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City Officials Investigating Salmonella Outbreak at Clearing Grocery Store

Four people became ill after consuming pork tamales or carnitas served from the deli section of Sun View Produce last month, according to the Chicago Department of Public Health.

August 12, 2019 - Full Show

Watch the Aug. 12, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

Study: Asian Carp Could Find Plenty of Food in Lake Michigan

“Our study indicates that the carp can survive and grow in much larger areas of the lake than previous studies suggested,” said Peter Alsip, lead author of the paper.

Gun-Control Backers Concerned About Changing Federal Courts

A federal judiciary that is becoming increasingly conservative under President Donald Trump and the Republican-controlled U.S. Senate has gun control advocates on edge. 

The Week in Review: Trump Teases Blagojevich Pardon, Again

President Trump once again dangles a commutation for Rod Blagojevich. Mayor Lightfoot spars with judges on gun violence. And optimism surrounds the Bears at their first preseason game.

Trump Says He Wants Background Checks, Also Reassures NRA

President Donald Trump said Friday he believes he has influence to rally Republicans around stronger federal background check laws as Congress and the White House work on a response to last weekend’s mass shootings in Texas and Ohio.

At Ravinia, Russian Piano Master Pays Spellbinding Homage to Another

Rachmanioff’s “Piano Concerto No. 3” is awash in ravishing melodies and virtuosic thrills, and Denis Matsuev brought such volcanic power, exquisite lyricism and absolute fluidity to the fiendishly demanding work that it felt as if he himself were writing the demonic piece on the spot. 

USDA Declares Agriculture Disaster in Illinois Following Floods

The move comes in the wake of near-record levels of flooding this spring that forced farmers to delay planting crops. 

How Clean is the Chicago River? A New Project Wants to Show You in Real Time

What lies below the surface of the Chicago River today is not what it was a century ago, but pollution is still a problem. A Chicago nonprofit aims to offer real-time water quality data to the public later this year.

Lightfoot’s CPS Budget Proposes Millions for Upgrades, Improvements

Mayor Lori Lightfoot unveils her first budget proposal for Chicago Public Schools – and it comes as she negotiates a new contract with the Chicago Teachers Union.

Landmark Status in Pilsen: Good or Bad for the Neighborhood?

The Pilsen neighborhood has been at the center of battles over gentrification. Now the longtime Mexican American community is facing a new twist involving old buildings.

Chief Judge Evans: Gun Violence Not the Result of Bail Reform

Chief Judge Timothy Evans responds to Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s concerns about suspects with illegal guns getting out on bail.

Meet the YouTube Botanist with a Thick Chicago Accent and Foul Mouth

Joey Santore isn’t your typical plant expert, but his colorful style and depth of knowledge have proved popular. We go for a stroll through Wolf Road Prairie, an 80-acre nature preserve in Chicago’s western suburbs.

Deep Frydays: Hot Tips

Since the rib tip is not only a Chicago institution but also a finger food, we decided it was the best candidate this week for a beer-batter-and-hot-oil dunk.

UChicago Empower Initiative Adds Diversity to Student Body

A year after announcing it was dropping mandatory SATs as part of its admissions process and increasing financial aid for low-income and rural students, the University of Chicago is seeing an impact on enrollment.