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This Chicago Company Hopes its Seated Scooter Gives it a Leg Up

As city officials plan a second round of the electric scooter pilot program, meet a company that hopes its seated scooter will make the cut.

Candidate Forum: GOP Candidates for Cook County State’s Attorney Face Off

With violent crime in Chicago of huge concern to voters, we hear from the two GOP candidates aiming to be the next Cook County state’s attorney.

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Candidate Forum: 4 Democrats Jostle for Dorothy Brown’s Circuit Court Clerk Seat

In August, Dorothy Brown announced she would not seek reelection as clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, opening up her seat to four Democratic hopefuls. They join “Chicago Tonight” for a candidate forum.

March 11, 2020 - Full Show

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

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Chicago Postpones All 3 St. Patrick’s Day Parades, River Dyeing

Major weekend events celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago have been postponed due concerns over the novel coronavirus. To date, 25 people have tested positive for the virus in Illinois.

Coronavirus Threat Causes Area Muslims to Cancel Pilgrimage Plans

Concerns about the coronavirus have caused many people to change their plans – even to cancel vacations. This includes some local Muslims, who were supposed to go to Saudi Arabia over spring break.

Crain’s Headlines: United Airlines Warns of Major Financial Hit

United Airlines is warning that the coronavirus shock could rival the financial fallout from 9/11.

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At Awakenings Gallery in Chicago, Artwork Offers Healing

Chicago is home to an uncommon art gallery that has become an important place for exploring artistic expressions of healing. We visit Awakenings Gallery in Ravenswood.

Candidate Forum: US Rep. Dan Lipinski Faces 3 Primary Challengers

Illinois’ 3rd Congressional District has long been a Democratic stronghold, but in recent years the Democrat representing it has been under fire from his ideological left.

Rick Steves’ New Documentary ‘Hunger and Hope’ Explores Solutions to Poverty

More than 700 million people struggle to live on less than $2 a day, but PBS travel guru Rick Steves, the longtime host of “Rick Steves’ Europe,” says innovative solutions across the world are changing that.

Illinois’ Coronavirus Total Rises to 19 as 8 More Test Positive

State and local health officials reported the first cases of the novel coronavirus outside of Cook County as they announced eight more people have tested positive for the virus.

March 10, 2020 - Full Show

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Illinois Supreme Court Candidates’ Approach to Justice

Cook County voters have a rare opportunity this year to choose an Illinois Supreme Court justice. Given the lack of Republican interest, the winner of next week’s Democratic primary is a shoo-in for the spot. What sets the seven candidates apart?

March 9, 2020 - Full Show

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‘Her Honor’ Tells Story of When Mayor Byrne Moved into Cabrini Green

On stage at Lookingglass Theatre, a new play looks at a Chicago moment from March 1981 when Jane Byrne, the city’s first woman mayor, moved into the Cabrini-Green housing project.