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Chicago Man Who Says He Was Tortured Into False Confession Now Suing City, Police Officers

Arnold Day claims he was tortured into falsely confessing to two murders in 1991. After 26 years in prison, he’s now suing the city of Chicago.

‘I Was Appalled’: Black Customers Say Host Told Them to Move

An attorney representing a group of black customers who say they were asked to change tables at a Chicago-area Buffalo Wild Wings because of their skin color urged the restaurant chain Tuesday to make wholesale changes to avoid a discrimination lawsuit.

1 in 2 Seriously Ill Medicare Enrollees Struggles with Bills

More than half of seriously ill Medicare enrollees face financial hardships with medical bills, with prescription drug costs the leading problem, according to a study published Monday.

Congestion Plan or Regressive Tax? A Debate Over Ride-Hailing Fee Hikes

If you rely on ride-hailing services such as Uber and Lyft to get around Chicago, your fare could soon be higher. How a fee hike could impact Chicagoans – and the city.

US Tells UN it is Bidding Adieu to Paris Climate Deal

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Monday touted America’s carbon pollution cuts and called the Paris deal an “unfair economic burden” to the U.S. economy.

State Elections Board: ‘We’re Under Constant Threat’ from Foreign Interference

The 2020 election is just under a year away, and both federal and state election authorities say the threat of foreign interference is ramping up.

How the Chicago Teachers Union Contract Helps Students, Teachers

Smaller class sizes and more counselors and nurses. We discuss the changes coming to Chicago Public Schools if teachers ratify a new five-year contract.

Is Time Running Out for the Seasonal Clock Change?

The Illinois Senate is scheduled to take up a bill next week to make daylight saving time permanent. And it’s not just politicians who want to beat the clock. A local sleep expert sounds the alarm on why we should end the seasonal time shift.

There’s Plenty of Time for Play at Arcade-Themed Rescue The Catcade

In Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood, there’s an animal shelter with a twist. We visit an arcade-themed cat rescue and lounge that’s helping foster feline friendships.

Driving While Stoned: Police Still Lack Reliable Test

As the legalization of recreational marijuana approaches, police have no reliable test for whether a person is driving under its influence. What science tells us about marijuana use and safe driving.

Chicago Police Publish New Data on Civilian Complaints

The Chicago Police Department on Monday released data on each of the 40,497 total officer misconduct complaints filed between January 2007 and February 2019. What that data shows.

Crain’s Headlines: Ousted McDonald’s CEO ‘Demonstrated Poor Judgement’

In an email to employees, former McDonald’s CEO Steve Easterbrook acknowledged he had a relationship with an employee and said it was a mistake. He had been CEO since 2015.

Farmer’s Love of Trees Leads to Lifelong Hunt for Heirloom Apples

When Al Westerman’s grandparents bought a farm in Northern Illinois in 1911, it came with a house, a barn and an apple orchard. Now, he collects heirloom apple trees and grows more than 100 varieties. 

A Breathtaking Rendering of Beethoven, and a Richly Sonic New ‘Dream’

Together with the brilliant musicians of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Maestro Riccardo Muti and violinist Leonidas Kavakos launched into an absolutely spellbinding performance of Beethoven’s “Violin Concerto in D Major.”

November 4, 2019 - Full Show

Watch the Nov. 4, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”