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Gov. Pritzker Issues Stay-at-Home Order through April 7 as COVID-19 Cases Climb

Gov. J.B. Pritzker has ordered Illinois residents to stay home as the number of novel coronavirus cases in the state climbed to 585 on Friday.

March 20, 2020 - Full Show

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Republican Jeanne Ives on Facing Sean Casten, Coronavirus Pandemic

First-term congressman Sean Casten was unopposed in Tuesday’s Democratic primary for Illinois’ 6th District, but in the general election he’ll face outspoken competition from Republican candidate Jeanne Ives.

Underwood Reflects on Primary Win, Looks to November Challenge

U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood is competing in one of Illinois’ most watched congressional races this fall. She joins “Chicago Tonight” in discussion.

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How the Coronavirus is Changing the US Census

For everyone cooped up and quarantined, the government – make that, all governments, from the federal down to your city or town – has an assignment for you: fill out your census questionnaire.

Street Medicine: Treating Chicago’s Homeless During the Coronavirus Outbreak

For many homeless people in Chicago, staying safely sheltered and isolated during the coronavirus outbreak simply isn’t an option. How one nonprofit is helping people in need.

Lightfoot: CPS Schools to Remain Closed Until Mid-April Due to Spread of COVID-19

Chicago’s public schools were set to reopen by the end of the month, but students will instead remain out of class until April 21, according to Mayor Lori Lightfoot.

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Oak Park Prepares for Near Total Lockdown

While the state of Illinois has enacted a partial shutdown for restaurants and bars and nixed big public gatherings, one local community has taken it a step further.

March 19, 2020 - Full Show

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Illinois Primary: Jim Oberweis Narrowly Wins 14th Congressional District

Jim Oberweis is a veteran of many campaigns: he’s run for Senate, governor and state office. He’s currently the state senator from North Aurora, and he will take on Democratic U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood in November.

Who, What and How? The Challenge—and Confusion—of Coronavirus Testing

Gov. J.B. Pritkzer on Wednesday declared the availability of testing for COVID-19 – or the lack thereof – to be the greatest challenge Illinois has faced in combating the outbreak. But he’s hopeful that will soon change.

Sean Casten on Confronting COVID-19 and His Conservative Challenger

Can Jeanne Ives flip Illinois’ 6th Congressional District back to red? We sit down for a one-on-one with first-term congressman Sean Casten.

Kim Foxx Talks Primary Win, Moving Beyond Smollett Case

Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx came away the winner in Tuesday’s primary against three Democratic challengers. She joins us in discussion.

Humans and Viruses: A Long and Complicated Relationship

We discuss viruses and the role they’ve played in shaping who we are with University of Chicago paleontologist and author Neil Shubin.

Spotlight Politics: An Election Amid the Specter of Coronavirus

What to make of the election results Tuesday? And did the governor make the right call to hold the election amid COVID-19 fears? Our politics team takes on the primary election in this week’s roundtable.