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February 26, 2020 - Full Show

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

Despite CDC Warning, Illinois Officials Say Coronavirus Risk Remains Low

The novel coronavirus is not spreading across Illinois communities or the U.S., but state health officials say they’re taking preventative actions to limit that from happening.

Trump to Detail US Coronavirus Efforts, Schumer Seeks $8.5B

President Donald Trump pushed back Wednesday against criticism that his administration isn’t doing enough to meet the coronavirus threat, as lawmakers called for giving disease fighters much more money than the $2.5 billion the White House has requested.

Preservation Chicago Adds Tennis Club, Roseland Commercial District to ‘Most Endangered’ List

The preservation organization has released its annual list of “most endangered” historic places for 2020. The Thompson Center and Jackson Park are both making their fourth appearance, which is either a good or bad sign.

Ousted Lincoln Park High School Leaders File Defamation Lawsuit Against CPS

Former interim principal John Thuet and assistant principal Michelle Brumfield claim CPS disseminated “unfounded, false statements” about them after they were fired last month.

Debate Takeaways: Bernie Bruised But Not Broken

Democrats held their final debate before the South Carolina presidential primary and the critical Super Tuesday contests that follow three days later. 

‘Arguing with Zombies’: Paul Krugman on Economic Ideas That Won’t Die

A conversation with with the Nobel Prize-winning economist and New York Times opinion columnist about his new book, “Arguing With Zombies: Economics, Politics, and the Fight for a Better Future.”

Chicago’s FBI Chief on Tackling Corruption, ‘Our Highest Criminal Priority’

Chicago’s FBI office is in the midst of several high-profile political corruption cases that appear to be targeting politicians. Since last fall, those investigations have been overseen by Special Agent in Charge Emmerson Buie Jr.

Debating Illinois’ Proposed Graduated Income Tax

Supporters argue a new tax structure proposed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker will even the playing field between the wealthy and everyone else. But opponents say it could drive more residents and businesses out of Illinois.

New Punk Rock Musical ‘Verboten’ Tells True Story of ‘80s Chicago Band

A new rock musical from the House Theatre of Chicago tells the incredible story of a teenage punk band from Evanston. We meet the cast of “Verboten” and an original member of the band.

A Passion for Art Collecting, Appreciation Drives Diasporal Rhythms

What was started almost 20 years ago by a small group of friends with a passion for art collecting is now 80 members strong. We visit the art-filled home of Patric McCoy of Diasporal Rhythms.

Crain’s Headlines: United Pulls Profit Forecast, Citing Coronavirus Uncertainty

United Airlines has withdrawn its guidance to Wall Street on full-year 2020 revenue and earnings. The Chicago-based airline cited heightened uncertainty over duration and spread of the coronavirus and its potential effect on overall air travel demand.

Host of New Series ‘Flavor of Poland’ Talks Polish Cuisine, Paczki

If there’s one thing Aleksandra August hopes viewers take away from her new show “Flavor of Poland,” it’s that they learn something more about the country than its offerings of pierogi and kielbasa.

Can Chicago Fix the Problem of #MarijuanaSoMale?

More and more states are legalizing marijuana, but the number of women involved in the cannabis industry keeps dropping. What can Chicago do to buck that trend?

Proposed CPS Calendar for 2020-21 Has Students in School into Late June

Students at Chicago Public Schools have headed back to class earlier and earlier in recent years, but the proposed schedule for next year has classes begin well into September and end late in June.