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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.

Democratic AGs Sue to Force US to Adopt ERA in Constitution

The lawsuit filed against the archivist of the United States comes after the National Archives and Records Administration said this week that David Ferriero would “take no action to certify the adoption of the Equal Rights Amendment.” 

Trump Trial Could End Soon; Alexander Says No to Witnesses

Republican Sen. Lamar Alexander of Tennessee will oppose calling more witnesses in President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial, all but dashing Democratic efforts to hear more testimony and pushing the Senate toward a vote to acquit Trump as soon as Friday.

Chicago Police Using Controversial Facial Recognition Tool

The Chicago Police Department recently started working with a controversial facial recognition tool. CPD says it’s not using it for real-time surveillance, but some advocacy groups still have concerns.

WBEZ Reporters Find Rise in Unaccompanied Minors Crossing Mexican Border

A year after the start of the “Remain in Mexico” policy, we talk with a Chicago reporter returning from a border town. 

Ask Geoffrey: Brutalism in Chicago

Love it or hate it, the architectural style known as brutalism has left its mark on cities all over the world. So what’s the story of brutalism in Chicago? Geoffrey Baer weighs in.

Big Shoulders Deal Directs $92M to 30 Catholic Schools in Chicago

A 10-year deal between a local nonprofit and the Archdiocese of Chicago will pour millions into 30 Catholic schools on the city’s South and West sides.

U of C Alum Helps Unlock Clues to Giant Squid’s Mysterious Ways

Biologist Carrie Albertin helped sequence the genome of the octopus while earning her Ph.D. at the University of Chicago. Now she’s made surprising discoveries about the elusive giant squid.

For First Time in 30 Years, Vinyl Records Being Made in Chicago

Ten years ago, less than 2 million records were purchased in the U.S. But last year, nearly 17 million were sold. And now there are records being made in Chicago for the first time in decades. We stop by to see how it’s done.

More than 165K Inclined Baby Sleepers Recalled Due to Risk of Suffocation

While no infant fatalities or injuries have so far been reported, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says consumers should stop using the recalled products immediately. 

January 30, 2020 - Full Show

Watch the Jan. 30, 2020 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

Crain’s Headlines: United Scales Back Flights to China

The Chicago-based airline is reducing flights from the U.S. to China as the coronavirus outbreak worsens.

1st Case of Person-to-Person Spread of Coronavirus in US Stems from Chicago

The announcement from local health officials came just hours before the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus outbreak a global health emergency.

Tips to Keep Your Super Bowl Party From Being Super Trashy — We’re Looking at You, Pizza Boxes

Hosting a more sustainable Super Bowl party can be as easy as buying snacks from the bulk bin and using cloth napkins instead of paper. Oh, and split the difference on pizza boxes.

Charlie Beck Announces ‘Transformative Overhaul’ of CPD Organization

A massive restructuring plan for the Chicago Police Department aims to streamline operations and put the department in a better position to comply with the federal consent decree.