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McDonald’s Workers Say Anti-Harassment Efforts Fall Short

At least 50 workers have filed sexual harassment charges against the company with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or in state courts over the past three years.

Trump to Release April Call with Ukraine Leader This Week

Trump’s promise to release an account of his first conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy comes a day before House impeachment investigators begin public hearings.

Winter Already? Snow, Deep Freeze from Rockies to East Coast

An arctic air mass that brought snow and ice to an area stretching from the Rocky Mountains to northern New England on Monday was poised to give way to record-breaking cold temperatures.

Black Veterans Celebrate 100 Years as American Legion Post

Blistery winds and falling snow Monday didn’t prevent members of the George L. Giles American Legion Post 87 from the journey they’ve made every Veterans Day for the past 93 years along Martin Luther King Drive to the Victory Monument. 

Interim Police Superintendent Pick Sounds Alarm Bells for Activists

As former Los Angeles Police Department Chief Charlie Beck prepares to take over the top job at the Chicago Police Department – at least temporarily – his appointment is sparking criticism. What activists have to say.

Crain’s Headlines: Boeing’s Stock Jumps as Optimism Grows

Boeing still believes it can get permission before the end of the year to fly the 737 Max again.

‘OK Boomer’: Behind the Meme Making Waves on Social Media

Whether it’s used comically or in connection with serious topics, a new internet meme may be underscoring deeper generational divides. 

Police Board Prepares Search for Eddie Johnson’s Permanent Replacement

As Chicago’s top cop prepares to retire at the end of the year, Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s pick to replace him on an interim basis is already drawing fire. But what about finding Johnson’s long-term replacement? That task falls to the Chicago Police Board.

Illinois Earns a ‘D+’ on March of Dimes’ Premature Birth Report Card

Preterm birth rates have been increasing in Illinois since 2013, according to a new report from the nonprofit March of Dimes.

Temperatures in Chicago Expected to Hit Record Lows Overnight

While it’s still technically fall for another six weeks, you wouldn’t know it by looking outside. WGN meteorologist Demetrius Ivory tells us what’s ahead.

WTTW Launches New Digital Series ‘Firsthand: Gun Violence’

A new documentary series from WTTW looks at how gun violence affects Chicagoans – and what some of them are doing to stem it. We speak with “Firsthand” director and producer Dan Protess.

1 Dead, 3 Others Stabbed After Argument Over Minor Car Crash

Chicago police say a 28-year-old man is dead after he was stabbed in the chest during a confrontation on the 5300 block of West Irving Park Road just after 2 a.m. Monday morning.

November 11, 2019 - Full Show

Watch the Nov. 11, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

Lobbying by Sitting Illinois Lawmakers Under Scrutiny

A federal bribery charge against an Illinois state legislator has led to questions about whether lawmakers should be allowed to lobby other units of government.

FBI: Cybercrimes on the Rise Because of Sophisticated Scams

In 2015, $220 million was lost to wire fraud in the United States. In 2019, losses will surpass $1.5 billion, according to WFG National Title Insurance Company.

Trump Impeachment Inquiry Heads to Live TV Coverage

When the House impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump begins its public phase on Wednesday, people will be watching on screens large and small. 

Like January in November: Much of US Braces for Record Lows

Air from Siberia — yes, Siberia — is heading toward a huge chunk of the United States and it could set record-low temperatures from Texas to New England.

Trump Launches Black Outreach Effort for 2020

During the 2016 campaign, candidate Donald Trump stood in front of largely white crowds and asked black voters to consider, “What the hell do you have to lose?” Trump offered that same message Friday as he launched a black voters coalition in Atlanta, Georgia. 

The Week in Review: Top Cop to Retire, Former LAPD Chief to Step In

Eddie Johnson will make way for interim Superintendent Charlie Beck at the end of the year. Lawmakers talk up lobbying reforms amid a ComEd investigation. And can the Bears salvage their season?

US Officials Identify ‘Strong Culprit’ in Vaping Illnesses

U.S. health officials announced a breakthrough Friday into the cause of a mysterious outbreak of vaping illnesses, reporting they have a “very strong culprit.”

Facebook is Deleting the Name of Potential Whistleblower

Facebook says it is deleting the name of the person who has been identified in conservative circles as the whistleblower who triggered a congressional impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump’s actions.

Facing Lawsuit, Devos Erases Student Loans for 1,500

Facing a federal lawsuit and mounting criticism, Education Secretary Betsy DeVos on Friday said she will forgive certain student loans for more than 1,500 borrowers who attended a pair of for-profit colleges that shut down last year, including the Illinois Institute of Art.

Muti and CSO Bring a Touch of Italian Heat to Works of 3 German Romantics

What happens when a conductor steeped in the Italian tradition takes hold of three works by quite different 19th century German Romantic composers? The answer could be heard as Maestro Riccardo Muti led the CSO in works by Wagner, Brahms and Schumann.

CPS Enrollment Declines By 6,000 Students

Fewer students are enrolled at Chicago Public Schools this year compared to last year, according to figures released by the district Friday. But CPS says the drop-off is “significantly” smaller than declines in recent school years.

Ex-LAPD Top Cop Charlie Beck Named Interim Chicago Police Superintendent

Charlie Beck, who led the Los Angeles Police Department for nearly a decade, has been tabbed to serve as the interim Chicago police superintendent following Eddie Johnson’s retirement at the end of the year.

People Puzzled By Peculiar Texts, and No One Can Say Why

If you woke up Thursday to a weird text that seemed totally out of place, you aren’t alone. A mysterious wave of missives swept America’s phones overnight, delivering largely unintelligible messages from friends, family and the occasional ex.
 

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