One of Lightfoot’s Loudest City Council Critics Speaks Out
In a recent op-ed published in the Chicago Sun-Times, Ald. Anthony Beale outlined his frustrations with Mayor Lori Lightfoot. Beale joins “Chicago Tonight” in conversation.
Crain’s Headlines: Cash Infusion for High-Profile CTA Project
U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley announces $100 million in federal funding for a major Chicago Transit Authority project. The most visible portion of the project – the Belmont Avenue flyover – is scheduled to begin within days.
Illinois Considers Banning Flavored E-Cigarettes
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has been critical of the vaping industry, and now Illinois lawmakers are considering statewide action.
Schools Consider Unrestricted Locker Room Access for Transgender Students
A suburban high school district that’s faced years of court battles over equal locker room access is considering a big policy change.
Where Have the Wild Birds Gone? 3 Billion Fewer Than 1970
North America’s skies are lonelier and quieter as nearly 3 billion fewer wild birds soar in the air than in 1970, a comprehensive study shows.
September 23, 2019 - Full Show
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Field Museum Joins Youth Climate Strike in Chicago
The Field Museum will be at the center of Chicago’s youth climate strike Friday as activists across the globe hold what is expected to be one of the largest environmental demonstrations in the history of the planet.
Will New Owner Joe Mansueto Light Up the Chicago Fire? We Ask Him
He’s one of about a dozen Illinois residents who regularly makes Forbes’ list of the richest people in America. We sit down with Morningstar founder Joe Mansueto.
Former Clinton Aide Blumenthal Tackles Lincoln’s Life in 5 Volumes
Sidney Blumenthal, the Chicago native who formerly served as the senior adviser to President Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton, discusses his political history of Abraham Lincoln, “All the Powers of Earth.”
Father Michael Pfleger: Gun Violence ‘Not Just a Chicago Problem’
The social activist and senior pastor at Saint Sabina Church will join local and national organizations next week in D.C. to demand that Congress pass common sense gun safety laws. He joins us in discussion.
Bears vs. Redskins: Chicago’s Offense Looks to Improve After Slow Start
Can the Bears build on last week’s photo finish? Former Bears offensive lineman James “Big Cat” Williams breaks down the Bears chances against the Redskins.
Crain’s Headlines: Amazon Announces Renewable Energy Goals
An electric vehicle maker is on tap to build 100,000 delivery vans for the e-commerce giant Amazon. The massive order is just part of a broader commitment, announced Thursday by Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, to make his company greener.
September 19, 2019 - Full Show
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Spotlight Politics: Signs of Struggle Ahead for Lightfoot?
Are there early signs of a revolt that could make life harder for Chicago’s mayor? Our politics team takes on that story and more in our weekly roundtable.
‘Everything Must Go’ Investigates Gentrification through Poetry, Illustrations
Chicago poet Kevin Coval and illustrator Langston Allston discuss their new book about Wicker Park in the 1990s – and the forces of gentrification that have changed it.
