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BBB Warns of Cold-Weather Scams as Temperatures Plummet

As extreme cold sets in, be on the lookout for scams involving driveway shoveling, furnace inspections and utility bills, the Better Business Bureau says. 

CSO’s 2019-20 Season Celebrates Beethoven’s 250th Birthday

A wide array of concerts designed “to explore (Ludwig van Beethoven’s) individuality, power and genius” highlight the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s 2019-2020 season.

State Education Superintendent Tony Smith Leaving Office

Tony Smith announced Tuesday that his contract will not be renewed after it ends on Jan. 31, bringing to a close his nearly four-year term as Illinois’ schools chief.

Police: ‘Empire’ Star Attacked in Possible Racist, Homophobic Hate Crime

Chicago police are asking for help in identifying two offenders who allegedly attacked a star of the TV series “Empire” in what investigators believe may have been a “racially-charged assault.”

Cook County Courthouses to Close Wednesday and Thursday Due to Cold

Bail hearings and some pretrial hearings will continue, but all other court operations will be postponed for part of the week in anticipation of a near-record cold snap.

Illinois Braces for Brutal Cold, Schools and Courts Closing

Chicago Public Schools announced that Wednesday’s classes have been canceled. The University of Chicago, DePaul and Northwestern Universities will close their campuses from Tuesday until Thursday morning.

Jan. 28, 2019 - Full Show

Watch the Jan. 28, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

Chicago Mayor’s Race: Mendoza, Preckwinkle Spar Over Ethics

Susana Mendoza, one of 14 candidates running for Chicago mayor, releases her ethics plan as early voting is set to begin Tuesday.

Gillette’s ‘We Believe’ Ad Sparks Controversy, Dialogue

What does a new ad campaign say about masculinity in the #MeToo era? We explore reactions both positive and negative to Gillette’s “We Believe” commercial.

Snowstorm Likely a Prelude to More Dangerous Weather

How Chicagoans handled a snowy start to the week – and how the city is preparing for worsening conditions.

Chicago Zoos to Close in Anticipation of Extreme Cold

Brookfield Zoo and Lincoln Park Zoo plan to close for parts of the week as record-breaking lows are expected to move into the area.

It’s Tax-Filing Season. What You Need to Know About This Year’s Forms

Monday marks the start of income tax filing season. Learn about what’s different this year in the wake of new tax laws.

Report: In Building Data Centers, Chicago Outpaced by Other Markets

A new report suggests Illinois could do more to attract data centers. What are they – and how are they important to the local economy?

Chicago Adopts Stricter Rules for Manganese, Other Pollutants

Chicago facilities that process potentially harmful industrial materials must now take further steps to ensure they aren’t polluting surrounding neighborhoods.

New Nonprofit Gives Old Furniture – and People – Second Chances

Meet the founders of the Chicago Furniture Bank, which offers people in need an apartment’s worth of gently used furniture, including beds for each family member, for just $50.