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Chicago Portrait: Dr. Everywoman

During the day, Dr. Wendy Goodall McDonald sees patients at her obstetric and gynecological practice in Chicago. But after work, she entertains and educates the public through song parodies.

‘The Jury is Still Out’: Police Superintendent David Brown Marks 100 Days Amid Multiple Crises

After nearly 100 days at the helm of the Chicago Police Department, the superintendent’s tenure has been anything but average, as he faces an ongoing pandemic, protests and a surge in gun violence. 

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CPS: More Than 400 Daily COVID-19 Cases Could Trigger Full-Time Remote Learning

In order for schools to move to fully remote instruction this fall, the city of Chicago must hit a rolling average of 400 new COVID-19 cases per day, according to new guidance from Chicago Public Schools.

Could ComEd Customers Get Reimbursed for ‘Wrongfully Inflated Rates’?

Commonwealth Edison must pay a $200 million fine to the federal government as part of its deal with the U.S. attorney’s office. That fine will go to federal coffers — not ComEd customers. But a lawsuit is seeking to change that.

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A Virtual Tour of the Union League Club of Chicago

It’s home to a massive art collection that includes a Monet and a passel of Paschkes. The latest in our series of virtual tours: a private club with a public focus — and an eye for artwork.

Chicago Tribune Moves Columnists to Reinforce Line Between Opinion and News

How should local newspapers and the media industry at large differentiate between news and opinion? What the Chicago Tribune is doing to clarify its content.

Secret Service Agent Shot in Reagan Assassination Attempt Retires as Orland Park Police Chief

The Secret Service agent who took a bullet to protect President Ronald Reagan has spent the last 26 years as chief of police in Orland Park. We speak with Tim McCarthy ahead of his Aug. 1 retirement.

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July 28, 2020 - Full Show

Watch the July 28, 2020 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

Northwestern Seeking 5,000 Volunteers for COVID-19 Prevention Trials

Northwestern Medicine is seeking 5,000 people who are at risk of exposure to the coronavirus and are interested in participating in vaccine studies to join its newly launched COVID Prevention Trials Registry.

Mayors Want US Agents Blocked From Portland, 5 Major Cities

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, and five other major U.S. cities appealed Monday to Congress to make it illegal for the federal government to deploy militarized agents to cities that don’t want their presence.

Critics Say Chicago Police Need to Rethink Tracking Gang Members, Curbing Violence

After a mass shooting outside a funeral home in Auburn Gresham last week, Chicago’s top cop said the city’s problem with gang violence is huge in scope. But do numbers tell the full story?

Does Mayor Lightfoot’s Air Quality Plan Go Far Enough?

Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s new report on air quality shows that while air pollution is a problem across the city, it’s worse in some neighborhoods than others. What her administration is planning to do about it.

With Beaches Closed, Experts Warn of Increased Risk for Drowning

As temperatures soar, you might be tempted to jump into Lake Michigan. But with Chicago beaches closed to prevent the spread of COVID-19, water safety advocates say there’s an increased risk of drowning. 

Where Next, Columbus? Fate of Temporarily Removed Statues in Question

Mayor Lori Lightfoot ordered the temporary removal of two Christopher Columbus statues in Chicago last week following protests that turned violent. Now, activists are hoping to make their removal permanent — but the debate isn’t over.

Dr. Ezike: Residents’ Actions Will Determine if Reopening Rollback Needed

With Illinois reporting more than 1,000 new cases of COVID-19 for the sixth consecutive day, the state’s top public health official says the question of a reopening rollback will be answered by residents.