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COVID-19 Delays Completion of Navy Pier Flyover; Now on Track for Early 2021

The eagerly awaited and often delayed Navy Pier flyover has been delayed yet again, this time due to the coronavirus pandemic.

‘Mom’s Worth It’: US Holiday Travel Surges Despite Outbreak

Millions of Americans are traveling ahead of Christmas and New Year’s, despite pleas from public health experts that they stay home to avoid fueling the raging coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 320,000 nationwide.

New Trial Date Set for R. Kelly’s Federal Trial in Chicago

The 53-year-old R&B star has been behind bars since his arrest in July 2019 and two trial dates, for April and then October this year, were earlier struck. His new trial date is Sept. 13, 2021. 

More Than 100K Illinoisans Have Gotten 1st Dose of Vaccine, Leading Nation: Pritzker

More than 100,991 Illinois residents have gotten an initial dose of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, leading the nation, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Wednesday.

December 23, 2020 - Full Show

Watch the Dec. 23, 2020 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

Attorney General Charges Parking Garage Operator for Failing to Pay $100K in Taxes

William Sommerfeld, 63, of Western Springs, faces two felony charges of theft of government property as well as a felony charge of wire fraud. He is free on bond, and due back in court on Jan. 29.

Pfizer to Supply US With Additional 100M Vaccine Doses

Pfizer and its partner BioNTech said the additional doses will bring their total current commitment to 200 million doses for the U.S. That should be enough to vaccinate 100 million people with the two-shot regimen.

US Layoffs Remain Elevated as 803,000 Seek Jobless Aid

The latest figure, released Wednesday by the Labor Department, shows that many employers are still cutting jobs as the pandemic tightens business restrictions and leads many consumers to stay home.

What a Second Round of Stimulus Checks Could Mean for the Economy

More stimulus checks will be coming to most Americans after Congress passed a $900 billion coronavirus relief package late Monday. But critics, including President Donald Trump, say it’s not enough.

Health Officials Urge Residents to ‘Spread Joy, Not COVID’ Amid Vaccine Excitement

Just days before Christmas, a trio of high-profile doctors, including U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams, made a plea for people to follow public health measures designed to stop the spread of COVID-19, even as two vaccines are being distributed across the U.S.

Foundation Aims to Change How Long-Term Care Facilities Are Ranked

Nursing homes have been hit especially hard by the pandemic. One Chicago-based foundation is trying to change the way these facilities are ranked — a move they say will put the focus on the care of residents.

As Aldermen Demand Answers After Botched Raid, Top Cop Announces Policy Changes

Chicago police Superintendent David Brown says he will tighten the rules governing the department’s use of search warrants as furious aldermen demanded answers about the February 2019 raid that left a Chicago woman handcuffed and naked.

A Conversation With Pianist Jorge Federico Osorio

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra is offering a last-minute gift before 2020 is over: a concert with renowned pianist Jorge Federico Osorio filmed at Orchestra Hall that you can enjoy at home.

Officials Shut Down 2 Large Near North Side Parties for Violating COVID-19 Restrictions

Nearly a half-dozen large parties have been shut down by city officials in three weeks, even as Chicago remains under a stay-at-home advisory designed to prevent people from contracting COVID-19.

Biden: Trump ‘Failed’ To Shore Up Nation’s Cybersecurity

President-elect Joe Biden on Tuesday assailed the Trump administration for failing to fortify the nation’s cyber defenses, and called on President Donald Trump to publicly identify the perpetrator of a massive breach of U.S. government agencies.