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Embattled Thompson Center Lands Buyer With Plans For Overhaul, Reuse

Late last week, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced a deal to sell the love-it-or-hate it state building downtown to the Prime Group for $70 million. The development firm plans to overhaul the Helmut Jahn-designed structure rather than demolish it and start anew, as others had proposed.

Omicron Sweeps Across Nation, Now 73% of US COVID-19 Cases

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention numbers showed nearly a six-fold increase in omicron’s share of infections in only one week.

James Webb Space Telescope Set to Launch Christmas Eve

NASA prepares to launch the most powerful space telescope ever. Local astronomers share some up-close details. 

Stage Shows Go On Despite Some Cancellations

Following the long pandemic shutdown, many theaters came back in the fall only to pivot once again in the face of the omicron threat. 

Moderna: Initial Booster Data Shows Good Results on Omicron

Moderna said lab tests showed the half-dose booster shot increased by 37 times the level of so-called neutralizing antibodies able to fight omicron. 

Catch the Solstice Sunset at the Chicago Spot Designed Especially for the Occasion

Celebrate the winter solstice Tuesday at a solar gazing event on the 606 Bloomingdale Trail, which boasts a solstice “notch” to frame sunsets.

December 20, 2021 - Full Show

New details on the Cook County State’s Attorney’s handling of the Jussie Smollett case. Inside the sale of the Thompson Center. Mayor Lightfoot addresses violence. A $10 billion telescope that could unlock secrets of the universe.

Dec. 15 Storms Across North-Central US Classified as Derecho

At least 45 tornadoes have been preliminarily confirmed in the Dec. 15 storms that crossed the Great Plains and Midwest amid unseasonably warm temperatures.

Manchin Not Backing Dems’ $2T Bill, Potentially Dooming It

Manchin told “Fox News Sunday” that after five-and-half months of negotiations among Democrats in which he was his party’s chief obstacle to passage, “I cannot vote to continue with this piece of legislation. I just can’t. I’ve tried everything humanly possible. I can’t get there.”

No White Christmas as Chicago Continues Record Breaking Snow-Free Streak

Chicago has never gone this late in the year without a measurable snowfall, and there's no sign of the white stuff in sight.

Omicron May Sideline Two Leading Drugs against COVID-19

For more than a year antibody drugs from Regeneron and Eli Lilly have been the go-to treatments for early COVID-19, thanks to their ability to head off severe disease and keep patients out of the hospital.

Chicago Tonight: Latino Voices, December 18, 2021 - Full Show

Agricultural labor trafficking is on the rise. Last-minute holiday gift ideas? We’ve got you covered. And a Mexican Catholic tradition takes to the streets of Buena Park.

Vintage Shops Get Up to Thrifty Business in Logan Square

Resale is a multi-billion dollar industry and shopping secondhand is growing in popularity as an affordable and eco-friendly way for young fashionistas to carve out a style niche for themselves. Two shops in Logan Square are hoping they can capitalize on that trend.

Anjanette Young Settlement Reignites Calls for Police Reform

Officers left Anjanette Young handcuffed and naked while they raided her home in February 2019, only to find out later they had the wrong home in the first place. The case and video of the raid sparked outrage across the country and once again raised concerns and questions around how police handle incidents in Black communities.

The Last Word on Serving Others

As we celebrate the holidays, many people in need come to rely on local food banks. One food pantry in West Englewood has been around for more than 20 years.  It was started by Samella McKenzie who passed away last year. One of her final wishes was for her 10 children to continue her work and serve people.