SORT Order Oldest FirstNewest First Has Video - Any -YesNo FILTER Date Range Start date End date Category - Any -Arts & EntertainmentBusinessCrime & LawEducationHealthPoliticsScience & NatureSports Keyword(s) Feb 18, 2020 Joffrey Announces Big Plans for 2020-21 Season in New Home at Lyric Opera A coming change of venue for the Joffrey Ballet is a major shift, and its initial opening season will be of great importance, especially since it also will mark the 25th anniversary of the Joffrey as a formidable Chicago cultural institution. Feb 18, 2020 Chicago-Area Curlers Slide and Sweep Stones in Former Government Office Beijing’s Winter Games – and that singular sport, curling – won’t awe and inspire spectators for another two years. But there’s plenty of curling happening now in Chicago’s western suburbs. Feb 18, 2020 Illinois Lawmakers Take on Plastic: Bills Would Ban Styrofoam, Create Bag Tax and Bottle Deposit In the war against plastic pollution, Illinois legislators just announced a new battle plan that would tackle the problem from multiple angles. Feb 18, 2020 February 18, 2020 - Full Show Watch the Feb. 18, 2020 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.” Feb 18, 2020 Trump Commutes Prison Sentence of Ex-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich President Donald Trump, who had previously floated the idea of using his powers to help the disgraced former governor, commuted the 14-year sentence Tuesday. In making that move, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Trump “abused” his pardon power. Feb 17, 2020 Embattled Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx Speaks Out Embattled Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx is speaking out nearly a week after a special prosecutor reindicted actor Jussie Smollett. Feb 17, 2020 Gov. Pritzker’s Plans for Plagued Child Welfare Agency On Wednesday, Gov. J.B. Pritzker will lay out his vision for the state budget. His office has already made public his plan to send more money to the Department of Children and Family Services. Feb 17, 2020 The Changing Role of the American President Much has been said about the ways President Donald Trump is changing the presidency. On this Presidents Day, we look back at the ways the presidency evolved before Trump moved into the White House. Feb 17, 2020 Jeff Bezos Commits $10 Billion to Fight Climate Change The world’s richest man, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, said in an Instagram post that he’ll start giving grants this summer to scientists, activists and nonprofits working to protect Earth. Feb 17, 2020 Lightfoot Says Chicago Won’t Be ‘Bullied’ as ICE Ramps Up Immigration Enforcement President Donald Trump will deploy specialized U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement tactical units to nearly a dozen so-called sanctuary cities, including Chicago, according to The New York Times. Feb 17, 2020 Study: ‘No Clear Rationale’ for 45% of Medicaid Antibiotic Prescriptions A new report from Northwestern Medicine suggests Medicaid patients are being prescribed too many antibiotics. What that could mean for public health. Feb 17, 2020 Meet 2 New Members of Teatro ZinZanni, Where Vegas Meets Vaudeville Circus arts, comedy and cabaret come together at Teatro ZinZanni. Six months into its run, the show has completely juggled its cast. New performers include two people with Chicago ties but very different backstories. Feb 17, 2020 At The WasteShed, One Person’s Trash is Another’s Inspiration When it comes to recycling, Chicago doesn’t have the best track record. But one nonprofit on the city’s West Side is working to change that – and in the process, offer a wide range of art supplies and materials at an affordable price. Feb 17, 2020 FDA Wants to Know More About E-Cigarettes Linked to Lung Illnesses Vaping-related illnesses have killed more than 60 people across the U.S. since March – including five in Illinois – and hospitalized 2,758 others, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Feb 17, 2020 Classical Technique Meets Contemporary Mindset in Joffrey Ballet’s Fast-Moving Mixed Bill Throughout its history, the Joffrey Ballet’s dancers have been renowned for their ability to create characters as well as to put their superb technical skills to work. They also are capable of carrying over their acting ability to contemporary “plotless” works. Load More Thanks to our sponsors: