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Remembering Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Her 88th Birthday

The diminutive Supreme Court justice with a towering legacy would have been 88 years old Monday. Her son Jim Ginsburg and daughter-in-law Patrice Michaels talk about a classical music tribute to her.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker Reflects on COVID-19 Pandemic, One Year In

It’s been a full year since Gov. J.B. Pritzker took the extraordinary step of issuing an executive order to halt dine-in service at bars and restaurants across the state. Five days later, the stay-at-home order was announced. The governor joins us to reflect on the past year and discuss what’s ahead.

How Technology is Helping the Visually Impaired Find Employment

With 10,000 people turning 65 every day in the U.S., the number of people with visual impairment or blindness is expected to rise significantly in the coming years. Here’s how two Chicago-area institutions have been working to support the visually impaired for over a century. 

Daylight Saving Debate: Polls Shows Americans Split Over Springing Forward

Having trouble springing forward? A professor of sleep medicine offers some tips to help you adjust to daylight saving time.

March Madness: Illinois and Loyola Punch Their Tickets to the Big Dance

Get your brackets ready because March Madness, the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament, kicks off Thursday and two Illinois universities are among the 68 teams competing.

Local Leaders Talk Violence Prevention, Healing After Mass Shooting

Calls for accountability and more community resources after a mass shooting early Sunday in Chicago’s Park Manor neighborhood left two people dead and wounded 13 others. Where do we go from here?

Officials Won’t Use Tax Returns to Pay Debts for Low-Income Illinois Residents

Low-income residents who are in debt to the state or city won’t have their state tax return used to settle those bills under a plan announced Monday by Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Comptroller Susana Mendoza, who said she was spurred to act because “families on the edge” need their tax returns to cover overdue bills.

Aldermen Advance New Rules for Industrial Developments in Effort to Reduce Air Pollution

The revised measure is designed to tighten regulations on recycling centers and industrial operations in an effort to reduce air pollution on the South and West sides. A final vote is scheduled for the full City Council meeting on March 24.

‘The Catastrophist’: A Brilliant Play Bound to Go Viral

Lauren Gunderson’s new 75-minute play about her husband, acclaimed virologist Nathan Daniel Wolfe, is a riveting one-man meditation about life and death and the nature of viruses. It’s now being streamed by Northlight Theatre.

Crain’s Headlines: Alden’s Tribune Takeover Could Be Derailed

A competing bid to buy Tribune Publishing could derail hedge fund Alden Global Capital’s takeover of the Chicago Tribune. Crain’s Chicago Business editor Ann Dwyer has details on this story and more.

Illinois Launches Hotline for COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments

A new call center will help eligible Illinois residents — including those without access to the internet — secure a coveted COVID-19 vaccine appointment by phone. 

March 15, 2021 - Full Show

Watch the March 15, 2021 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

Cook County Launches ‘My Shot’ Campaign to Address Vaccine Hesitancy

Personal stories from Cook County residents who have gotten the COVID-19 vaccine highlight a new campaign that aims to dispel misinformation and encourage others to roll up their sleeves when it’s their turn.

COPA Completes Investigation Into Officers Who Worked Under Ronald Watts

The Civilian Office of Police Accountability announced the conclusion of its investigation into misconduct allegations made against members of a tactical team led by a disgraced former police sergeant, and has delivered its first report of findings and recommendations to Police Superintendent David Brown.

Chicago Parish Fiercely Backs Priest After Sex Abuse Claims

After the first allegations surfaced in January, the Archdiocese of Chicago temporarily removed Michael Pfleger to investigate, leading to fierce backlash from parishioners trying to clear his name. They’ve flooded the archdiocese’s phone lines and staged rallies. They’ve also challenged the accusers’ accounts.