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May 12, 2020 - Full Show

Watch the May 12, 2020 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

Addiction Treatment Providers Offering ‘A Necessary Service’ During Pandemic

The impact of the coronavirus is being felt in nearly every aspect of daily life, but it’s not the only health crisis people are facing. “Addiction can kill you as well,” said Aaron Weiner, a local addiction services director.

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How Professional Cleaners Disinfect Coronavirus-Contaminated Sites

In the COVID-19 era, the process of cleaning and disinfecting shared spaces is more crucial than ever. A local cleaning company gives us a demonstration of the tools in its arsenal for killing the virus.

How Hospitals Will Decide Who Gets Remdesivir

A select group of Illinois hospitals can now treat patients with the only drug so far authorized by the FDA as a treatment for COVID-19. Now the question is: Exactly who will get remdesivir?

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Archive: Bulls Coach Phil Jackson on Scottie Pippen’s 1.8-Second Strike

The behind-the-scenes story of Scottie Pippen’s infamous refusal to take the court during a 1994 playoff game as told by Chicago Bulls coach Phil Jackson on “Chicago Tonight” in 1995.

Alds. Reboyras, Cardona on COVID-19 Response in Belmont Cragin

The Belmont Cragin neighborhood has become a COVID-19 epicenter, reporting 1,993 cases in its major zip code Monday. We speak with Chicago Alds. Ariel Reboyras (30th Ward) and Felix Cardona, Jr. (31st Ward).

COVID-19 Across Chicago: Belmont Cragin

One of the new COVID-19 testing sites Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Monday will be in some of Chicago’s hardest-hit neighborhoods, including this largely Latino neighborhood on the city’s Northwest Side.

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Drive-in Theater Offers Escape from Pandemic with Trip Back in Time

About 90 minutes north of the city, a drive-in movie theater is bringing back the 1950s — and it’s giving families an escape from the coronavirus pandemic, too. We visit the McHenry Outdoor Theater.

Belmont Cragin School Adapts Services During COVID-19

The Northwest Side neighborhood has emerged as a COVID-19 hot spot, reporting the second highest number of cases in Illinois. We learn how Christopher House is serving the community during the pandemic.

A Preview of New PBS Documentary ‘Asian Americans’

From stories of Chinese railroad workers to the success of politicians and activists, the new five-part series highlights the stories of people from India and Turkey as well as China, Japan, Korea and the Philippines.

State Lawmakers at Odds Over Gov. Pritzker’s Recovery Plan

Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s recently unveiled five-phase plan to gradually reopen the state is already getting pushback. Joining us to share their views are state Reps. Deanne Mazzochi, a Republican, and Mike Zalewski, a Democrat.

May 11, 2020 - Full Show

Watch the May 11, 2020 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

From Newsroom to Writer’s Room: Sylvia L. Jones Talks ‘Clark Sisters’ Film

In the midst of uncertainties brought on by the pandemic, Chicago screenwriter Sylvia L. Jones is celebrating one of her biggest achievements yet: her first feature film.

COVID-19 Policy: Ald. Maldonado on Pandemic Response in Humboldt Park

As new numbers show COVID-19 rates among Chicago Latinos have surged in recent weeks, 26th Ward Ald. Roberto Maldonado is pushing for more testing in the community. But that’s not the only problem residents are facing.

COVID-19 Across Chicago: Humboldt Park

Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Gov. J.B. Pritzker recently highlighted the high rate of COVID-19 in Latino communities. As part of our reporting series, we spent the day in a predominantly Latino neighborhood on the city’s Near West Side.