Stories by Eddie Arruza
Preservation Group Launches Ambitious Plan to Save House of Tomorrow
| Eddie Arruza
It was once the vision of the future. Now a major campaign is underway to save the House of Tomorrow from becoming a memory of yesteryear.
Find Early Voting Locations in Chicago Neighborhoods
| Alexandra Silets
Registration and voting locations are now operating in each of Chicago's 50 wards. The polling places will operate through Monday, Nov. 7.
Radio Legend Herb Kent, ‘The Cool Gent,’ Dies at 88
| Alexandra Silets
Herb Kent was the longest-running DJ in radio history and graced the Chicago airwaves for more than 70 years. He died Saturday after his final radio broadcast.
Should Recorder of Deeds be Combined with Clerk’s Office?
| Evan Garcia
Cook County voters will decide whether to eliminate the Recorder of Deeds office in a binding referendum. We hear from both sides of this contentious debate.
Forum: Cook County State’s Attorney Candidates
| Paul Caine
The two candidates aiming to replace Cook County State's Attorney Anita Alvarez make their case in our latest candidate forum.
Daytime Exercise Could Be More Effective, Study Suggests
Muscles’ Internal Clocks Control Response to Activity
| Kristen Thometz
Working out during the day may be more effective than cramming in a late-night session, according to a Northwestern Medicine study.
Chicago Cubs Head to World Series
| Erica Gunderson
They're still lovable, but they're not losers anymore! Previewing the Cubs vs. Indians World Series and what it all means for Chicago.
EPA to Shut Down 2 Chicago Vehicle Emissions Test Facilities
| Reuben Unrau
Motorists will be without a single testing center within Chicago city limits starting Nov. 1.
New Report Finds Student Debt on the Rise Across Illinois, US
| Matt Masterson
One Illinois state representative hopes to stem the tide of rising student debt by making public colleges and universities free for all in-state residents.
The Week in Review: Trump Continues Claims of Rigged Election
| Nick Blumberg
Donald Trump refuses to say he’ll concede the election as Hillary Clinton climbs in national polls. Chicago shootings continue at a record pace. And the Cubs take game five of the NLCS. These stories and more with Joel Weisman and guests.
New Program to Stem Chicago’s Violence Epidemic Starts in Jail
| Brandis Friedman
For many young men inside the Cook County Jail, violence on the streets is a daily reality. But a new program based at the jail aims to change that reality.
Forum: Cook County Circuit Court Clerk Candidates
| Alexandra Silets
The candidates for Cook County Circuit Court Clerk square off and talk integrity, amnesty and modernization in our first candidate forum.
Are City Employees Abusing Medical Leave?
| Paris Schutz
Nearly half of 911 dispatchers are taking sick leave on a day-to-day basis. We examine why that's happening and how much it may be costing taxpayers in overtime costs.
New Sculpture by Yoko Ono Seeks to ‘Give Peace a Chance’
| Marc Vitali
Artist and activist Yoko Ono visits Chicago and provides Jackson Park with a new public sculpture that’s being called “a landmark for peace.”
Final Section of Chicago Riverwalk to Open This Weekend
| Reuben Unrau
The completion of the three-block stretch marks the end of construction on the 1.25-mile promenade, providing pedestrian and bike access along the south bank of the river.
Sniff it Out: New Book Follows Dogs ‘Into a World of Smell’
| Nick Blumberg
From service dogs to household companions, a new book looks inside the complex world of a dog’s nose.
Final Debate a Contentious, Ill-Tempered Affair
| Paul Caine
Donald Trump refuses to say he whether he will accept the results of the election. PBS “NewsHour” correspondent Lisa Desjardins joins us with the latest news from a contentious campaign.
Viewer Feedback: ‘There Are Far More Pressing Needs for Money’
| Erica Gunderson
An alderman’s plans for extending the 606 bike trail got viewers talking. Hear what they had to say when we read feedback from the Chicago Tonight website, and our Facebook and Twitter pages.
DePaul Professor Discovers New Prehistoric Shark
Species Relative of Great White, Megalodon Sharks
| Kristen Thometz
About 20 million years ago, a 13-foot predator swam in warm, shallow seas across the globe. This extinct shark was recently discovered by an international team of researchers led by a DePaul University professor.
CTU Delegates Overwhelmingly Support Tentative Labor Agreement
| Matt Masterson
The union's full membership will vote to approve or reject the tentative agreement with CPS inside schools across the district next week.
Human Service Backlog Leaves Mentally Ill Sitting in Jail
| Paris Schutz
Twenty Cook County defendants deemed unfit to stand trial are to be placed in a mental health facility. So why are they sitting in jail instead?
Trump, Clinton Face Off: Debate Prep, Tactics and Possible Pitfalls
| Nick Blumberg
Donald Trump attacks the media, and his accusers, as Hillary Clinton finds herself with a lead in national polls. A preview of what might be in store for Wednesday's final debate.
Chicago Ranked No. 2 Travel Destination in U.S. by Conde Nast
| Reuben Unrau
Chicago bumped San Francisco from its number two spot in this year’s ranking of U.S. travel destinations by Conde Nast Traveler.
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