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September 24, 2019 - Full Show

Watch the Sept. 24, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

Class-Action Suit Says Chicago’s Lack of Blind-Accessible Crossing Signals Violates ADA

Less than 1% of Chicago crosswalks have accessible pedestrian signals. A new lawsuit filed against the city claims that’s indicative of a “systemic failure.”

US Official Expects ‘Hundreds More’ Cases of Vaping Illness

The number of vaping-related illnesses in the U.S. could soon climb much higher, a public health official said Tuesday.

Trubisky, Bears Get Offense on Track, Beat Redskins 31-15

After the Chicago Bears’ offense was slow to get going this season, Mitchell Trubisky was excited to speed things up.

Banned Books: Librarians Push Back Against Censorship

It’s Banned Books Week, an annual event organized by the Chicago-based American Library Association to highlight the threat of censorship. Find out which books were challenged most in 2018.

One of Lightfoot’s Loudest City Council Critics Speaks Out

In a recent op-ed published in the Chicago Sun-Times, Ald. Anthony Beale outlined his frustrations with Mayor Lori Lightfoot. Beale joins “Chicago Tonight” in conversation.

Crain’s Headlines: Cash Infusion for High-Profile CTA Project

U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley announces $100 million in federal funding for a major Chicago Transit Authority project. The most visible portion of the project – the Belmont Avenue flyover – is scheduled to begin within days. 

Illinois Considers Banning Flavored E-Cigarettes

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has been critical of the vaping industry, and now Illinois lawmakers are considering statewide action.

Schools Consider Unrestricted Locker Room Access for Transgender Students

A suburban high school district that’s faced years of court battles over equal locker room access is considering a big policy change.

Where Have the Wild Birds Gone? 3 Billion Fewer Than 1970

North America’s skies are lonelier and quieter as nearly 3 billion fewer wild birds soar in the air than in 1970, a comprehensive study shows.

27 Illinois Counties Eligible for Federal Aid After Near-Record Flooding

Steady rain throughout much of the spring led to the state’s worst flooding in more than 25 years, according to the Illinois Emergency Management Agency. More than two dozen counties can now apply for federal funding to help with recovery efforts.

At UN, Trump Focuses on Religious Freedom, Not Climate

President Donald Trump made his political priorities clear Monday within an hour of arriving at the United Nations for a three-day visit: He breezed by a major climate change summit to focus instead on religious persecution.

September 23, 2019 - Full Show

Watch the Sept. 23, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

Attempted Murder Charges Filed Against Man Accused of Shooting CPD Officer, Woman

Michael Blackman, 45, was charged Monday with five counts of attempted murder. He remains hospitalized after he was shot multiple times by arresting officers over the weekend.

‘Deficit of Trust’: At UN, Leaders of a Warming World Gather

The planet is getting hotter, and tackling that climate peril will grab the spotlight as world leaders gather for their annual meeting at the United Nations this week.