the final 6:13 for a 31-20 victory Sunday over the San Francisco 49ers.

The Week in Review: Sandoval Pleads Guilty, Top Cop Shakes Up CPD

A guilty plea has reverberations throughout the state. Coronavirus concerns spread in Chicago. A massive restructuring of the Chicago Police Department. And Catholic schools get a financial lifeline.

FDA Approves First Treatment for Kids With Peanut Allergy

The first treatment for peanut allergies is about to hit the market, a big step toward better care for all kinds of food allergies – but still a long way from a cure.

Senate Rejects Witnesses in Trump Trial, Ensuring Acquittal

The Senate rejected the idea of summoning witnesses for President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial late Friday, all but ensuring his acquittal. But senators considered pushing off final voting on his fate to next week.

Paul Lewis and CSO in Astonishing Performances of 2 Beethoven Piano Concertos

Fresh off a grueling but much heralded European tour, the CSO has returned to the Symphony Center stage with Sir Andrew Davis.

Atari Plans to Open Video Game-Themed Resort in Chicago, Other Cities

Atari, the arcade game company that ushered in the gaming revolution in the 1980s, is opening eight video game-themed hotels across the United States, including one in Chicago.

CDC Issues Quarantine for 195 American Evacuees from China

Evacuees from Wuhan, China, will spend two weeks at a military base in Riverside, California, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The risk to the American public remains low, officials said Friday.

What Does Climate Change Sound Like? An Antarctic Iceberg Speaks This Weekend at Millennium Park

The sounds of a calving Antarctic iceberg have been turned into a musical composition, which will be performed as part of an immersive experience this weekend at Millennium Park.