SORT

FILTER


 

Biden: Trump ‘Failed’ To Shore Up Nation’s Cybersecurity

President-elect Joe Biden on Tuesday assailed the Trump administration for failing to fortify the nation’s cyber defenses, and called on President Donald Trump to publicly identify the perpetrator of a massive breach of U.S. government agencies.

Local Couple Recreates Picture Day for Chicago Families

Whether you loved it or hated it, a school picture day was something everyone had growing up. But that isn’t the case for some Chicago-area students during the pandemic. How one local couple is recreating the tradition.

Thanks to our sponsors:

Thanks to our sponsors:

View all sponsors

Thanks to our sponsors:

View all sponsors

Thanks to our sponsors:

View all sponsors

View all sponsors

Thanks to our sponsors:

View all sponsors

Chicago Blackhawks CEO Says Name Change Not in Team’s Future

Are the days numbered for the Blackhawks team name and logo? According to the team’s new CEO the answer is no, but some Native American groups are pushing back. Two community leaders debate the issue.

Aldermen, Mayor at Odds Over Phone Calls in Police Custody

When a suspect is taken into police custody, they are supposed to have the right to a phone call, but data from the Cook County Public Defender’s office shows that isn’t always the case. A new proposal aims to tackle the problem.

Thanks to our sponsors:

View all sponsors

All Police Officers Involved in Mistaken Raid Placed on Desk Duty: Lightfoot

Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Monday that all of the officers involved in the February 2019 raid that left a Chicago woman handcuffed and naked have been placed on desk duty.

Crain’s Headlines: Capital One Looks to Leave Suburban Office Space

Credit card company Capital One plans to have local employees work in its downtown office or remotely. Crain’s Chicago Business editor Ann Dwyer has details.

December 21, 2020 - Full Show

Watch the Dec. 21, 2020 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

Thanks to our sponsors:

View all sponsors

New Coronavirus Strains Explained: Are They Cause For Concern?

Reports from Britain and South Africa of new coronavirus strains that seem to spread more easily are causing alarm, but virus experts say it’s unclear if that’s the case or whether they pose any concern for vaccines or cause more severe disease. 

High Court Rules Challenge to Trump Census Plan Is Premature

A divided Supreme Court has dismissed as premature a challenge to President Trump’s plan to exclude people living in the country illegally from the population count used to allot states seats in the House of Representatives.

‘Chicago Tonight’ in Your Neighborhood: Sauganash

On the Far Northwest Side, the Sauganash community seeks to make the season a bit more festive amid the coronavirus pandemic with its holiday light displays.

Bears Need to Win to Keep Playoff Hopes Alive

Former Bears offensive lineman James “Big Cat” Williams previews the Bears matchup Sunday against the Vikings.

As COVID-19 Vaccinations Begin, Illinois Officials Say Feds Cut Future Shipments by Half

All Illinois hospitals and health departments promised the first round of the COVID-19 vaccine now have it, but state officials are worried future shipments will be smaller than expected.

Ask Geoffrey: Chicago’s Beautiful Utility Buildings

When it comes to designing buildings, form may follow function, but that doesn’t mean function has to be without form. Geoffrey Baer joins us with the story of the O’Brien Water Reclamation Plant and other ornamented utility buildings. 

Health Officials Track Safety as COVID-19 Vaccines Roll Out

Allergies are always a question with a new medical product, but monitoring COVID-19 vaccines for any other, unexpected side effects is a bigger challenge than usual. 

December 17, 2020 - Full Show

Watch the Dec. 17, 2020 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”