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COVID-19 in Illinois: State Surpasses 300K Cases
State health officials reported 1,453 new cases of the coronavirus Sunday and 17 additional deaths, bringing statewide totals to 301,541 cases and 8,791 deaths since the first infection was reported in Illinois in late January.
Chicago Tonight: Latino Voices, Oct. 3, 2020 - Full Show
What were your takeaways from the first presidential debate? Two reporters share what they heard — and didn’t hear. The pandemic’s impact on sex trafficking. And meet a teenage mariachi band.
Crain’s Headlines: Boeing Braces for Cuts
Boeing announces layoffs, United announces pay cuts and a Lincoln Park apartment sells for a high price. Crain’s Chicago Business Editor Ann Dwyer joins us with the stories behind the headlines.
Chicago Tonight: Black Voices, Sept. 27, 2020 - Full Show
Boosting the census response in hard-to-count communities. Black Chicago police officers tell us what the job is like right now. And a visit to a West Side record store that sells a little bit of everything.
COVID-19 in Illinois: 1,604 New Cases, 14 Additional Deaths
New coronavirus cases reported by state health officials bring statewide totals to 287,930 cases and 8,601 deaths since the first infection was reported in Illinois in late January.
Chicago Tonight: Latino Voices, Sept. 26, 2020 - Full Show
More time for the census count, but will it matter? Straight talk about Latino representation in Hollywood. How some Southwest Siders are helping people stay connected during the pandemic.
Crain’s Headlines: Old Post Office Debuts Massive Rooftop Park
Could the pandemic affect the Old Post Office’s leases with high-profile tenants? Crain’s Chicago Business reporter Danny Ecker joins us with the stories behind the headlines.
Chicago Tonight: Black Voices, Sept. 20, 2020 - Full Show
Chicago’s top doctor on closing the life expectancy gap between Black and White residents. A nonprofit takes stock in local youth. A father and son duo takes us on a tour through “Boarded Up Chicago.”
COVID-19 in Illinois: 1,402 New Cases, 14 Additional Deaths
New cases of the coronavirus reported Sunday by state health officials bring statewide totals to 274,258 cases and 8,450 deaths since the first infection was reported in Illinois in late January.
Chicago Tonight: Latino Voices, Sept. 19, 2020 - Full Show
Efforts to increase affordable housing. The third anniversary of Hurricane Maria that devastated Puerto Rico. Celebrating the contributions of Latinos as Hispanic Heritage Months gets underway.
Crain’s Headlines: Amazon Begins Hiring Binge in Chicago
The e-commerce giant is opening more distribution centers in Chicago — and plans to hire thousands. Crain’s Chicago Business Editor Ann Dwyer joins us with the stories behind the headlines.
COVID-19 in Illinois: 1,462 New Cases, 14 Additional Deaths
More than 1,400 new cases of the coronavirus and 14 deaths were reported Sunday by state health officials, bringing statewide totals to 261,371 cases and 8,309 deaths since the first infection was reported in Illinois in late January.
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