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Crain’s Headlines: Workers at Starbucks in the Loop Move to Unionize

Starbucks workers at a location in the Loop make moves to unionize. Ann Dwyer has details on that story and more.

Local Doctor on Omicron Variant, Booster Eligibility and More

Dr. David Slade, associate medical director of infection prevention control at Loyola Medicine, discusses the latest research on the COVID-19 omicron variant, FDA’s authorization of boosters for teens and more.

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CPS CEO Commits to School Specific COVID-19 Closing Metrics

In the face of a potential walkout by Chicago Teachers Union members, Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez said he is committed to putting in place COVID-19 cases metrics for closing schools and classrooms.

Chicago Area Housing Market Soared in 2021 But May Slow in 2022

Realtors sold more homes than ever, while prices rose at rates not seen since the housing boom of the early 2000s. 

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Confused About Chicago’s Proof of Vaccination Policy? Here’s an Explainer

A public health order requiring proof of vaccination against COVID-19 took effect Monday in Chicago. Let’s walk through who needs to show what, and where.

January 3, 2022 - Full Show

Confusion and threats of a CTU work stoppage as CPS kids return to school. COVID-19 hospitalizations are at an all-time high. Day one of Chicago’s indoor vaccine mandate. And what 2022 holds in store for the housing market.

CTU Members to Consider Walkout This Week as COVID-19 Cases Spike

“I am so pissed off that we have to continuously fight for the basic necessities, the basic mitigations … this makes no sense,” CTU Vice President Stacy Davis Gates said Monday.

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Almost 300 New Statutes Take Effect Saturday

Some 300 new laws will take effect in Illinois in the new year. They range from changing how gun licenses are processed — to regulating pet sales.

New Healthcare Laws Expand Infertility Treatment Coverage, Create Unused Medicine Repository

A series of new laws could make it easier for consumers to comparison shop for prescriptions, make sure unused medicine doesn’t go to waste, and expand coverage of fertility treatment.

December 30, 2021 - Full Show

The latest on testing snafus and rising COVID cases. One-on-one with CPS CEO on plans to bring kids safely back to school. New laws on the books for 2022. And the Bears get ready to tackle the Giants.

Bears Face Giants in Penultimate Game, Look to End Poor Season on a High

The Bears have a chance to finish a lost season on a high note, starting with the last place New York Giants who visit Soldier Field this Sunday. But there are questions as to who will play quarterback, and then the bigger picture questions as to where exactly the organization is headed as fans demand a major overhaul.

COVID Takes Deadly Toll on Dialysis Patients: ProPublica Illinois

A new report from ProPublica Illinois details the catastrophic loss of dialysis patients during the pandemic. Reporter Duaa Eldeib joins “Chicago Tonight” to discuss her findings 

Illinois Reports 30,386 New COVID Cases Thursday

More than 5,600 people are hospitalized with COVID. And COVID patients are occupying 34% of the state’s ICU beds.

Chicago Public Schools CEO on COVID Testing, Protocols and More

Chicago Public Schools distributed over 150 thousand PCR tests Tuesday at more than 300 schools in communities hardest hit by the pandemic. Students who test positive will be asked to stay home.

A Crash Course in Illinois’ New Education Laws

Because of the pandemic, in 2020 the legislature was thrown a bit off course, so there weren't a ton of laws that took effect at the start of 2021. Not so for 2022. Dozens of measures will kick in starting Saturday.