Latino Voices
Thursdays at 5:30 and 10 pm
Latino Voices
Venezuela’s Ruling Party Maintains Control Amid Election Boycotts. What That Means Going Forward
Latin America is in the midst of a crucial election year in countries including Venezuela, whose ruling party claimed another win last month amid opposition boycotts. Advocates say last month’s results could further roil the country’s political landscape.
Read more >Latino Voices
Local Illustrator Explores Growing Up in an Immigrant Household in New Children’s Book
Writer and illustrator Jacqueline Alcántara draws from her own childhood to help kids navigate their diverse identities in her new book called “Tíos and Primos” — Spanish for “aunts, uncles and cousins.”
Read more >Black Voices
Wednesdays at 5:30 and 10 pm
Black Voices
Chicago Tonight: Black Voices, Sept. 3, 2025 - Full Show
Community groups prepare for federal troops in Chicago. And the city’s minimum wage for tipped workers is going up — a look at the impact.
Read more >Black Voices
How Chicago’s Changes to Tipped Minimum Wage Are Impacting Businesses, Workers
While Mayor Brandon Johnson and advocates say phasing out the tipped minimum wage helps the city’s lowest-paid workers, critics worry about the higher labor costs facing restaurants.
Read more >Latino Voices
Chicago Tonight: Latino Voices, Feb. 20, 2025 - Full Show
Schools are facing a deadline to cut diversity programs or lose funding — how it could change the education landscape. And inside a local organization helping teens tell their stories.
Read more >Latino Voices
Mass Deportations a Cause of Concern for Illinois Restaurant Industry
The U.S. restaurant industry relies on the labor of undocumented immigrants. But in the wake of President Donald Trump’s mass deportation orders, some Illinois restaurant owners are raising concerns.
Read more >Latino Voices
West Side Filmmaking Program Empowers Teens to Challenge Narratives About Their Communities
Luv City focuses on youth violence prevention on Chicago’s West Side. Students delve into the world of digital media — learning about film production, editing, photography and acting.
Read more >Latino Voices
Chicago Tonight: Latino Voices, Feb. 13, 2025 - Full Show
A push to require proof of citizenship when you register to vote. And love it or hate it — we explore the history of dibs.
Read more >Black Voices
Chicago Tonight: Black Voices, June 11, 2025 - Full Show
The mayor says the city is ready for large-scale protests this weekend. And exploring the challenges facing many Black fathers.
Read more >Black Voices
Amid Systemic Challenges, Black Fathers Find Peer Support in Chicago
A new report found that fathers’ participation in peer groups positively impacted their mental well-being, communication skills and motivation to be involved in their children’s lives.
Read more >Black Voices
Rainbow PUSH Coalition’s New Leader Urges Resistance Against the Trump Administration’s Policies
Ahead of the group’s annual conference this weekend, the Rainbow PUSH Coalition is planning a protest Thursday at the downtown Target on State Street.
Read more >Black Voices
Chicago Tonight: Black Voices, June 4, 2025 - Full Show
A new path toward building wealth in Chicago’s Black communities. And Chicago State University is adding a football team to its roster.
Read more >Support for CHICAGO TONIGHT: LATINO VOICES is provided by The Chicago Community Trust.
Additional support is provided by Lloyd A. Fry Foundation and Julian Grace Foundation.
Support for CHICAGO TONIGHT: BLACK VOICES is provided by The Chicago Community Trust.
Additional support is provided by Lloyd A. Fry Foundation, Julian Grace Foundation, and Gertrude Dyane and James H. Wooten, Jr..
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Latino Voices
Thursdays at 5:30 and 10 pm
Black Voices
Wednesdays at 5:30 and 10 pm
Latino Voices
Venezuela’s Ruling Party Maintains Control Amid Election Boycotts. What That Means Going Forward
Latin America is in the midst of a crucial election year in countries including Venezuela, whose ruling party claimed another win last month amid opposition boycotts. Advocates say last month’s results could further roil the country’s political landscape.
Read more >Black Voices
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul on the National Guard, Cash Bail and Civil Commitments
President Donald Trump has threatened to send National Guard troops to Chicago to address crime, calling the city “a killing field” despite violent crime being on a downward trend.
Read more >Latino Voices
Local Illustrator Explores Growing Up in an Immigrant Household in New Children’s Book
Writer and illustrator Jacqueline Alcántara draws from her own childhood to help kids navigate their diverse identities in her new book called “Tíos and Primos” — Spanish for “aunts, uncles and cousins.”
Read more >Black Voices
How Chicago’s Changes to Tipped Minimum Wage Are Impacting Businesses, Workers
While Mayor Brandon Johnson and advocates say phasing out the tipped minimum wage helps the city’s lowest-paid workers, critics worry about the higher labor costs facing restaurants.
Read more >
Black Voices
New Documentary Explores History, Evolving Legacy of HBCUs
HBCUs, or historically Black colleges and universities, have been around for more than 188 years. They were founded out of necessity when predominantly White institutions barred Black students from attending.
Read more >Latino Voices
Cinco de Mayo Parade Canceled in Chicago Amid Deportation Fears: ‘There is Nothing to Celebrate’
“It’s definitely a tradition we don’t want to lose but with this administration, it’s better to keep our people safe,” said Hector Escobar, president of Casa Puebla and the Cermak Road Chamber of Commerce.
Read more >Support for CHICAGO TONIGHT: LATINO VOICES is provided by The Chicago Community Trust.
Additional support is provided by Lloyd A. Fry Foundation and Julian Grace Foundation.
Support for CHICAGO TONIGHT: BLACK VOICES is provided by The Chicago Community Trust.
Additional support is provided by Lloyd A. Fry Foundation, Julian Grace Foundation, and Gertrude Dyane and James H. Wooten, Jr..
