A sweeping criminal justice bill becomes law in Illinois. The history of social reformer Ada S. McKinley. Black Voices Book Club checks out “BeBop Fairy Tales.” Plus, a throwback with Sammy Davis Jr.
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Chicago Tonight: Latino Voices, Feb. 27, 2021 - Full Show
WTTW News | Feb 27, 2021
How the pandemic has interrupted an income source for day laborers. Reviving the debate over a $15 minimum wage. A hospital chaplain offering spiritual support. The last word on bridging cultures.
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Crain’s Headlines: United Grounds Boeing 777 Following Engine Explosion
WTTW News | Feb 22, 2021
Fallout for Chicago-based Boeing after an aircraft engine explodes near Denver. Crain’s Chicago Business editor Ann Dwyer has details on that story and more business news.
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Chicago Tonight: Black Voices, Feb. 21, 2021 - Full Show
WTTW News | Feb 21, 2021
A scathing report on how the Chicago Police Department responded to 2020 protests. Author and professor Eddie Glaude joins us for this week’s Black Voices Book Club. And sisters in the name of gospel.
Warmer Temperatures Ahead in Chicago, But First: More Snow
WTTW News | Feb 21, 2021
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
WTTW News | Feb 20, 2021
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.
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Chicago Tonight: Black Voices, Feb. 14, 2021 - Full Show
WTTW News | Feb 14, 2021
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
WTTW News | Feb 14, 2021
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
WTTW News | Feb 13, 2021
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.
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Crain’s Headlines: CDC Director Suggests Preflight COVID-19 Testing
WTTW News | Feb 8, 2021
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.
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Chicago Tonight: Black Voices, Feb. 7, 2021 - Full Show
WTTW News | Feb 7, 2021
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
WTTW News | Feb 6, 2021
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.
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