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Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments on Louisiana Abortion Law

Abortion rights activists rally downtown as the Supreme Court considers a restrictive abortion law in Louisiana.

Chicago by ‘L’: New WTTW Special Tours Chicago’s Neighborhoods

Chicagoans may never agree about sports teams or local politics, but if there’s one thing that unites the city, it’s our elevated train lines — known, of course, as the “L.” Geoffrey Baer has this preview of the highly anticipated show.

Crain’s Headlines: Coronavirus Outbreak Disrupts Travel Demand

United Airlines aims to trim flights, freeze hiring and halt merit pay raises as it grapples with a swift drop in travel demand because of the coronavirus outbreak.

March 4, 2020 - Full Show

Watch the March 4, 2020 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

Field Museum Exhibit Honors First African American Taxidermist

Taxidermy – the process of preserving animals – isn’t usually classified as fine art. But the Field Museum is challenging that idea by shining a light on the artist behind many of the museum’s own examples. 

66 Divvy Stations, 10 Miles of Bike Lanes Coming to South Side, City Says

The long-awaited expansion of Chicago’s Divvy bike-share program on the Far South and Southwest sides is set to kick off this spring — and some new bike lanes and pedal-assist bikes are on the way too, according to city officials.

Chicago Health Officials: Coronavirus Risk Remains Low

There have been four confirmed cases of coronavirus in Illinois, but health officials expect that number to rise as the state expands its capacity to test for the virus. Still, the immediate risk to the general public remains low, they say.

Supreme Court Divided in 1st Big Abortion Case of Trump Era

A seemingly divided Supreme Court struggled Wednesday with its first major abortion case of the Trump era, leaving Chief Justice John Roberts as the likely deciding vote.

Food Stamp Change Fuels Anxiety as States Try to Curb Impact

New Trump administration rules taking effect April 1 put hundreds of thousands of people at risk of losing their food stamp benefits. They hit particularly hard in places like Illinois, where roughly 90,000 will be affected statewide.

Patient at UChicago Medicine Tests Negative for Coronavirus

A person suspected of having the novel coronavirus who was admitted to the University of Chicago Medical Center earlier this week has tested negative for the illness.

Takeaways From Super Tuesday: Joe Biden’s Big Bounce

Super Tuesday is the biggest day on the primary calendar, and the results seem very likely to reshape the Democratic presidential race in ways few people could have predicted a couple of weeks ago. Here are some takeaways from the results.

Happy Birthday, Chicago! And Tiffany’s! And Worcestershire Sauce! And the Van Buren Presidency!

Chicago was incorporated as a city March 4, 1837, the same day Martin Van Buren was inaugurated president. What else happened in 1837? Turns out, a lot.

A Disconnect Between Trump and Health Officials on Coronavirus

Whom to believe on the coronavirus threat — the president saying one thing or the public health officials standing beside him and saying something a little different?

Meet the 5 Republicans Hoping to Take on Sen. Dick Durbin

Five Republican candidates are vying to take on Illinois’ long-serving and well-funded incumbent senior senator, Dick Durbin, who is running for a fifth term this fall. All five join “Chicago Tonight” for a candidate forum.

4 Easy Ways to Help Save the Planet – and Their Degree of Difficulty if You Live in Chicago

Small actions can add up to meaningful change in the race to avert a climate crisis. But Chicago is lagging when it comes to some of the simplest solutions.