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Want to Quit Vaping? Start Small, Says Chicago Psychologist

As health officials deal with a mysterious vaping illness, they’re urging people to stop using e-cigarette products. We get advice and tips for quitting from a University of Chicago psychology professor who says “the main thing is you get started.”

Doctor Who Kept Fetuses is Vilified in Life and Death

The rancor Dr. Ulrich Klopfer generated in life only deepened after his death at 79 last month, when 2,246 sets of preserved fetal remains were discovered stacked floor to ceiling in a garage at his suburban Chicago home.

Dispose of Unused Medications at DEA’s Drug Takeback Day

Do you have old prescription medicines in your cabinet? Don’t flush them down the toilet or throw them in the trash. Instead, dispose of them Saturday, no questions asked, at DEA-sponsored sites. 

Trump Confronts Limits of His Impeachment Defense Strategy

As the probe hits the one-month mark, Trump and his aides have largely ignored the details of the Ukraine allegations against him. Instead, they’re loudly objecting to the House Democrats’ investigation process.

Pressure Mounts on Facebook to Vet Political Content

Should social media companies be responsible for fact-checking content? The debate over free speech on Facebook.

‘Check, Please!’ Returns for 19th Season on WTTW

“Check, Please!” host, restaurateur and master sommelier Alpana Singh dishes on the new season of the Emmy award-winning show, which debuts Friday on WTTW.

Lightfoot’s New Plan to Address Mental Health Care

Mayor Lori Lightfoot unveils a new mental health plan that includes a boost in funding. But some say it falls short of her promise to bring back six clinics that were shuttered by her predecessor in 2012.

Crain’s Headlines: No CTA Fare Hikes for Now

The Chicago Transit Authority’s budget has no plans for fare hikes or service reduction in 2020, but ridership on CTA buses and trains has been steadily declining since a 2012 peak.

Bears Look to Jump-Start Offense Against Chargers

Is there a spark of life yet in the Bears? Former Bears offensive lineman James “Big Cat” Williams previews the team’s matchup with the Chargers on Sunday. 

Former Tattoo Artist Leaves Indelible Marks on Canvas

George Klauba is back on the scene, but he no longer inks people. These days, he’s an acclaimed painter sought after by collectors locally and abroad. And his new series of paintings features tattoo art.

2nd Illinois Resident Dies from Vaping-Related Illness

Two Illinois residents are among 34 individuals across the country who have died after experiencing serious vaping-related illnesses since March, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Illinois Appeals Federal Decision Denying Flood Assistance for Residents, Businesses

Gov. J.B. Pritzker is asking the federal government to reconsider its decision to deny monetary aid to residents and businesses affected by near-record levels of flooding that hit Illinois this spring.

NIH Awards DePaul University $6.6M for Violence Prevention Research

Ninth-grade students in select Chicago Public Schools will learn how to recognize and cope with stress as part of a DePaul University-led violence prevention research project funded by the National Institute of Mental Health.

‘Andares’ a Powerfully Imagined Homage to Mexico’s Indigenous Cultures

The show’s three exceptionally graceful, expressive actors – each of them powerful solo players – form a seamless bond that is beautiful to behold. They are at once passionate artists and fierce cultural warriors.

October 24, 2019 - Full Show

Watch the Oct. 24, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”