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January 27, 2022 Full Episode — Chicago Tonight
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- January 27, 2022 Full Episode — Chicago Tonight
- Runtime
- 56:45
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- The county’s chief judge weighs in on the city’s violence. The Bears may have a new head coach. A teacher shortage statewide. Live in Kenwood for “In Your Neighborhood” And, we go ski-jumping!
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- Spotlight Politics: Lightfoot, Foxx, Brown on Violence
- Runtime
- 11:40
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Mayor Lightfoot appeared with Superintendent Brown and Cook County States Attorney Kim Foxx today to announce charges in the shooting death of an 8-year-old in Little Village. Our Spotlight Politics team of Amanda Vinicky and Heather Cherone discuss that and more.
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- UIC Researchers Create Interactive Map to Track Pollution
- Runtime
- 7:15
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Chicago Public Schools students in predominantly Latino communities are being disproportionately impacted by pollution emitted from industrial sites across the city.
Researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago created a new interactive map highlighting those sources of pollution near schools and homes — along with a three-part study.
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- Mental Health Responders to Replace Police for Some Crises
- Runtime
- 7:05
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Mental health professionals rather than just police are now responding to some emergency calls, with the launch of a new state-funded program.
The aim is to try to prevent a mental health crisis from turning into a potentially deadly encounter with police, prioritizing treatment over a criminal justice response when possible.
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- Pilsen Pet Boutique Imports Handmade Mexican Designs
- Runtime
- 3:12
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- A Chicagoan took the extra time the pandemic provided as an opportunity to start her own side hustle.
Now, she’s the owner of a shop in Pilsen that connects its customers — and their pets — with handmade designs from Mexico.
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- Arne Duncan, Potential Candidate for Chicago Mayor
- Runtime
- 5:18
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- The race for Chicago mayor gears up, as a potential challenger blasts Lighfoot's record on crime.
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- Alderpeople Gather In First City Council Meeting of 2022
- Runtime
- 3:55
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Two men who spent decades behind bars for crimes they did not commit will be getting $14 million.
Alderpeople signed off on the settlement today during City Council's first meeting of the year.
It was a fairly straightforward and quiet City Council meeting today as alderpeople gathered together for the first time this year.
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- Sources Say Justice Stephen Breyer Will Step Down
- Runtime
- 9:50
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer is retiring after serving more than two decades on the court, multiple outlets report.
This now gives President Joe Biden his first opportunity to name a new justice to the court.
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- International Space Station Shares Photos of Chicago
- Runtime
- 1:54
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Stunning images of Chicago from hundreds of miles above are circulating on social media. The photographer is none other than the International Space Station.
WTTW News reporter Patty Wetli joins us with details.
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- Fears Russia May Launch Widescale Invasion of Ukraine
- Runtime
- 10:21
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- 8,500 U.S. troops are on high alert in Eastern Europe as President Biden has called a potential Russian invasion of Ukraine "imminent."
Russian President Vladimir Putin has escalated troop action, but that country's leaders are urging calm.
Biden today says the geopolitical stakes of a Russian invasion couldn't be higher.
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- Higher Education Seeing Decrease Nationally
- Runtime
- 9:00
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- College students are still not returning to classes, virtually or in-person, in their pre-pandemic numbers.
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- Alderpeople on Mayor Lightfoot's Plan for Gang Forfeiture
- Runtime
- 11:30
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Chicago's city council meets Wednesday for the first time this year and its members still have yet to strike a deal on redrawing the city's ward maps.
They're also contending with a controversial ordinance backed by Mayor Lori Lightfoot to go after street gangs' profits.
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- Teachers' Union Leadership Faces Competition
- Runtime
- 5:23
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Wednesday marks two weeks since Chicago Public Schools students returned to class — after a standoff between the teachers' union and the district over COVID-19 protocols resulted in canceled classes.
Union leadership already has another fight on its hands.
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- Artist Leo Segedin Has New Solo Exhibition
- Runtime
- 4:21
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- For the first time, self-portraits of Evanston-based artist Leo Segedin are on display in a solo exhibition. The portraits can be seen at the Oakton Community College Koehnline Museum of Art in Des Plaines.
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- Asian Carp Battle Gets $226M Federal Boost
- Runtime
- 8:29
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- The latest effort to keep Asian carp out of the Great Lakes is getting a $226 million federal boost. The money will go toward planning and engineering of the Brandon Road Lock and Dam invasive carp barrier.
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- Dentists Across Illinois Experience Staffing Shortages
- Runtime
- 6:18
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- As dentists across Illinois experience staffing shortages and an increase in dental appointments, they are asking state officials to consider teledentistry and other services to help fill the demand.
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- Crain’s Headlines: McDonald’s Faces Legal Battles
- Runtime
- 3:48
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- McDonald’s faces a lawsuit that claims systemic racism in the company’s practices. A Chicago-based bank is pulling out from pro-golf sponsorship after 14 years in the business. And the luxury home sale trend for 2022 is looking luxurious. Crain’s Chicago Business Editor Ann Dwyer joins us to go behind the headlines.
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- Workplaces Adjust to COVID Sick Days
- Runtime
- 7:10
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- In the first half of January, an estimated 8.8 million U.S. workers reportedly stayed home either because they were sick with COVID or caring for someone who was sick. This comes as some workers are running out of sick leave.
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- Pritzker Compromises on Paid Leave for Vaccinated Educators
- Runtime
- 5:32
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Under a new statewide compromise, public school and higher education employees across Illinois won’t have to expend their sick time if they are forced to miss work due to COVID-19 — as long as they’re fully vaccinated.
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- Stocks Climb Back After Steep Monday Drop
- Runtime
- 6:43
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- The stock market experienced a major drop Monday before recovering later in the day. Chief among investor fears appears to be worry that the Federal Reserve will now aggressively raise rates to tamp down inflation.
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- January 26, 2022 Full Episode — Chicago Tonight
- Runtime
- 56:45
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- A potential mayoral candidate sounds off on city crime. Our Spotlight team on that and the governor’s race. A supreme court justice may soon retire. And sending mental health providers to 911 calls.
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- January 25, 2022 Full Episode — Chicago Tonight
- Runtime
- 56:45
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- City Council pushes back on the mayor's gang asset forfeiture plan. Political tensions strain CTU. College enrollment lags pre-pandemic numbers. And the latest on Russia and Ukraine.
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- January 24, 2022 Full Episode — Chicago Tonight
- Runtime
- 56:45
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Chicago police step up their investigation into an 8-year-old’s killing. Plus, what the state is doing about COVID-19 sick days. A major Asian carp barrier moves forward with federal help, and what’s behind a state shortage of dental workers.
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- Chicago Tonight: Black Voices — January 22, 2022 Full Episode
- Runtime
- 26:50
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Reparations on the way for the first 16 Evanston residents selected in its program. Unresolved murder cases from the Civil Rights era get a fresh look. And a new brew for the beer industry.
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- Chicago Tonight: Latino Voices — January 22, 2022 Full Episode
- Runtime
- 26:50
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- A look back, and ahead, as we enter year three of COVID-19. Renewed calls for action over the Little Village smokestack implosion. Helping seniors access resources. And La DePaulia turns two.
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- The Week in Review: Top Doc Says Chicago Past Omicron Peak
- Runtime
- 56:49
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Lightfoot backs embattled top cop. Omicron wave may have peaked as local testing company faces fraud investigations. A shakeup in the GOP primary for governor. And a major merger in local journalism.
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- Restoration Ministries Provides Programs For Youth, Families
- Runtime
- 3:19
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- An interview with Johnny Arrington, Jr. director of the Harvey Boxing Club at Restoration Ministries in Harvey. part of our community reporting series.
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- Doomsday Clock Stands Still at 100 Seconds to Midnight
- Runtime
- 2:20
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- It may be the world's most famous clock and today, its second hand struck again.
We're talking about the Doomsday Clock — the annual illustration from the Chicago-based Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists — of the world’s vulnerability to catastrophe. It's remained unchanged for three years, but as WTTW News reporter Patty Wetli explains, that's not a good sign.
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- Marking 2 Years of COVID-19 in Illinois
- Runtime
- 8:38
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Today marks the second anniversary of the first U.S. laboratory-confirmed case of COVID-19 in America.
Since then, a pandemic has swept the globe and is still with us today, with the omicron variant the latest incarnation of the virus that has changed the world as we know it.
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- Harvey's Mayor on South Suburb's History, COVID-19's Impact
- Runtime
- 4:57
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- An interview with Christopher J. Clark, Mayor of Harvey, part of our community reporting series.
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- Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival Returns
- Runtime
- 3:33
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Local theaters are soon to be populated by puppets. The Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival returns for 10 days, and Thursday is opening night.
Producer Marc Vitali spoke with Blair Thomas, the behind-the-scenes puppet master who pulled a lot of strings to keep this festival on the calendar.
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- ‘Chicago Tonight’ in Your Neighborhood: Harvey
- Runtime
- 6:09
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- It was once known as the gateway to the South Suburbs but has fallen on hard times due to decades of disinvestment and poverty.
But locals believe there are reasons for optimism, and there have been big changes afoot in recent months. Harvey is where Paris Schutz and producer Marissa Nelson spent the day reporting as part of our In Your Neighborhood series.
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- President Biden's First Year in Office
- Runtime
- 10:42
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- President Biden took the oath of office one year ago today amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
In addition to pandemic recovery, he's attempted to address economic stability and voting rights -- not always successfully.
An Associated Press poll finds about 56% of people say they disapprove of how Biden has handled his first year in office, while 43% say they approve.
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- Two Voting Rights Bills are Defeated in Senate
- Runtime
- 7:36
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- The White House says it plans to keep fighting for voting rights reform after Senate Democrats yesterday failed to break a GOP filibuster.
The legislation combines key parts of both the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.
The bills would, among other things, expand voting access and make Election Day a national holiday.
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- January 20, 2022 Full Episode — Chicago Tonight
- Runtime
- 56:45
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Two milestones: President Biden's first year in office, and the second anniversary of COVID-19's arrival in Chicago. Harvey is our In Your Neighborhood stop tonight. And the International Puppet Fest.
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- Guests Share Stories Over Favorite Food on 'To Dine For'
- Runtime
- 6:19
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Crawfish on an island that has no residents, only a restaurant. Bar food in a New York City tavern. A classic steakhouse in Texas.
This season of "To Dine For with Kate Sullivan" takes viewers on a journey with successful, and sometimes prominent, guests sharing stories over their favorite foods.
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- Spotlight Politics: Mayor Lightfoot Pushes for Federal Help
- Runtime
- 12:23
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- President Joe Biden reflects on his first year in office as his poll numbers sink. Our Spotlight Politics examines the Biden presidency, and more.
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- Pediatrician Offers Parenting Advice During COVID-19
- Runtime
- 6:38
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Addressing reporters today, President Biden acknowledged he may have to break up parts of his signature Build Back Better bill, in order to get it through Congress.
Some of the social components of the bill would have the biggest impact on parents -- universal pre-kindergarten, child care subsidies and a one-year child tax credit extension.
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- Fear Over Interference of 5G Rollout With Aircraft Tech
- Runtime
- 7:42
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Major international airlines have canceled and modified hundreds of flights due to concern over the rollout of 5G service near dozens of U.S. airports.
The Federal Aviation Administration has warned that the much-hyped high-speed wireless service could interfere with aircraft technology.
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- Justices to Decide Possible Campaign Cash Limits
- Runtime
- 6:24
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Can public officials legally pay for their criminal defense with campaign money?
That's a question of interest to several current and former Illinois officeholders, and one before the state's high court right now.
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- January 19, 2022 Full Episode — Chicago Tonight
- Runtime
- 56:44
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Spotlight Politics on the latest Republican to enter the governor’s race. Parenting amid a pandemic. The re-organized rollout of 5G cell service. And a famous architect’s favorite Chicago restaurant.
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- Shedd Aquarium Embarks on $500M Transformation
- Runtime
- 7:01
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Big changes are afoot at the Shedd Aquarium.
The Shedd announces that as it builds toward its centennial in 2030, it will undergo a $500 million transformation.
That transformation will be both physical, encompassing major interior renovations to create immersive exhibits, but will also entail a transformation of mission with more educational programming for Chicago school students.
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- How the Supply Chain is Affecting Incarcerated People
- Runtime
- 6:25
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Incarcerated people in Illinois prisons are having difficulty getting access to basic necessities, like hygiene items or detergent.
The Illinois Department of Corrections says this is due to a supply chain issue, but advocates point to disputes between IDOC and vendors.
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- City Ordinance Starts: Plastic Utensils No Longer Included
- Runtime
- 2:53
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Starting today, you might notice something missing from your next pick-up or delivery order, and that's the pile of utensils and napkins at the bottom of the bag. WTTW News reporter Patty Wetli joins us now to explain.
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- Clearing Couple Starts Pet Pantry to Help Those in Need
- Runtime
- 3:08
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- It’s become more common to see donation boxes across the city. Some are filled with books and others with canned goods.
Chicago Tonight’s Joanna Hernandez heads to Clearing to speak with a couple who built a donation box to help those with furry four-legged pets.
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- Jewish Leaders Ask for More Security Amid Hostage Incidents
- Runtime
- 9:00
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- On Saturday, four congregation members were held hostage inside the Congregation of Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas. They were later released after a rabbi threw a chair at the gunman.
Jewish leaders are asking for more heightened security and gun safety training following the aftermath of the Texas incident.
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- Illinois Nursing Homes Face Spike in COVID Cases, Staff Shortage
- Runtime
- 7:23
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- According to CDC data, Illinois saw its highest-ever COVID case rate for nursing home residents this month — surpassing even last winter's surge. Cases among staff have also reached record levels. And while resident deaths are on the rise too, the numbers are still far short of previous records — even though some caution that deaths are a lagging indicator.
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- Illinois Law Allows Pharmacists to Dispense Contraception
- Runtime
- 6:13
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Illinois has lifted restrictions on abortions in recent years. But other limits on healthcare, and reproductive care specifically, remain.
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- January 18, 2022 Full Episode — Chicago Tonight
- Runtime
- 56:45
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Omicron’s impact on nursing home residents and staff. Access to birth control gets easier. Problems getting supplies to Illinois prison inmates. And the Shedd Aquarium’s half-a-billion dollar upgrade.
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- Muhammad Ali’s Fight for Civil Rights Celebrated, Remembered in Illinois
- Runtime
- 10:52
- Date posted
- 5 years ago
- Description
- Monday's Martin Luther King Jr. Day coincided with the first celebration of Muhammad Ali Day in Illinois on what would have been the champion boxer and civil rights activist's 80th birthday.
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