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COVID-19 Relief: What’s on the Table as Congress Seeks Deal

Under pressure from moderates in both parties, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell have initiated late-game negotiations. Here are the top issues for the end-stage COVID-19 relief talks.

Illinois Planning to Start Distributing COVID-19 Vaccine Before Christmas: Pritzker

Illinois expects to get 109,000 doses of a COVID-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer if federal officials grant an emergency use authorization to the pharmaceutical company as expected, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Friday.

Data Shows Americans Couldn’t Resist Thanksgiving Travel

The nation’s unwillingness to tamp down on travel offered a warning in advance of Christmas and New Year’s as virus deaths and hospitalizations hit new highs a week after Thanksgiving.

Facebook to Remove COVID-19 Vaccine-related Misinformation

In the coming weeks, the social network will begin taking down any Facebook or Instagram posts with false information about the vaccines that have been debunked by public health experts.

The Holiday Train Is Running But Its Schedule Is Top-Secret, For Good Reason

The Holiday Train’s appearances are more spontaneous than in recent years, with no tracker available. That’s left some folks feeling cranky. 

As Hospitals Cope With a COVID-19 Surge, Cyber Threats Loom

By targeting health care providers with attacks that scramble and lock up data until victims pay a ransom, hackers can demand thousands or millions of dollars and wreak havoc until they’re paid.

Get Ready to Expect the Unexpected From This Year’s La Nina Winter

This winter we’re in for a La Nina cycle, which is known for increased storminess and has produced some wild weather over the years.

‘Chicago Tonight’ in Your Neighborhood: Chatham

As residents and businesses grapple with the coronavirus, a new health center opens on the South Side. Amanda Vinicky reports from Chatham.

Jazz Singer Kurt Elling Goes Virtual at The Green Mill

Grammy Award-winning jazz singer Kurt Elling said he’s played the storied venue so much, he’s able to imagine a live audience during his virtual performances.

Among First Acts, Biden to Call for 100 Days of Mask-Wearing

The president-elect has frequently emphasized mask-wearing as a “patriotic duty” and during the campaign floated the idea of instituting a nationwide mask mandate.

Pritzker: Blood, Plasma Donations Desperately Needed in Illinois

As Illinois continues dealing with its deadliest stretch of the coronavirus pandemic to date, state health officials are calling on those who’ve had COVID-19 to consider donating plasma as it may help those who are actively fighting the disease.

Court: Rittenhouse Bound Over for Trial in Protest Shootings

There is enough evidence to warrant a trial for an Illinois 17-year-old accused of killing two men and wounding a third during a night of unrest in Wisconsin, a court commissioner ruled Thursday.

US Virus Deaths Top 3,100 in a Single Day for the First Time

The U.S. recorded over 3,100 COVID-19 deaths in a single day, obliterating the record set last spring, while the number of Americans in the hospital with the virus has eclipsed 100,000 for the first time, according to figures released Thursday.

Where Does Lightfoot Stand on ‘Dibs’? It’s Open to Interpretation

The mayor was asked about her stance on the practice of claiming a shoveled-out parking space. And her answer managed to thread a political needle.

December 3, 2020 - Full Show

Watch the Dec. 3, 2020 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”