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July 16, 2019 - Full Show

Watch the July 16, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

Study: Perinatal Depression Screenings May Miss Suicidal Thoughts

Mandated screenings for perinatal depression may overlook a significant portion of women who are struggling with suicidal thoughts, according to a new study from the University of Illinois. 

Report on Climate Change Warns of ‘Killer Heat’ in US

Illinois residents experience roughly two days each year in which the heat index surpasses 105 degrees Fahreneit. Within roughly three decades, that number could rise to 26 days per year, according to a new report.

R. Kelly Denied Bond, Pleads Not Guilty to New Federal Charges

The embattled R&B superstar, who has been the subject of sexual assault accusations for decades, won’t be allowed to walk free while facing his latest legal battle.

Go Grind! Chicago Skateboard Camp Shows Kids the Basics in City Skate Parks

The Chicago Park District teams up with a local organization to offer youth skateboarding camps and clinics at skate parks across the city. We “drop in” for a look at Go Grind.

Florida Expert Captures Elusive Alligator at Humboldt Park Lagoon

The alligator had a good run as day after day the people hunting for him in a Chicago lagoon came up empty, but in the end he was no match for an expert the city shipped in from Florida.

Man Whose Family Died in Boeing 737 Max Crash: Scrap the Jet

A man who lost his wife, mother-in-law and three young children in the crash of a 737 Max in Ethiopia says Boeing should scrap the plane and top executives should resign and face criminal charges.

Coyotes’ Cries Herald a Ferocious New Steppenwolf Take on ‘True West’

Steppenwolf’s fabled 1982 production of Sam Shepard’s darkly comic tale is a foundational part of Chicago theater history. And now, two of the company’s “next generation” of actors are bringing their own high-octane intensity to the play.

ICE Raids Rattle Chicago’s Immigrant Communities

Immigration raids in Chicago and around the nation stoked fear, but there were very few reports of mass detentions and deportations. We discuss the ICE deportation operations with Ruth Lopez-McCarthy and Randy Ramey.

Despite Trump Threats, ICE Raids Fail to Materialize in Chicago

There has been no sign yet of a beefed-up presence from Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Chicago. Nonetheless, several immigrants’ rights groups and concerned citizens are trying to combat the fear those threats have caused.

House Hunting: Design Competition Selects Bungalow for the 21st Century

Bungalows have served Chicago families for a hundred years. Could this new design by Greg Tamborino be the bungalow of the future? Blair Kamin weighs in.

At Museum of Science and Industry, a Brave New World of Wearable Tech

The exhibition “Wired to Wear” aims to lift the veil on clothing and accessories that can boost your health and wellness – or just express your creativity.

Chicago Corruption Walking Tour Begins Final Season

A Chicago walking tour enters its final season of investigating the city’s corrupt past – and present. Local journalist Paul Dailing, who started the tour in 2016, join us in discussion.

Jurors Likely to Begin Deliberating Brendt Christensen Sentence This Week

More than a month after they first began hearing testimony, jurors in the trial of Brendt Christensen are likely to begin deliberating this week over his appropriate sentence: life in prison or death.

From Oil and Gas to CBD, Northbrook-Based UL Combats Explosion Hazards

A facility at safety certification company UL (Underwriters Laboratories) is working to keep potentially explosive environments safe. But you might be surprised how prevalent those environments can be – and the common things that might trigger a safety hazard.