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December 20, 2021 - Full Show

New details on the Cook County State’s Attorney’s handling of the Jussie Smollett case. Inside the sale of the Thompson Center. Mayor Lightfoot addresses violence. A $10 billion telescope that could unlock secrets of the universe.

Chicago Artist Returns Home for Broadway Debut in ‘Pretty Woman’ Musical

A Chicago artist has returned home to make her Broadway debut in a classic romantic comedy-turned-musical. Arts Correspondent Angel Idowu introduces us to a performer who tells us how she made it from the classroom to the stage. 

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December 16, 2021 - Full Show

Chicago’s would-be casino developers show us their cards. Utility giants selling sensitive information to immigration officials. We’re in Grand Boulevard. And a preview of the Bears game.

‘Chicago Tonight’ in Your Neighborhood: Grand Boulevard

The area includes part of the Bronzeville neighborhood. And it has a rich history, from its churches to its hospital. We spoke with community leaders about that and efforts to bring people together this holiday season.

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Bears Lose All Three Coordinators to COVID Protocols Ahead of Monday Night Clash with Vikings

Rumors are swirling around the future of the Bears organization as big changes loom. Meanwhile, the team has to contend with all three coordinators possibly missing Monday night's game at home against the Minnesota Vikings due to COVID-19.

Utility Giants Agree to Stop Selling Data to ICE But Some Loopholes Remain

For years, companies have sold data from cable, phone and power bills -- including names, home addresses and more.

Multiple Downtown Stores Hit With Retail Theft Crimes

Multiple in-store thefts have been reported recently on the Magnificent Mile amounting to millions of dollars in stolen merchandise. But retailers say it’s not just about lost revenue — it’s about safety — and they’re calling for city officials to put more protections in place for businesses.

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Chicago Casino Developers Show Their Cards

At an hourslong hearing Thursday, the public got a look at what a Chicago casino might look like and where it would go.

Photographer Tells Story of Immigration Through Lens of Small Business Owners

Many immigrants dream of owning and operating a small business. A Chicago-based photographer has a personal understanding of immigration, and he has spent years documenting small businesses. He calls his project “Immigrant Owned,” and it’s about to be expanded in a big way.

December 15, 2021 - Full Show

A dramatic day at City Council. The latest from City Hall. Our Spotlight politics team breaks it all down. We’re learning more about the omicron variant. And a new effort to reduce opioid overdoses.

Chicago Public Health Department Distributing Fentanyl Tests

The city’s public health department has been distributing the tests since October to try and reduce the number of deaths due to the drug. The city has distributed somewhere between 14-1500 kits.

Chicago to Pay $2.9M to Anjanette Young To Settle Botched Raid Lawsuit

The Chicago City Council agreed Wednesday to pay $2.9 million to resolve the lawsuit brought by Anjanette Young after police officers handcuffed her while she was naked and ignored her pleas for help during a botched raid in February 2019.

Yearlong BGA Investigation Reveals City’s Failed Promises in Cabrini-Green

Cabrini-Green residents were promised jobs and housing after its demolition. A new investigation from the Better Government Association reveals how those promises fell short.

Data Indicate Omicron is Milder, Better at Evading Vaccines

The findings released Tuesday are preliminary and have not been peer-reviewed — the gold standard in scientific research — but they line up with other early data about omicron's behavior, including that it seems to be more easily transmitted.

As Lightfoot Decries Segregation, City Council Defies Aldermanic Prerogative to Approve Apartments

The proposal from Glenstar at 8535 W. Higgins Road will build the 41st Ward’s first affordable housing in decades amid a cluster of hotels and office mid-rises along the Kennedy Expressway near O’Hare Airport and steps away from the CTA Blue Line.