The COVID-19 pandemic means this year’s holiday season will be like no other. Dr. Emily Landon, an infectious disease specialist at UChicago Medicine, gives advice on how to safely navigate the holidays.
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Bears on 3-Game Skid as Offense Fails to Fire
Former Bears offensive lineman James “Big Cat” Williams weighs in on fans rushing the field after a Notre Dame win and the Bears upcoming Monday night game against the Vikings.
Chicago’s Top Doctor Says Pfizer Vaccine Potentially ‘Very, Very Important’ in COVID-19 Fight
Chicago and Illinois are in the midst of the largest surge in new COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began. We discuss a promising announcement from Pfizer with Dr. Allison Arwady.
Cook County State’s Attorney Foxx Doubles Down on Reform Agenda After Victory
“Moving forward, we want to double down on our efforts of focusing our attention on violent crime, on gun crimes that have devastated our communities this year and has been a stubborn issue for years past,” Kim Foxx said Wednesday.
Bears Coach Criticized for Poor Play-Calling, Quarterback Questions Return
An ugly loss for the Bears Monday night. Can fans hope for anything better against the Saints on Sunday?
Candidate Forum: Former Judge O’Brien Aims to Unseat Cook County State’s Attorney Foxx
It’s one of the most contentious races on the Cook County ballot. Former Cook County judge and prosecutor Patrick O’Brien talks about his campaign to unseat Democratic incumbent Kim Foxx.
Bears Start Season with Best Record Since 2012
Debating the merits of the Bears 5-1 record is all the rage, but we should know if it’s for real over the next several weeks, as they face some tough teams.
Candidate Forum: Campaign Veteran Oberweis Looks to Unseat Democrat Underwood in 14th District
Republican state Sen. Jim Oberweis discusses his effort to unseat incumbent Rep. Lauren Underwood, a Democrat, in Illinois’ 14th Congressional District.
Winning Ugly: Bears Reach 4-1 Record But Fail to Convince
The Bears have a 4-1 record after eking out a 1-point win over the Buccaneers on Thursday, but that record may flatter them. Former Bears offensive lineman James "Big Cat" Williams gives us his take.
Northwestern Study: 1 in 5 Chicagoans Test Positive for Coronavirus Antibodies
Far more Chicagoans may have been infected by COVID-19 than previously thought. We discuss the preliminary findings of a new study with Dr. Elizabeth McNally of Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
New City Initiative Aims at Giving Young Learners the Chance to Thrive
“As a city, we must ensure every child, regardless of their ZIP code, receives a high-quality early education, providing them the tools and opportunities they need to thrive,” said Mayor Lightfoot in a statement.
Stuttering Bears Face Quarterback Legend Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Quarterback Nick Foles fails to get the job done against the Colts. Can the Bears find an offense Thursday night? Former Bears offensive lineman James “Big Cat” Williams gives us his take.
Preying on the Vulnerable: Half of Trafficked Women and Girls Are Immigrants
Human trafficking has increased by as much as 40% during the coronavirus pandemic, according to the anti-trafficking group Polaris. Dr. Izabel Olson talks about how to break the cycle of abuse.
Bears Bench Trubisky, Foles to Start Against Colts
Former Bears offensive lineman James "Big Cat" Williams previews the matchup against the Colts.
Could Ranked-Choice Voting Reduce Partisanship in Politics?
Voters are about to go to the polls to choose one candidate for each race on the ballot. But what if they could pick multiple candidates for each race, ranked in order of their preference?
Bears Undefeated But Questions Remain After 1st Two Games
The Bears are 2-0 but they barely beat the Giants last week after dominating the first half. What do the Bears need to remain undefeated?
Study: Vitamin D Deficiency May Raise Risk of Getting COVID-19
Researchers at the University of Chicago Medicine have found an apparent link between vitamin D deficiency and the likelihood of getting COVID-19. Paleontologist Neil Shubin has details on that story and more.
Illinois Tech’s New Innovation Hub Leader Aims to Make Entrepreneurship Accessible to All
Maryam Saleh, an entrepreneur and Chicago-based computational neuroscientist, tells us about her new role leading the Ed Kaplan Family Institute for Innovation and Tech Entrepreneurship at the Illinois Institute of Technology.
Bears vs. Giants Preview: Chicago Looks to Build on Last Week’s 4th Quarter, Start 2-0
After a come-from-way-behind victory against Detroit, the Bears now face the New York Giants in the home opener on Sunday. Former Bears player James “Big Cat” Williams has this preview.
Trump Calls For More Stimulus Money, Pritzker Warns of ‘Thousands’ of State Layoffs
“State and municipal budgets across the nation and here in Illinois are being decimated,” Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Wednesday. “It’s not a blue state problem or a red state problem.”
Social Media Misinformation a Major Challenge for Election Authorities, Voters
In an age when false information can be disseminated to millions with a single tweet or Facebook post, combatting that misinformation is all the more important. What election officials are doing to dispel misleading myths.
US EPA Rolls Back Obama-Era Regulations that Protect Lake Michigan Water
Will new EPA regulations allow a Wisconsin power plant to dump more toxic metals into Lake Michigan? Chicago Tribune reporter Michael Hawthorne explains.
Opponents of Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park Considering Appeal to US Supreme Court
We speak with Protect Our Parks founder and president Herb Caplan about the latest in the legal battle over the $500 million project planned for Chicago’s South Side.
Argonne, Fermilab at Forefront of ‘Transformational’ Quantum Research
Quantum technology is expected to transform our world, and Chicago appears to be at the center of this quantum acceleration, thanks to funding from the Department of Energy to establish two quantum research centers locally.
Local GOP Lawmakers Praise First Lady’s ‘Home Run’ RNC Speech
The president’s wife and children present the case for their dad’s reelection. Republican state lawmakers share their thoughts about the Republican National Convention so far.
Local Republicans Expect Economic Optimism, ‘Law and Order’ Message from RNC
The leader of the Chicago Republican Party said Monday that he is expecting to hear a strong “law and order” message from this week’s National Republican Convention combined with a hopeful economic vision for the future.
