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How the Coronavirus is Impacting Chicago Businesses and Workers

The economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic is being felt by industries and businesses in Chicago and across Illinois, from large hotel chains and restaurants to independent movie theaters and music venues. 

US Stocks Plunge as Coronavirus Uncertainty Ravages Market

U.S. stocks on Thursday recorded their biggest single-day fall since the notorious Black Monday crash of 1987 as coronavirus fears accelerated.

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Crain’s Headlines: Trump’s EU Travel Announcement Rattles Airlines

United Airlines is already reeling from the coronavirus impact on travel to Asia. It’s getting another abrupt shock Thursday from President Donald Trump’s decision to suspend travel from Europe.

Candidate Forum: Kim Foxx Faces 3 Primary Challengers in State’s Attorney Race

Political ads have been flooding the airways for months in the race for Cook County state’s attorney. And they have been getting increasingly nasty.

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March 12, 2020 - Full Show

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

Lawmakers Press Peoples Gas On High Utility Bills

Peoples Gas, the private utility company that delivers natural gas to the entire city, is in the midst of a massive infrastructure upgrade – and consumers are paying for it. 

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.

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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.

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.”

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.

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.