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In ‘For the Left Hand,’ Pianist Overcomes Paralysis to Perform

Norman Malone never abandoned his dream of becoming a concert pianist – despite a violent attack by his father that left his right side paralyzed at the age of 10. A new documentary chronicles the Chicagoan’s path from child prodigy to high school music teacher to his orchestral debut at age 79.

November 3, 2021 - Full Show

Another political guilty plea in federal court. Rahm Emanuel faces Senate confirmation vote for ambassador. Actor David Straithairn comes to town with a one-man show. And diving into the metaverse.

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Chicago’s Only Female-Owned, Queer-Friendly Bar Nobody’s Darling Aims to be Inclusive of Everybody

There’s a new bar in Andersonville that is one of the only bars left catering to queer women. Chicago Tonight’s Joanna Hernandez recently stopped by to learn more about the inspiration behind the bar’s name, Nobody’s Darling.

Spotlight Politics: New Map Pits Republicans, Democrats Against Themselves

The state’s political landscape is shuffling with the new congressional map and the political fallout of the Chicago Park District sex abuse scandal. Our Spotlight Politics team on that and more. 

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How the VaxAMillion Campaign is Fighting Vaccine Hesitancy

Chicago State University is partnering with the Chicago Urban League and the Bronzeville Children’s Museum to bring COVID-19 vaccine awareness to Black and brown communities. 

Acclaimed Actor David Strathairn Portrays World War II Hero at Chicago Shakespeare Theater

Actor David Strathairn will be on stage through Nov. 11 at Chicago Shakespeare Theater portraying Jan Karski, a Polish resistance fighter and diplomat during World War II. 

Improving Investment in Women’s Health Research, Health Care

A new report says we collectively understand women’s health far less than men’s health. That’s because just a fraction of research funds to study things like Alzheimer’s, heart disease, and autoimmune disease go toward studying women -- even though they disproportionately face those diseases.

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Facebook Rebrands as Meta to Emphasize ‘Metaverse’ Vision

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said his company is rebranding itself as Meta in an effort to encompass its virtual-reality vision for the future — what Zuckerberg calls the “metaverse.”

Shadowed by Fatal Shooting of Laquan McDonald, Rahm Emanuel’s Nomination Advances

The full U.S. Senate is set to consider Rahm Emanuel’s nomination to serve as President Joe Biden’s ambassador — but if the former Chicago mayor is confirmed, it will happen without the support of at least two progressive Democratic senators.

Illinois Online Sales Tax Law Hits as Online Shopping Surges

Illinois tax revenues plummeted when COVID-19 hit, but according to the Illinois Department of Revenue, they’re rising again.

Balding Mice Study Points Way to Hair Loss Treatments

The cause of balding – in mice. The probe of a distant exoplanet. Tuskless elephants. University of Chicago paleontologist Neil Shubin returns to help us understand some of the latest science stories making headlines.

Steppenwolf Theatre Returns After 20-Month Intermission, Dedicates New Wing

The Steppenwolf Theatre reopens after a 20-month shutdown due to the pandemic. The 46-year-old theater celebrated its return with a ribbon cutting Tuesday for a new wing that includes a state-of-the-art stage. 

Democrats Reach Drug Price Deal, Biden Upbeat on Manchin

Democrats reached an agreement Tuesday on a plan to lower prescription drug costs for older people, capping out-of-pocket Medicare costs at $2,000 and reducing the price of insulin, salvaging a campaign promise as part of President Joe Biden’s $1.75 trillion domestic policy proposal.

4 Lifeguards Abused, Assaulted, Harassed Teens at Chicago’s Pools, Beaches: Parks Investigation

Three of the four lifeguards accused of wrongdoing resigned as a result of the investigation, while Chicago Park District Interim Inspector General Alison Perona recommended the fourth be terminated in connection with the allegations. 

West Side Grocery Store Closure Highlights Food Inequities in Chicago

The recent closure of an Aldi in West Garfield Park leaves residents with one less grocery store and points to a larger issue of food insecurity across the city, particularly in low-income and Black and brown communities that have faced decades of disinvestment, according to advocates.