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June 19, 2025 - Full Show

On this Juneteenth, learning how rest can be a means of resistance. And how Meigs Field became a public park.

Chicago Tonight: Black Voices, June 18, 2025 - Full Show

City Council narrowly approves a “snap curfew.” And a wrongfully convicted man gets a settlement after almost three decades behind bars.

June 17, 2025 - Full Show

Mayor Brandon Johnson criticizes a “snap curfew” proposal. And we sit down with outgoing Chicago Public Schools leader Pedro Martinez.

June 16, 2025 - Full Show

The president considers adding more countries to his travel ban list. And Gov. JB Pritzker signs a $55 billion budget bill that’s reliant on millions in new taxes.

Anti-Trump ‘No Kings’ Protest, March Draw Thousands to Downtown Chicago

Thousands of protesters gathered in Chicago and across the country Saturday in opposition to President Donald Trump’s administration. Organizers say the national No Kings Day of Defiance aims to reject authoritarianism, billionaire-first politics and the militarization of the country’s democracy.

Sights and Sounds From the ‘No Kings’ Protests Across the Chicago Area

Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered at multiple protest sights across Chicago and the suburbs Saturday in protest of the Trump administration.

June 12, 2025 - Full Show

Gov. JB Pritzker testifies before Congress about protections for undocumented immigrants. And what you can expect from Saturday’s “No Kings” rally.

Chicago Tonight: Black Voices, June 11, 2025 - Full Show

The mayor says the city is ready for large-scale protests this weekend. And exploring the challenges facing many Black fathers.

June 10, 2025 - Full Show

Gov. JB Pritzker is preparing to testify before Congress on Illinois’ protections for undocumented immigrants. And Cook County reaches a new milestone with medical debt relief.

June 9, 2025 - Full Show

Concerns over the president’s deployment of the National Guard to stop protests in California. And how the Trump administration’s tariffs on steel and aluminum are impacting businesses in Illinois.

June 5, 2025 - Full Show

Local leaders react to yesterday’s immigration arrests. And why Illinois State Police is sharing data with federal immigration authorities.

Chicago Tonight: Black Voices, June 4, 2025 - Full Show

A new path toward building wealth in Chicago’s Black communities. And Chicago State University is adding a football team to its roster.

June 3, 2025 - Full Show

The mayor reacts as state lawmakers fail to fund public transit. And the latest on COVID-19 vaccine guidelines.

June 2, 2025 - Full Show

State lawmakers react to the new budget. And Jeremy Piven is bringing his stand-up comedy home to Chicago.

May 29, 2025 - Full Show

Lawmakers are working to address transit and state budget challenges with just two days left in session. And a congressman from Schaumburg discusses his bid for the U.S. Senate.

Chicago Tonight: Black Voices, May 28, 2025 - Full Show

Lawmakers still figuring out how to fill the state’s budget gap. A new opera on lesser-known Black heroes. And journalist Jonathan Capehart has a new memoir.

May 27, 2025 - Full Show

Lawmakers have just a few more days to pass a balanced state budget. And Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke on how she’s reshaping the office.

May 22, 2025 - Full Show

A Chicago man is facing charges in the fatal shooting of two Israeli Embassy staff members. And public transit workers are pushing for more funding.

Chicago Tonight: Black Voices, May 21, 2025 - Full Show

Five years since the murder of George Floyd. We explore what’s changed and what hasn’t — from community relations to DEI pledges.

May 20, 2025 - Full Show

The mayor responds after federal prosecutors announce a probe of city hiring practices. And one on one with Chicago’s housing commissioner.

May 19, 2025 - Full Show

U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood announces she will not run for Senate. And the budget deadline in Springfield is quickly approaching — we hear from state lawmakers about their priorities.

May 15, 2025 - Full Show

The impact of undocumented health care services on hospitals. And we take a stroll down Sesame Street with Sonia Manzano.

Chicago Tonight: Black Voices, May 14, 2025 - Full Show

Why some Illinois families are being evicted for minor offenses. And a look inside a hair salon... in a school bathroom.

May 13, 2025 - Full Show

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson came into office with a list of progressive priorities for the city of Chicago. He looks back on the last two years and what lays out his goals are for the next two years.

May 12, 2025 - Full Show

Meet one of the candidates hoping to succeed Sen. Dick Durbin. And a bill that would allow community college in Illinois to offer some four-year degrees.

May 8, 2025 - Full Show

What happens if you don’t have a Real ID when TSA begins enforcement measures tomorrow. And Illinois is pushing back against cuts to Head Start.
 

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