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Crain’s Headlines: Blue Cross Parent Company Cuts 400 Workers

Health Care Service Corporation is shedding about 400 workers as it positions itself for growth in a rapidly changing industry.

60 Babies, 1 ‘Sunsuit’: A Tradition of Family Unity and Love

A baby outfit made by a nun in the Philippines in 1945 has now been shared by three generations and 60 newborns. We meet the latest member of the family to wear it.

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January 28, 2020 - Full Show

Watch the Jan. 28, 2020 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

Chicago White Sox GM Wants Team That Can Win ‘On an Annual Basis’

It’s been a busy winter for Chicago White Sox general manager Rick Hahn, but after a flurry of moves, it may be time for him to rest a bit. “I think for the most part, the heavy lifting for the offseason is done,” Hahn said.

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Election Security Check: Chicago’s New Voting Machines

Illinois voters can begin casting ballots for the March 17 primary as soon as next week. Will new voting machines in Chicago and suburban Cook County provide better security?

The Fight Against the Coronavirus – And What You Need to Know

There’s now one confirmed case of the novel coronavirus in Illinois. Health officials say the risk to the general public in the U.S. is low. But what’s being done to fight the virus?

Trump’s Lawyers Resume Defense After Bolton Bombshell

The president’s lawyers on Monday resumed their impeachment defense that began on Saturday – but there was an elephant in the room.

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Crain’s Headlines: Amazon Considers Pullman for New Distribution Center

The e-commerce giant keeps adding more warehouses across the country to store and distribute products, and it looks like Pullman is one of its next targets.

January 27, 2020 - Full Show

Watch the Jan. 27, 2020 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

Warm Winter Doesn’t Halt Illinois Snow Sculpting Competition

Every year, artists meet about 80 miles northwest of Chicago to sculpt works of art from an unusual material. We take a look at their frozen creations at the 34th annual competition in Rockford.

U of C Paleontologist Explores How an Ancient Fish Came to Walk on Land

Sixteen years after making a key discovery with two colleagues, University of Chicago paleontologist Neil Shubin and others are deepening their understanding of an extraordinary, ancient fish.

Impeachment Analysis: House Managers Make Case for Abuse of Power

It’s day two of opening arguments in the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump, and House managers are laying out their case for abuse of power. A former Supreme Court clerk offers his take on the proceedings so far.

Crain’s Headlines: 4 South Side Hospitals Agree to Merge

Advocate Trinity Hospital, Mercy Hospital & Medical Center, South Shore Hospital and St. Bernard Hospital plan to create a single system with one leadership team.

Added Sugars, Serving Sizes: What You Need to Know About New Nutrition Label

If you regularly check nutrition fact labels, you may have noticed some recent changes – namely, the addition of added sugars and realistic serving sizes. Those changes and others went into effect Jan. 1 per new FDA guidelines. A local registered dietitian explains.

Newly Found Photos Highlight Breadth, Depth of Joseph Sterling

Sixty years ago, a young photography student aimed his camera at Chicago teens. His name was Joseph Sterling, and we visited an old classmate of his for a closer look at the process of capturing youth culture and Chicago in the mid-20th century.