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17-Year-Old Arrested After 2 Killed During Unrest in Kenosha

A white, 17-year-old police admirer was arrested Wednesday after two people were shot to death during a third straight night of protests in Kenosha over the police shooting of a Black man, Jacob Blake.

Local GOP Lawmakers Praise First Lady’s ‘Home Run’ RNC Speech

The president’s wife and children present the case for their dad’s reelection. Republican state lawmakers share their thoughts about the Republican National Convention so far.

So You Need to Renew Your Driver’s License …

Even before the pandemic, Illinois Secretary of State offices in Chicago saw long lines as people sought Real IDs ahead of a fall deadline. That deadline and others have been pushed back. Here’s what you need to know.

Emmett Till’s Cousin: ‘65 Years Later and Nothing Really Has Changed’

The painful legacy of Emmett Till seems fresh amid this era of civil unrest. We reflect on his death with Ollie Gordon, Till’s cousin, and Chris Benson, who co-authored an autobiography of Mamie Till-Mobley, Till’s mother.

State Sen. Bill Brady on Unrest, COVID-19, Mail-In Voting and RNC

As part of our special coverage of the Republican National Convention, we speak with Illinois Senate Republican Leader Bill Brady.

Board of Education Renews SRO Contract With Chicago Police

Resource officers will remain in Chicago Public Schools once in-person learning resumes after the Board of Education approved a new contract with the Chicago Police Department.

14K Chicagoans Apply for Housing Assistance Grants: Officials

Thousands of Chicagoans who lost their jobs or found their paychecks scaled back because of the coronavirus pandemic asked the city for help paying their rent or mortgages, officials said.

What the City, Park District Are Doing to Shore Up Infrastructure Along Chicago’s Lakefront and Beyond

Chicago is facing a lot of unfunded infrastructure needs in the coming years, according to officials. And it’s not just roads, bridges and streetlights that need work. The city’s lakefront is grappling with another year of high lake levels.

2,157 New COVID-19 Cases in Illinois, 37 Additional Deaths

The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 2,157 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday and another 37 virus-related deaths — including a teenage girl from Cook County.

Push to Keep Woodlawn Residents In Their Homes Near Obama Center Advances

Even though the Obama Presidential Center has yet to receive final approval from the federal government to break ground, Woodlawn’s real estate market is already bubbling, with the median sale price rising 106% from 2016 to 2020.

2 Men Face Federal Charges In Connection With Looting During Protests in May

Two Chicago men will face federal charges that they looted three Northwest Side pharmacies on May 31 during the protests triggered by the death of George Floyd.

August 26, 2020 - Full Show

Watch the Aug. 26, 2020 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

‘Fighting for You’: First Lady Makes Her Case for Trump Vote

First lady Melania Trump offered a polished portrait of Trump’s presidency Tuesday night that was often at odds with the crises, division and unforgiving actions of his administration.

How Race Has Had a Starring Role at Both Party Conventions

We take a closer look at the role race has played in the political conventions — especially at the opening night of the Republican National Convention.

Jeanne Ives Weighs In on Republican Convention, Illinois GOP

As part of our special coverage of the Republican National Convention, we speak with Jeanne Ives, Republican candidate for Congress in Illinois’ 6th District.