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Mar 28, 2024

Chicago Tonight: Latino Voices, March 28, 2024 - Full Show

An effort to require the mayor’s office to publicly track how many migrants are evicted from Chicago shelters. A new poll shows Donald Trump’s support is growing among Latino voters. And exploring the role the Spanish language plays in Latino culture.

Mar 28, 2024

‘This is a Beautiful Way to Meditate’: Little Village Pastor Reflects on Stations of the Cross

On Friday, many Catholics will gather for the annual Stations of the Cross ceremony to mark Good Friday ahead of Sunday’s Easter holiday.

Mar 28, 2024

Key City Panel Advances Measure to Require Officials to Track Evictions From Chicago Migrant Shelters

The measure set for a final vote by the full City Council on April 17 would require officials to detail how many people are evicted from city shelters every week. In addition, officials must report on the type and number of complaints filed by shelter residents twice per month, according to the proposal.

Mar 28, 2024

Eileen O’Neill Burke’s Lead Narrows Again Thursday to 1,623 Votes in Cook County State’s Attorney Contest

The gap between the two candidates has been essentially unchanged for the past 48 hours.

Mar 28, 2024

New Book Celebrates Chicago’s Black Culture and Influence

Chicago native Arionne Nettles pens a love letter to Chicago in her newest book titled, “We Are the Culture: Black Chicago’s Influence on Everything.”

Mar 28, 2024

Man Charged With Murder, Attempted Murder in a Series of Stabbings in Rockford

Christian Soto, 22, has been charged with four counts of first-degree murder in a frenzied stabbing rampage that killed four people in a matter of minutes in Rockford.

Mar 28, 2024

What Efforts to Expand Access to Sickle Cell Treatment Could Mean for Illinois Patients

Sickle cell disease affects about 5,000 people across Illinois — and it’s mostly impacting Black communities. While gene therapies have emerged to treat the disease, high costs can limit access.

Mar 28, 2024

Lincoln Park Zoo’s Beloved Gorilla Matriarch, Bana, Has Died

The 29-year-old gorilla was diagnosed with congestive cardiac failure in early March and after an “abrupt decline” in her condition, “the difficult decision was made to euthanize her,” zoo officials said.

Mar 28, 2024

Cook County Courts Have Seen ‘Mostly Smooth’ Transition After Elimination of Cash Bail, New Report Finds

According to findings from the Civic Federation and the League of Women Voters of Cook County, the Pretrial Fairness Act has worked as intended during the first six months of its implementation.

Mar 27, 2024

Chicago Tonight: Black Voices, March 27, 2024 - Full Show

Gentrification concerns in South Shore as Obama Presidential Center construction continues. Efforts to increase access to sickle cell disease treatment. And a new book celebrates Black Chicago’s influence.

Mar 27, 2024

South Shore Voters Endorse Calls to Expand Protection From Gentrification Sparked by Obama Presidential Center

Nearly 80% of voters in two precincts of the 7th Ward endorsed a referendum asking whether Ald. Greg Mitchell and Mayor Brandon Johnson should support “a Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) ordinance to prevent the displacement of renters, condo & home owners in South Shore in light of the impact of the Obama Center and growing development in the area.”

Mar 27, 2024

Eileen O’Neill Burke’s Lead Widens Slightly Wednesday to 1,637 Votes in Cook County State’s Attorney Contest

For the first time since Election Day, Eileen O’Neill Burke widened her lead slightly over Clayton Harris III as election officials in Chicago and suburban Cook County counted ballots. The gap between the two candidates has been essentially unchanged for the past 24 hours.

Mar 27, 2024

Former Sen. Joe Lieberman, Democrats’ VP Pick in 2000, Dead at 82

Lieberman died in New York City on Wednesday due to complications from a fall, the statement said. He was 82.

Mar 27, 2024

Chicagoans Should Vote on Using Taxpayer Money for Bears and White Sox Stadiums, Ex-Gov. Quinn Says

Should the former governor succeed, a nonbinding referendum would ask Chicago voters on Nov. 5: “Shall the people of Chicago provide any taxpayer subsidies to the Chicago Bears or the White Sox in order to build a stadium or a real estate development?”

Mar 27, 2024

Shedd’s Rescued Otter Pup Has a Newly Announced Name and It’s a Nod to His Small-Town Roots

The rescued otter pup, now nearly 6 months old, was named in honor of his Alaskan roots.