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Movie Posters and Lobby Cards at the Center of Chicagoan’s Colossal Collection

When your hobby turns into one of the most comprehensive collections of movie posters in the world, what do you do for an encore? A local collector once had 45,000 posters and lobby cards. He sold some, donated others, and kept the cream of the crop.

Drag Racing Reaching ‘Fever Pitch,’ Chicago Police Say After Weekend Mayhem

The Chicago Police Department's caravan task force, formed a month ago to combat ramped up incidents of drag racing and "drifting," has made inroads against brash street takeovers but isn't going to win the battle overnight, officials said.

Local Initiatives Aim to Reduce Pedestrian, Cyclist Traffic Fatalities

Nearly two dozen organizations are asking the Illinois Department of Transportation and Governor J.B. Pritzker to use funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to improve safe and accessible transportation for everyone.

CPS School Years Begins with New Guidelines

School is about a week and a half into session and CPS students have seen some changes around campus and in their classrooms. Also different this year - COVID protocols, which no longer require someone to quarantine if they've had an exposure. After two-plus years of work stoppages and labor disputes, will students finally get to enjoy a fully uninterrupted school year?

Genius and Envy: The Dynamic That Drives ‘Chopin & Liszt in Paris’

“Chopin & Liszt in Paris” is the latest “musical film” created by Hershey Felder, widely known to Chicago audiences for his years of live performances in the city. Felder portrays the flamboyant Liszt, but he performs a great deal of Chopin’s music as he spins the story of his complex artistic relationship with that composer.

Top Cop Announces Officers Will Get More Days Off After Outcry

Under a new policy announced Tuesday, Chicago Police officers will get at least one day off every week. The policy was announced approximately 24 hours after  the inspector general released an analysis that determined that more than 1,000 officers were scheduled to work 11 or more consecutive days between April 1 and May 31.

Prosecutors Rest in R. Kelly’s Trial-Fixing, Child Porn Case

Among the last prosecution witnesses was a 42-year-old woman who went by the pseudonym “Nia.” She was the fourth accuser to testify against the Grammy Award-winning singer at the trial in Kelly’s hometown.

US Asks Farmers: Can You Plant 2 Crops Instead of 1?

Earlier this summer, the U.S. Department of Agriculture instituted new policies to encourage American farmers to begin growing two crops on one piece of land, one after the other, a practice known as double-cropping.

‘Black Voices’ Community Conversation: Education Equity As New School Year Starts

On Monday, “Chicago Tonight” co-host and “Chicago Tonight: Black Voices” host Brandis Friedman moderated the latest edition of our “Chicago Tonight: Black Voices” community conversation series in a discussion focused on education equity and the outlook for the new school year.

Ald. Tom Tunney Announces He Won’t Seek 6th Term Representing Lakeview on Chicago City Council

Lakeview Ald. Tom Tunney is the sixth member of the Chicago City Council to announce they will not run for re-election next year,

Aug. 29, 2022 - Full Show

A new report on how many hours Chicago Police officers are working. Plus, a new lease on life for a little village mall, why there will be far fewer voting precincts in Chicago this election and a new exhibit about preservationist photographer Richard Nickel.

Legacies of Architect Louis Sullivan, Photographer Richard Nickel Take Center Stage at Driehaus Museum

A new exhibition, “Capturing Louis Sullivan: What Richard Nickel Saw,” explores the work of architect Louis Sullivan and a photographer on a life’s mission to capture his impact amid disappearing buildings.

Muslim-Led Community Collaboration Initiative Aims to Bring Groups Together

The Community Collaboration Initiative brings together 22 Muslim American nonprofits, most located in the Chicago area, to help each organization reach its mission faster. 

Racial Segregation Still Prevalent in Church Communities

According to the Equal Justice Initiative, 86% of American churches have no significant racial diversity. The Pew Research Center reports that 57% of churchgoers attend a predominantly White congregation.

Vendors at Little Village Discount Mall Told Leases Will Be Extended Until January 2023

After worrying for months that they would be kicked out under a new owner, vendors at the shopping center have been given a short extension on their leases.