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Sister Jean, America’s Favorite Basketball Nun, Turns 100

Loyola University is celebrating the centennial of Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, better known as Sister Jean, all week. Gov. J.B. Pritzker helped kick off celebrations Wednesday.

Pritzker Upset With Harassment Report Findings, But Not With Madigan

More fallout from a report detailing a culture of harassment and abuse in the state capitol on Democratic House Speaker Michael Madigan’s watch. But is the speaker getting a pass?

Cook County Public Defender Amy Campanelli on Gun Violence, Police Database

Chicago’s top cop says a gun offender dashboard will create a “culture of accountability.” But not everyone agrees. Cook County Public Defender Amy Campanelli explains why she objects to the database.

Study: Pollution Linked to Depression, Bipolar Disorder

Living in areas with poor air quality increases one’s likelihood of suffering from depression, bipolar disorder and other mental illnesses, according to a new study by University of Chicago researchers.

10 Things to Do This Weekend: Aug. 22-25

Fancy footwork, street festivals, witty women, sideshow acts and odd flea market finds usher in the weekend. Here are 10 things to do in Chicago.

Bald Eagles, Owls and Other Birds Rehabilitated at Illinois Raptor Center

About 180 miles southwest of Chicago, a wildlife conservation facility cares for hundreds of injured, sick or orphaned raptors. We go for a look and meet some of these incredible birds of prey.

New Bill Educates Illinois Prisoners on Voting Rights After Release

Illinois prisons will soon provide civics and voting rights education workshops to soon-to-be released prisoners. “In Illinois, we understand that every vote matters and every vote counts,” Gov. J.B. Pritzker said at a signing ceremony Wednesday.

August 21, 2019 - Full Show

Watch the Aug. 21, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

Greenland Fallout: Trump’s Canceled Trip Blindsides Denmark

President Donald Trump said he would be postponing his upcoming trip to Greenland after Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said Greenland was not for sale.

Suit Alleges Security Guards Had Sex with Illinois Students

A federal lawsuit filed Tuesday alleges two security guards who worked at a public high school in suburban Chicago had sex with female students, and the school failed to adequately protect girls from purported predators.

A Joyful Meeting of East and West as Shanghai Symphony Makes Ravinia Debut

In addition to the beauty of the music, there was the enduring thought that the very best way to ease the current East-West tensions would be to send the politicians on both sides packing and let the musicians take over the job.

As Newark Deals With Water Crisis, Another Look at Lead Levels in Chicago

Elevated lead levels in Flint, Michigan, and Newark, New Jersey, have made national news, causing growing concern over water safety in Chicago. Should residents be concerned about lead levels in Chicago’s water?

Amid Contract Negotiations, CPS Teachers Gear Up for New School Year

Teachers at Chicago Public Schools still have no contract deal with the Board of Education, and have repeatedly threatened to walk off the job. And another controversy is brewing within their ranks.

Chicago Police Recruits Test Their Acting Skills in Empathy Workshop

How a role-playing workshop hosted by Storycatchers Theatre is taking a new approach to improving the relationship between first responders and the communities they patrol.

August 20, 2019 - Full Show

Watch the Aug. 20, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”