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February 15, 2021 - Full Show
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Watch the Feb. 15, 2021 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”
Chicago Tonight: Black Voices, Feb. 14, 2021 - Full Show
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Remembering the torture inflicted on dozens of Black men under former Police Cmdr. Jon Burge. Black Voices Book Club explores “White Fright.” A museum honors the “father of modern Chicago blues.”
Dangerously Cold Wind Chills Blast Chicago Area
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Valentine’s Day in the Chicago area will be a dangerously chilly affair, with all of northern Illinois under a wind chill advisory issued by the National Weather Service.
Chicago Tonight: Latino Voices, Feb. 13, 2021 - Full Show
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We talk vaccine equity with a member of President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 task force, visit a small business incubator in Humboldt Park, and learn how to make Mexican drinking chocolate from scratch.
February 11, 2021 - Full Show
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Watch the Feb. 11, 2021 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”
February 10, 2021 - Full Show
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Watch the Feb. 10, 2021 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”
Crain’s Headlines: CDC Director Suggests Preflight COVID-19 Testing
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Could passengers on domestic flights soon be tested for COVID-19 before takeoff? Crain’s Chicago Business editor Ann Dwyer has details on that story and more business news.
Chicago Tonight: Black Voices, Feb. 7, 2021 - Full Show
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How Black history is being taught in schools. Life after prison in this week’s Black Voices Book Club pick. A look back at WTTW’s “Our People” with Jim Tilmon, and teaching young men to be gentlemen.
Chicago Tonight: Latino Voices, Feb. 6, 2021 - Full Show
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It’s not just their health that’s at risk: COVID-19 is threatening Latinos struggling to keep their homes. Plus: Distribution centers are growing fast, but so are concerns about their impact.
Crain’s Headlines: A New Gig for Theo Epstein
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The former president of baseball operations for the Chicago Cubs has got himself another gig. Crain’s Chicago Business editor Ann Dwyer has details on that story and more business news.
Chicago Tonight: Black Voices, Jan. 31, 2021 - Full Show
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The presidents of the National Urban League and the Chicago Urban League on racial equity. We travel the “U.S. Civil Rights Trail” in our book club. Remembering Bessie Coleman, the original fly girl.
Chicago Moves to Phase 4 of State’s Reopening Plan: IDPH
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State officials announced Sunday that Chicago is ready to relax some restrictions aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19. See what is and is not changing under the new set of rules.
Winter Storm Blankets Chicago Area with 5-10 Inches of Snow — And Counting
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For the second time in a week, Chicago is digging out after a massive snowfall.
Chicago Tonight: Latino Voices, Jan. 30, 2021 - Full Show
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As COVID-19 mitigations ease, how are Latino communities faring in Chicago? Aldermen debate expanding protections for immigrants. A Cesar Chavez throwback. And the need for Latino mentors.
Crain’s Headlines: Rebranding for WGN America
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WGN America is changing its name and focus. Crain’s Chicago Business editor Ann Dwyer has details on that story and more business news.
Chicago Tonight: Black Voices, Jan. 24, 2021 - Full Show
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Looking back at this week’s historic inauguration with local journalists. Remembering civil rights icon Ida B. Wells, with her great-granddaughter. And honoring another pioneer, the late Jim Tilmon.
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