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Apology from Northwestern’s Student Newspaper Makes Headlines of its Own
| Tonia Hill
An apology by The Daily Northwestern for its coverage of two protests caused harsh backlash on social media and in newspapers across the country. We discuss the incident with the associate dean of the university’s Medill School of Journalism.
Crain’s Headlines: Sears Cutting Hundreds of Corporate Jobs
| WTTW News
The layoffs at the retailer’s Hoffman Estates headquarters and at an office in San Francisco come just a week after Sears announced another wave of store closures
Top Cop Eddie Johnson on Gun Violence, Police-Community Relations
| Alexandra Silets
Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson is no stranger to gun violence. The city’s top cop, who will retire at the end of the year, talks about growing up in a Chicago housing project and the importance of officers treating people with respect.
‘Pop America’ Reframes Pop Art, Expands Notion of ‘America’
| Marc Vitali
Pop art gets reframed in a museum show that looks closely at the visual culture of the 1960s and ‘70s – and sheds light on an entire hemisphere of artwork that really pops.
Bears vs. Rams Preview: 2 Teams with Unfinished Business
| Crystin Immel
The Chicago Bears (4-5) look to get back on track when they face the Los Angeles Rams (5-4) on Sunday Night Football. Former Bears offensive lineman James “Big Cat” Williams gives us a preview.
November 14, 2019 - Full Show
| WTTW News
Watch the Nov. 14, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”
Ex-Chicago Detective Acquitted in Rekia Boyd Killing Wants Court Records Expunged
Judge will rule on Dante Servin’s petition at a hearing next week
| Matt Masterson
Former Chicago police Detective Dante Servin was found not guilty of Rekia Boyd’s killing in 2016. Now he wants any record of his criminal trial removed from the public eye – a move family members call a “terrible slap in the face.”
Vaping-Related Illness Claims 4th Life in Illinois
| Kristen Thometz
Four people have died in Illinois since March after experiencing serious vaping-related illnesses. The state is now among those with the most fatalities linked to the outbreak, according to health officials.
Joe Walsh Files to Challenge Trump in New Hampshire
| Associated Press
Former Illinois congressman Joe Walsh has filed for the New Hampshire presidential primary, officially giving President Donald Trump two major Republican primary challengers in the early voting state.
Ex-Massachusetts Gov. Patrick Announces Dem Presidential Bid
| Associated Press
In an announcement video, former Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick highlighted his poverty-stricken childhood on Chicago’s South Side, saying he’s running for the “people who feel left out and left back.”
Chicago Still Betting on Casino Deal Before Veto Session’s End
| Amanda Vinicky
Mayor Lori Lightfoot isn’t folding her cards just yet on a new casino tax structure, though a deal proved elusive Wednesday. That leaves just one remaining day in the veto session for a framework to be finalized and get through both chambers of the Illinois General Assembly.
Trump Impeachment Inquiry: House Dems, GOP Trade Barbs on Day 1
| Evan Garcia
Analysis of Wednesday’s public impeachment hearings from three local legal minds: Renato Mariotti, Martin Redish and Christine Svenson.
Lightfoot Claims Uber Paid Off African American Ministers
| Paris Schutz
Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Wednesday alleged that ride-hailing giant Uber offered to pay off black ministers to the tune of $54 million if they would join a campaign to publicly oppose a $40 million ride-hailing tax proposal – a claim the company denies.
Federal Prosecutor Targets Chicago Violence
| Alexandra Silets
Gun violence in Chicago is on the decline, but the number of homicides in the city is still staggering. What can federal prosecutors do to reduce shooting incidents? U.S. Attorney John Lausch Jr. joins us in discussion.
Takeaways from Day 1 of House Public Impeachment Hearings
| Associated Press
Wednesday’s start of public impeachment hearings in Congress marked the first time that the American public could watch and listen to the witnesses whose testimony is at the core of the Democrats’ investigation.
Ladysmith Black Mambazo Reunites with Steppenwolf for ‘Lindiwe’
| Marc Vitali
From a Chicago blues club to South Africa, a new show at Steppenwolf Theatre explores music and love across cultures. We get a behind-the-scenes look at “Lindiwe.”
Crain’s Headlines: Abbott Labs CEO to Step Down in 2020
| WTTW News
During his more than 20 years at the helm of Abbott Laboratories, Miles White transformed the North Chicago-based health-care products maker with a series of acquisitions and spinoffs.
10 Things to Do This Weekend: Nov. 14-17
| Kristen Thometz
An open-air holiday market, musical performances, art books and screen printing usher in the weekend. Here are 10 things to do in and around Chicago.
CTU’s Strike Remains Suspended. To End it, 25,000 Teachers Must Ratify New Contract
| Matt Masterson
The Chicago Teachers Union’s 11-day strike is suspended, but it’s not officially over until rank-and-file members vote to ratify a five-year tentative contract agreement reached with the city. That vote begins Thursday.
November 13, 2019 - Full Show
| WTTW News
Watch the Nov. 13, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”
Justice Department Rolls Out New Program to Combat Gun Violence
| Associated Press
Attorney General William Barr announced a new initiative Wednesday that would better enforce the U.S. gun background check system, coordinate state and federal gun cases and ensure prosecutors quickly update databases to show when a defendant can’t possess a firearm because of mental health issues.
Heating Issues Hit Kenwood Academy High School for 2nd Straight Day
| Matt Masterson
Chicago Public Schools said heating issues at the school had been fixed Tuesday. But on Wednesday the district said several classrooms were suffering from insufficient heat circulation as temperatures across the city remained below freezing.
Privacy, Consumer Groups Seek to Block Google-Fitbit Deal
| Associated Press
Nine privacy, social justice and consumer groups are calling for the U.S. government to block Google’s $2.1 billion acquisition of fitness-gadget maker Fitbit, citing antitrust and privacy concerns.
Impeachment Hearings Go Live on TV With the 1st Witnesses
| Associated Press
When the gavel strikes at the start of the House hearing on Wednesday morning, America and the rest of the world will have the chance to see and hear for themselves for the first time about President Donald Trump’s actions toward Ukraine and consider whether they are, in fact, impeachable offenses. Watch live.
Report: Illinois Has One of the Best Lung Cancer Survival Rates
| Kristen Thometz
Illinois has one of the best lung cancer survival rates in the country, yet it also has one of the highest incidence rates of lung cancer, according to a new report from the American Lung Association.
November 12, 2019 - Full Show
| WTTW News
Watch the Nov. 12, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”
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