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City of Chicago Launches Website Dedicated to 2020 Census

The new website answers common questions about the census, offers a timeline, resources and more in an effort to ensure a complete count of Chicago residents next spring.

Report: Incarceration Rates Drop Nearly 20% Under Kim Foxx

A new report analyzes the prosecution practices and case settlements under Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx. Among the findings: The number of sentences involving prison time fell “significantly” in 2018.

Capital One Target of Massive Data Breach

A security breach at Capital One Financial, one of the nation’s largest issuers of credit cards, compromised the personal information of about 106 million people, and in some cases the hacker obtained Social Security and bank account numbers.

Northwestern Memorial Tops ‘Best Hospitals’ List for Chicago, State

For the eighth consecutive year, Northwestern Memorial Hospital has been named the best hospital in both the Chicago metro area and the state by U.S. News & World Report.

For 20 Years, Music Center a ‘Beacon of Hope’ on Chicago’s West Side

A Chicago youth orchestra is playing tribute to some of the greats in a summer music concert series. We catch up with the Chicago West Community Music Center.

Planned Parenthood on Abortion Access, Reproductive Health Care

Jennifer Welch, president and CEO of Planned Parenthood Illinois, discusses the impact of new federal restrictions on reproductive health care.

What to Watch for in Next Round of Democratic Presidential Debates

This week, 20 Democratic hopefuls again take the stage to debate the issues currently at the forefront of the 2020 presidential election. Jason DeSanto of Northwestern University previews the event.

Rep. Krishnamoorthi on Mueller, Trump and Impeachment

Last week, former special counsel Robert Mueller testified before Congress. U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi was there to question Mueller, and now he joins us in conversation.

Harvest Time for Onions, Garlic – and Dandelions

Jeanne Nolan shows us how to harvest red onions, garlic, scallions and edible weeds from our organic garden at WTTW.

Electric Scooters in Chicago: Are They Here to Stay?

Chicago’s pilot program to allow electric scooters on city streets is proving popular – at least with scooter users. We check in on the four-month program.

Pritzker, Other Governors Pitch Plan to Protect Great Lakes

Gov. J.B. Pritzker and four of his counterparts in the region are urging candidates in the 2020 presidential election to back a new plan aimed at protecting the Great Lakes.

Ravinia Festival Pulls Out All the Stops in Celebration of Leonard Bernstein

The widely celebrated 100th anniversary of the birth of Leonard Bernstein is now in the midst of a grand-scale finale as the Ravinia Festival moves through its second summer of programs devoted to all aspects of his legacy.

Health Officials Investigate 2 Cases of Legionnaires’ Disease at Suburban Hospital

The individuals were both patients at Rush Oak Park Hospital within the past three months, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health.

July 29, 2019 - Full Show

Watch the July 29, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

Fed Set to Cut Rates for First Time in Decade. Is It a Risk?

The Fed under Chairman Jerome Powell has signaled that rising economic pressures — notably from President Donald Trump’s trade wars and from a global slowdown — have become cause for concern. So has an inflation rate that remains chronically below the Fed’s target level.