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South Side Coalition Tells Obama Center Obstructionists: Enough Is Enough

Opponents of the Obama Presidential Center care more about trees and traffic than they do about people impacted by decades of systemic disinvestment, proponents of the project said in an open letter.

Shomari Legghette Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murder of CPD Cmdr. Paul Bauer

A jury found the defendant guilty in March on each of the six charges he faced: two counts of first-degree murder, two counts of first-degree murder of a peace officer and two counts of armed violence.

North Suburbs Hit with COVID-19 Restrictions Starting on Halloween

By the end of the week, Chicago and the surrounding suburbs will be operating under tightened rules designed to stop the spread of the coronavirus, including a suspension of indoor services at bars and restaurants.

Lightfoot: I Didn’t Ask For ‘Special Treatment’ from Pritzker During COVID-19 Surge

Mayor Lori Lightfoot says she spoke with Gov. J.B. Pritzker for about an hour on Wednesday, a day after the serious split between the officials leading the effort to stem the pandemic spilled into public view.

Pandemic Creates Challenges, Opportunities for Doulas, Expectant Families

Doulas are trained to provide support to pregnant women during labor and delivery. But the arrival of COVID-19 has changed that hands-on relationship to one that relies on virtual connections.

Mother Charged With Felony After Kidnapping Call Led to Massive Manhunt

Sade Owens faces a single felony charge for falsely reporting the kidnapping of her son Jaylen Mojica, which sparked an extensive manhunt Monday that involved Chicago officers from across the city, police helicopters and K-9 units.

October 28, 2020 - Full Show

Watch the Oct. 28, 2020 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

Lawyers: Cop Video Doesn’t Show Fatal Shooting of Black Man

Lawyers for two Black people who were shot by suburban Chicago police said Wednesday that video shared by authorities showed a bullet-riddled car but not the entire incident.

Got Leaves? Rake ‘Em, Bag ‘Em and Call 311

Leaves don’t belong in the streets, or in dumpsters. Call 311 for a yard waste pickup after you’ve raked and bagged your leaves.

Woman Injured in Police Shooting Says Cops Let Boyfriend Die

A woman who was shot by police last week in suburban Chicago said Tuesday that officers did nothing more than cover her boyfriend with a blanket after he was shot and left him on the ground to die.

Worst Place, Worst Time: Trump Faces Virus Spike in Midwest

As President Trump enters a frenzied final week of campaigning, he continues to hold mass rallies that often defy local public health rules. The campaign says supporters are merely exercising their First Amendment rights. 

Lightfoot Pushes Back After Pritzker Suspends Indoor Dining, Drinking in Chicago

Mayor Lori Lightfoot pushed back late Tuesday on Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s order to suspend indoor dining and drinking in Chicago, the latest sign of a serious split between the officials leading the effort to stem the pandemic.

Ask Geoffrey: The Story of Hyde Park’s Rosalie Villas

A tucked-away street on the city's South Side is a time capsule from the days before the neighborhood was even part of Chicago. Geoffrey Baer explains.

Many Young People Stepping Up as Poll Workers for 2020 Election

A high-turnout election in the middle of a pandemic that is surging across the country presents a host of challenges. How state and local election authorities are working to fill the void.

DePaul Researchers Help Narrow Data Gap in COVID-19 Testing

When the pandemic hit, city officials found there was a significant information gap when trying to collect race and ethnicity data. What researchers at DePaul University is doing to help narrow that gap.