SORT Order Oldest First Newest First Has Video - Any - Yes No FILTER Date Range Start date End date Category - Any - Arts & Entertainment Business Crime & Law Education Health Politics Science & Nature Sports Keyword(s) Jul 24, 2018 Chicago Company Installs ‘Self-Aware’ Robot That Sorts Recycling Chicago-based Lakeshore Recycling System is the first company in the U.S. to install a new “self-aware” machine that sorts through recycled materials. Jul 24, 2018 Cursive Writing Coming Back to CPS Elementary Schools Chicago Public Schools is updating its teaching policy around the handwriting form to meet new state law requirements. Jul 24, 2018 Remembering Oak Park Record Store Owner Val Camilletti The legendary owner of Val’s halla, which celebrates 46 years in business this weekend, died Monday after a two-year battle with breast cancer. Jul 24, 2018 Longtime WFMT Host Carl Grapentine Signs Off A very familiar voice on our classical music sister station is retiring. A look at the on- and off-air musical life of WFMT’s Carl Grapentine. Jul 23, 2018 Viewer Feedback: ‘Thank You for Covering This!’ Our story about a planned protest outside McDonald’s new West Loop headquarters drew a lot of comments. Jul 23, 2018 July 23, 2018 - Full Show Watch the July 23, 2018 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.” Jul 23, 2018 Major Transformation Coming to Chicago’s 75th Street Train Corridor Chicago is the crossroads of rail traffic in the U.S., but the area’s railroad infrastructure has failed to keep up with increasing traffic. How a new project will address one of the biggest problems in Chicago’s antiquated rail system. Jul 23, 2018 Parties Near Agreement on Chicago Police Consent Decree An agreement to bring federal court oversight to the Chicago Police Department is nearly finished – with one major hang-up. Jul 23, 2018 Ald. Ricardo Munoz to Retire from City Council, ‘Make Some Real Money’ He has represented Chicago’s 22nd Ward since 1993 but announced Monday he will not run for re-election. Ald. Ricardo Munoz joins us to discuss his major career move. Jul 23, 2018 Cook County Officials Report Measles Exposure in City, Suburbs Health officials are reporting a confirmed case of measles in a Cook County resident who visited a restaurant and grocery store in the city and suburbs earlier this month. Jul 23, 2018 Chicago Theater Recommendations from Hedy Weiss Theater critic Hedy Weiss gives us her take on a Tennessee Williams classic, an Elvis musical full of glitz and hits and more on Chicago-area stages. Jul 23, 2018 ‘Historic’ Deal Creates Chicago’s Only Public Law School The University of Illinois at Chicago is merging with the John Marshall Law School, creating the first and only public law school in Chicago. Jul 23, 2018 Family Made Tortillas and Pitas Round Out Chicago’s Food Culture They’re round, flat and hold some of your favorite fillings. We visit the Chicago-area factories where tortillas and pitas are made. Jul 23, 2018 Study: Resting in Green Space Sharpens Focus – If You Stay Offline Next time you step outside to mentally recharge, leave your phone at your desk. A new study finds using electronics outdoors counteracts nature’s restorative properties. Jul 23, 2018 CPS to Revise Student Suspension, Bullying Guidelines The Board of Education this week will vote on updates to its student code of conduct policy in an effort to promote equitable discipline practices throughout the school district. Load More Thanks to our sponsors: