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COVID-19 in Illinois: 4,062 New Cases, 24 Additional Deaths
A day after reporting a record number of new COVID-19 cases over a 24-hour period in Illinois, state health officials said another 4,000-plus residents had become infected with the virus.
Chicago Tonight: Latino Voices, Oct. 24, 2020 - Full Show
What you need to know about the so-called fair tax amendment. A win for Southwest Side residents fighting gentrification. Why Dia de los Muertos is a family reunion. And we visit a Peruvian kitchen.
Crain’s Headlines: Boeing Max 737 is Coming Back
American Airlines says it’s bringing Boeing 737 Max planes back into service. Crain’s Chicago Business Editor Ann Dwyer takes us behind the headlines of that story and more.
Chicago Tonight: Black Voices, Oct. 18, 2020 - Full Show
Meet the highest-ranking Black woman in the Chicago Police Department and a trauma surgeon making safety his specialty. Also: the horrific history of racism on the small screen.
COVID-19 in Illinois: 4,245 New Cases, 22 Additional Deaths
Pritzker: Trump is ‘modeling bad behavior’
Gov. J.B. Pritzker responds to criticism from the president Sunday as state health officials report more than 4,200 new cases of the coronavirus and a slight increase in the statewide test positivity rate to 5.3%.
Chicago Tonight: Latino Voices, Oct. 17, 2020 - Full Show
Latino supporters of President Trump on the reasons behind their votes. Domestic violence is on the rise during the pandemic, especially for Latino households. And we check in with the “Tamale Guy.”
Mapa: Sitios de Votación Temprana en Chicago Elecciones Generales 2020
Adicionalmente: Preguntas frecuentes del proceso de votación para los residentes de Chicago y los suburbios del condado de Cook
La votación temprana para las elecciones generales del 3 de Noviembre ha comenzado.
Crain’s Headlines: Southwest to Fly From O’Hare
For the first time since it began flying to Chicago in 1985, Southwest Airlines will begin flying from O'Hare. Crain’s Chicago Business reporter Danny Ecker joins us with that story and more.
Chicago Tonight: Black Voices, Oct. 11, 2020 - Full Show
With Sen. Kamala Harris on the ticket, advocates discuss the power of Black women at the ballot box. A throwback to funnyman Bernie Mac. And we’ll get a taste of some Black-owned restaurants.
COVID-19 in Illinois: 2,727 New Cases, 9 Additional Deaths
State health officials reported more than 2,700 new cases of the coronavirus Sunday, bringing statewide totals to 319,150 cases and 8,984 deaths since the first infection was reported in Illinois in late January.
Chicago Tonight: Latino Voices, Oct. 10, 2020 - Full Show
Community members in Little Village fight to retain their cultural identity. The need for LGBTQ role models. And in La Ultima Palabra: closing the health disparity gap for Latinos.
Crain’s Headlines: Company Scores Big With Downtown Sublease
Here’s a rarity in the downtown office market amid the pandemic: a company secures a sublease for its office space. Crain’s Chicago Business Editor Ann Dwyer joins us with that story and more.
Chicago Tonight: Black Voices, Oct. 4, 2020 - Full Show
Why some Black voters say more Black Americans should support President Trump. Colon cancer screenings in the Black community. And the special way South Shore neighbors are making their voices heard.
Map: Early Voting Locations in Chicago for the 2020 General Election
Plus: Voting FAQ for Chicago and suburban Cook County residents
Early voting is underway at the city’s downtown “super site” and another 50 neighborhood locations. Here’s everything you need to know.
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