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With St. Patrick’s Day Parades Canceled, Organizers Plan Safe Alternatives

“Just cause there’s no parade doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate,” said Tim McSweeney, chair of the South Side Irish Parade Committee. Find out how you can celebrate the luck of the Irish this year. 

Garfield Park Conservatory’s Indoor Garden to Reopen With Colorful Spring Flower Show

The landscape has been pretty bleak of late. Here to brighten our outlook: The Garfield Park Conservatory has announced its indoor gardens will reopen to the public at the end of February.

Chicago Teen Allegedly Fired 14 Shots at Fleeing Victim During Attempted Carjacking

Anthony Blackburn, 18, was ordered held without bail Wednesday during his initial appearance on charges of vehicular hijacking, attempted vehicular hijacking and aggravated discharge of a firearm.

Chicago, Suburban Cook County to Allow Indoor Dining, Drinking to Expand — Slowly

Starting Thursday — the beginning of the Valentine’s Day weekend — bars and restaurants in Chicago and suburban Cook County can seat no more than 50 people or 25% of overall room capacity, up from a maximum of 25 diners or drinkers, officials said.

February 10, 2021 - Full Show

Watch the Feb. 10, 2021 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

AP-NORC Poll: A Third of US Adults Skeptical of COVID-19 Shots

The poll suggests that substantial skepticism persists more than a month and a half into a U.S. vaccination drive that has encountered few if any serious side effects. Resistance was found to run higher among younger people, people without college degrees, Black Americans and Republicans.

Durbin, Duckworth Turn Up Heat on Biden to Keep Chicago’s Top Federal Prosecutor

U.S. Sens. Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth intensified their push on Wednesday to convince President Joe Biden to keep John Lausch, Chicago’s top federal prosecutor, in office until a permanent replacement is confirmed.

Chicago Teachers Approve School Reopening Plan As In-Person Learning Set to Resume Thursday

Just after midnight Wednesday, the Chicago Teachers Union said 13,681 of its members voted to approve the tentative agreement with Chicago Public Schools, meaning the school reopening plan is now finalized and the city will avoid its second teachers strike in 15 months.

Chicago Cracks Down on COVID-19 Vaccine Code-Sharing

A QR code that allows eligible Chicagoans to sign up for their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine is being shared, inappropriately, with family and friends, health officials say. And it’s causing headaches for the health department.

February 9, 2021 - Full Show

Watch the Feb. 9, 2021 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

Skokie Synagogue Serving Deaf Community Struggles to Stay Open

For nearly half a century, a place of worship in Skokie has exclusively served deaf Jewish congregants. But now, that special synagogue is fighting to stay afloat. We visit Bene Shalom to learn more.

Mary Wilson, Longest-Reigning Original Supreme, Dies at 76

Mary Wilson, one of the original members of the Supremes, the 1960s group that helped define the Motown sound and style and propelled Diana Ross to superstardom, has died. She was 76.

Senate Agrees to Hear Trump Case, Rejecting GOP Arguments

Donald Trump’s historic second impeachment trial opened Tuesday with graphic video showing the former president whipping up a rally crowd to march to the Capitol and “fight like hell” against his reelection defeat, followed by images of the deadly attack on Congress  that came soon after.

Which COVID-19 Tests Are Required for International Travel?

The short answer: It depends on where you’re going. In an effort to limit the spread of new coronavirus variants, many countries are requiring incoming travelers to show a recent negative test.

As it Turns 25, Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie is Just Hitting its Stride

The 18,000-acre restoration site continues to evolve, as this home of the former Joliet Arsenal gradually returns to its native prairie state.