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Joe Biden Has Another Big Primary Night, Wins 4 More States

Joe Biden decisively won Michigan’s Democratic presidential primary, seizing a key battleground state that helped propel Bernie Sanders’ insurgent candidacy four years ago.

Coronavirus Threat Causes Area Muslims to Cancel Pilgrimage Plans

Concerns about the coronavirus have caused many people to change their plans – even to cancel vacations. This includes some local Muslims, who were supposed to go to Saudi Arabia over spring break.

Crain’s Headlines: United Airlines Warns of Major Financial Hit

United Airlines is warning that the coronavirus shock could rival the financial fallout from 9/11.

At Awakenings Gallery in Chicago, Artwork Offers Healing

Chicago is home to an uncommon art gallery that has become an important place for exploring artistic expressions of healing. We visit Awakenings Gallery in Ravenswood.

Candidate Forum: US Rep. Dan Lipinski Faces 3 Primary Challengers

Illinois’ 3rd Congressional District has long been a Democratic stronghold, but in recent years the Democrat representing it has been under fire from his ideological left.

Rick Steves’ New Documentary ‘Hunger and Hope’ Explores Solutions to Poverty

More than 700 million people struggle to live on less than $2 a day, but PBS travel guru Rick Steves, the longtime host of “Rick Steves’ Europe,” says innovative solutions across the world are changing that.

The Ash Tree’s Last Stand, And Why It Matters

The city has given up on its ash trees, but some Chicagoans refuse to let theirs die.

Illinois’ Coronavirus Total Rises to 19 as 8 More Test Positive

State and local health officials reported the first cases of the novel coronavirus outside of Cook County as they announced eight more people have tested positive for the virus.

CPS Not Yet Planning to Close More Schools Amid Coronavirus Testing at Vaughn

No additional students or faculty members at Vaughn Occupational High School have tested positive for COVID-19 after one staffer was found to have contracted the virus last week.

March 10, 2020 - Full Show

Watch the March 10, 2020 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

FDA, FTC Issue Warnings to Companies Claiming to Treat, Prevent Coronavirus

There are currently no vaccines or drugs to treat or prevent COVID-19, yet some companies are selling products purporting to do just that. “The FDA considers the sale and promotion of fraudulent COVID-19 products to be a threat to the public health,” said FDA Commissioner Dr. Stephen M. Hahn.

Missouri Virus Case Shows 1 Exposure Can Mean Major Response

An Indiana University student landed in O’Hare International Airport after a trip to Italy. She took a train to a St. Louis station shared by Amtrak and the Greyhound bus service. Her father failed to heed a self-quarantine warning. 

Illinois Supreme Court Candidates’ Approach to Justice

Cook County voters have a rare opportunity this year to choose an Illinois Supreme Court justice. Given the lack of Republican interest, the winner of next week’s Democratic primary is a shoo-in for the spot. What sets the seven candidates apart?

March 9, 2020 - Full Show

Watch the March 9, 2020 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

Pritzker Issues Disaster Proclamation as 4 More People Test Positive for Coronavirus

In Illinois, 11 people have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, according to state and local health officials. “I want folks to understand this is going to affect your daily life,” Gov. J.B. Pritzker said at a Monday news conference.