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Warmer Temperatures Ahead in Chicago, But First: More Snow
After numerous winter storms this month left much of the Chicago area blanketed in an entire season’s worth of snowfall and ushered in dangerously cold wind chills, warmer temperatures are expected in the coming days. But first: more snow.
Chicago Tonight: Latino Voices, Feb. 20, 2021 - Full Show
How Chicagoans are stepping up to help the homeless in their communities. Getting the COVID-19 vaccine to the hardest-hit communities. Remembering the Cuban Comet in this week’s throwback.
Chicago Tonight: Black Voices, Feb. 14, 2021 - Full Show
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
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
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.
Crain’s Headlines: CDC Director Suggests Preflight COVID-19 Testing
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
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
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
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
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
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
For the second time in a week, Chicago is digging out after a massive snowfall.
Chicago Tonight: Latino Voices, Jan. 30, 2021 - Full Show
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.
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