SORT Order Oldest FirstNewest First Has Video - Any -YesNo FILTER Date Range Start date End date Category - Any -Arts & EntertainmentBusinessCrime & LawEducationHealthPoliticsScience & NatureSports Keyword(s) Jun 18, 2019 Hospital Largely Cleared in Newborn Cut from Womb Case Investigators have largely cleared Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn for how it dealt with a Chicago woman accused of cutting a baby from his mother’s womb and claiming him as her own. Jun 18, 2019 Cancer Diagnosis Leads to Donation of 400 Rare, Valuable Books In recent years, Bob Connors found a new passion and expertise. Now, he’s offering it to the world. Jun 18, 2019 State Leader Defends Personal Stake in Illinois’ Gambling Industry A recent investigation revealed that Illinois Senate Minority Leader Bill Brady has a “business interest” in Midwest Electronics Gaming, a prominent video gaming company. On Tuesday, Brady commented on the business. Jun 18, 2019 Illinois’ Gaming Expansion Could Be a Losing Bet for Problem Gamblers As Illinois prepares to expand gambling to every corner of the state – including slot machines at O’Hare and Midway airports – supporters tout the generation of much-needed revenue to help plug a massive budget deficit. But at what cost? Jun 18, 2019 ‘16 Shots’ Documentary Examines Fatal Shooting of Laquan McDonald The murder of Laquan McDonald and ensuing public outrage in Chicago are the focus of a new documentary on Showtime. We speak with “16 Shots” writer and director Rick Rowley. Jun 18, 2019 Lightfoot: Independent Commission Should Redraw City’s 50 Wards The decennial redrawing of Chicago’s 50 ward boundaries is messy and anything but transparent. Mayor Lori Lightfoot calls the current map an obvious case of gerrymandering, and says it’s bad for Chicago residents. Jun 18, 2019 Closing Arguments Expected This Week in Death-Penalty Trial of Brendt Christensen Federal prosecutors and Brendt Christensen’s defense team are each expected to call their final witnesses before Friday. Among those slated to testify: Christensen’s former girlfriend, who wore a wire for the FBI, and his ex-wife. Jun 18, 2019 Cook County Health Program Focuses on ‘Whole Person Care’ How addressing homelessness, access to food and other social needs improves a patient’s overall health – and reduces costs. A 2017 study found treating patients with just one risk factor was $65 more per month than those with none. Jun 18, 2019 June 18, 2019 - Full Show Watch the June 18, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.” Jun 18, 2019 US Sending Troops to Mideast Amid Gulf Tensions over Iran The U.S. is sending 1,000 more troops to the Middle East as tensions in the Persian Gulf mounted over Iran’s announcement it will not comply with the international agreement that keeps it from making nuclear weapons. Jun 17, 2019 High Court Avoids New Case over Same-Sex Wedding Cake The Supreme Court decided Monday against a high-stakes, election-year case about the competing rights of gay and lesbian couples and merchants who refuse to provide services for same-sex weddings. Jun 17, 2019 June 17, 2019 - Full Show Watch the June 17, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.” Jun 17, 2019 State Supreme Court Justice Anne Burke Angers Some with Judicial Pick Illinois Supreme Court Justice Anne Burke received blowback from faith and community leaders on Chicago’s West Side for appointing a white woman to fill a vacancy formerly held by a black woman. Jun 17, 2019 Ready or Not, Electric Scooters Arrive on Chicago’s West Side Dockless electric scooters – 2,500 of them – arrive in Chicago as the city launches its pilot program, but will riders stay safe? Jun 17, 2019 Move of Beachside Music Fest Prompts Pushback Over Endangered Birds Organizers of Mamby on the Beach want to move the music festival to Montrose Beach, but conservationists are pushing back because of two endangered birds living at the site. Load More Thanks to our sponsors: