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Jan 4, 2021

3 New Laws to Know in 2021

The new year usually brings with it hundreds of new laws in Illinois. But like everything else in recent history, the coronavirus pandemic has changed that up, too. On Jan. 1, 2021, only a trio of new laws will take effect.

Jan 4, 2021

‘Relief on the Horizon’: Some Health Care Workers Optimistic as US Rolls Out Vaccine

Health care workers have been among the first Illinoisans to get the coronavirus vaccine. Has the immunization provided relief? We hear from two doctors.

Jan 4, 2021

Trump Pressures Georgia Elections Chief: ‘Find 11,780 Votes’

President Donald Trump pressured Georgia’s Republican secretary of state to “find” enough votes to overturn Joe Biden’s win in the state’s presidential election, repeatedly citing disproven claims of fraud, according to a recording of the conversation. 

Jan 4, 2021

‘Laziness Does Not Exist’ Explores How and Why We Overwork Ourselves

Meet a local author who argues that the idea of laziness is a lie — one that’s having a detrimental effect on Americans during the pandemic.

Jan 4, 2021

Crain’s Headlines: High Note for Illinois Pot Sales

Recreational marijuana has been legal in Illinois for just over a year — and sales were better than expected. Crain’s Chicago Business editor Ann Dwyer has details.

Jan 4, 2021

January 4, 2021 - Full Show

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Jan 4, 2021

Some CPS Teachers Not Returning to Schools as In-Person Learning Set to Resume

More than 5,800 Chicago Public Schools employees were due back in their classrooms Monday to prepare for students’ return next week. But not all of them showed up.

Dec 31, 2020

The Year In Weather: Wildfires, Hurricanes, A Derecho and More

Hurricanes, wildfires, a destructive derecho and more: it was a banner year for intense weather events around the world and right here in the Midwest. 

Dec 31, 2020

December 31, 2020 - Full Show

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Dec 31, 2020

Bears Fight for a Playoff Spot in Regular Season Finale Against Packers

Former Bears offensive lineman James “Big Cat” Williams previews the Bears matchup Sunday against the Packers.

Dec 30, 2020

Spotlight Politics: Mayor’s Office Releases Emails Related to the Botched Raid

Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s office releases emails related to the wrongful raid of Anjanette Young’s home following calls for more transparency about the botched raid. Our politics team takes on that story and more in this week’s roundtable.

Dec 30, 2020

Providers Hope Telehealth Becomes the Norm After COVID-19

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the opioid crisis has worsened in Cook County, with more than 1,500 opiate-related deaths this year. To try and bring these numbers down, some groups see telehealth as an accessible way to bring treatment to people. 

Dec 30, 2020

Fir Real: A Pedicab Will Pick Up, Recycle Your Christmas Tree

At some point, Christmas trees get brown, the needles fall off, and it’s time for them to go. But that doesn’t necessarily mean tossing your tree in the trash.

Dec 30, 2020

Chicago Independent Music Venues Look for Lifeline in Stimulus

With live music events still on hold, Chicago independent music venues look forward to relief in the Save Our Stages part of the stimulus bill.

Dec 30, 2020

December 30, 2020 - Full Show

Watch the Dec. 30, 2020 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”