SORT Order Oldest FirstNewest First Has Video - Any -YesNo FILTER Date Range Start date End date Category - Any -Arts & EntertainmentBusinessCrime & LawEducationHealthPoliticsScience & NatureSports Keyword(s) Oct 4, 2019 Survey: Stress, Drug Abuse Top Issues Facing Chicago Youth Stress, drug abuse and depression are among the top 10 health issues facing Chicago youth, according to a citywide survey of adults. Oct 4, 2019 Judge Finds No Bias from Jussie Smollett Special Prosecutor Dan Webb A Chicago judge decided Friday to keep a special prosecutor looking into why the state’s attorney’s office abruptly dismissed charges against actor Jussie Smollett, finding there’s “no indication he harbors any bias.” Oct 4, 2019 ‘Driving Force’ Behind Murder of 9-Year-Old Tyshawn Lee Guilty of Murder While he didn’t fire the fatal shots that killed 9-year-old Tyshawn Lee, prosecutors say Corey Morgan was the “driving force” behind the boy’s execution in 2015. On Friday, Morgan was found guilty of murder for his role in one of Chicago’s most horrific crimes. Oct 4, 2019 Duckworth, Booker File Bill to Reduce Cost of Solar Energy for Poor Families The Low-Income Solar Energy Act would expand an existing program and create new ones to make solar energy more affordable for low-income Americans. Oct 4, 2019 White House Prepares Formal Objection to Impeachment Probe President Donald Trump said Friday the White House is preparing a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi formally objecting to the Democrats’ impeachment inquiry without an official vote. Oct 4, 2019 Some in GOP Want Trump Inquiry But Balk at Impeachment Talk The handful of lawmakers who say they’re “troubled” or concerned by the allegations account for a small fraction of the 197 House Republicans. Still, their comments represent thin cracks in what has been a solid foundation for Trump. Oct 3, 2019 Comedian Damon Williams Stands Up for Hometown of Chicago Damon Williams has worked at City Hall, Subway and – for the last 27 years – has been a very busy stand-up comic. We catch up with Williams ahead of his benefit for Teamwork Englewood on Friday. Oct 3, 2019 Gunman Guilty in Brutal Slaying of 9-Year-Old Tyshawn Lee Dwright Boone-Doty has been found guilty of murder in what remains one of the most shocking and horrific murders in Chicago’s recent history. Oct 3, 2019 Minimum Wage Debate: Should Tipped Workers Also ‘Fight for $15’? Should tipped workers make the same minimum wage as non-tipped workers? We discuss the pros and cons of a pending ordinance in City Council that would raise the city’s minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2021 – including for those who earn tips. Oct 3, 2019 1 Year After Van Dyke Conviction, How is Chicago Handling Police Misconduct? It’s been one year since former Chicago Police Office Jason Van Dyke was convicted of murdering 17-year-old Laquan McDonald. We discuss issues related to police misconduct and accountability. Oct 3, 2019 House Committee Holds Hearing on Gun Violence in Chicago Several members of the Illinois congressional delegation heard testimony Thursday about gun violence, and legislation aimed at addressing it. Oct 3, 2019 October 3, 2019 - Full Show Watch the Oct. 3, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.” Oct 3, 2019 Crain’s Headlines: Ken Griffin’s $125 Million Gift to Chicago’s MSI Ken Griffin has buildings, gallery wings and exhibitions named after him in Palm Beach, New York and Chicago. Now the local hedge fund billionaire’s latest gift of $125 million will put his name on an entire museum. Oct 3, 2019 Bears vs. Raiders: Mack Faces Former Team in London The Chicago Bears head across the pond for their matchup with the Oakland Raiders. Former Bears offensive lineman James “Big Cat” Williams has a preview. Oct 3, 2019 102 Cases of Vaping Illnesses in Illinois, Health Officials Report More than 100 Illinois residents are among 1,080 people across the country who have been hospitalized for severe breathing illnesses related to vaping, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday. Load More Thanks to our sponsors: