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Independent Booksellers Grew in Number, Diversity in 2021
According to American Booksellers Association CEO Allison Hill, the association now has 2,010 members, at 2,547 locations, an increase of more than 300 since spring 2021. It’s the highest ABA total in years.
June 14, 2022 - Full Show
Another candidate joins the race for mayor. Plus, meet the candidates for Cook County assessor. Reforming Illinois gun laws. And addressing the mental health care worker shortage.
Lasting Impressions of Cezanne at the Art Institute
Paul Cezanne was thought of as the greatest by some very great artists, including Pablo Picasso and Claude Monet, to name just two. The Art Institute along with the Tate Modern in London is presenting its first exhibition of Cezanne in 70 years.
It’s Hotter Than Hot Outside. What Exactly Is the Heat Index?
Chicago isn’t likely to break the 35-year-old record high of 99 degrees set for June 14 back in 1987, even though the heat index is expected to top 105 degrees. Which begs the question: What is the heat index?
Ja’Mal Green Joins Race for Mayor, Becoming 2nd Progressive Challenger to Lightfoot
“We’re in a state of emergency,” Ja’Mal Green told “Chicago Tonight” on Tuesday. “This city is in huge disarray.”
Illinois Could Reform FOID, Ammo Purchasing Gun Safety Laws
A breakthrough bipartisan gun package got a boost — with the tentative backing of U.S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. As members of Congress tiptoe toward taking federal action — state legislators are likewise focused on firearms measures.
New Law Meant to Increase Mental Health Care Workforce in Illinois
COVID-19 has worsened what behavioral health leaders say was already a serious shortage of mental health care providers.
Candidate Forum: Cook County Assessor Candidates Kaegi, Steele Face Off
The candidates for Cook County assessor face off in a “Chicago Tonight” candidate forum.
Cook County Has a New Flag, Just in Time for Flag Day
The flag, dubbed “I Will,” was chosen from nearly 300 submissions. It was designed by Drew Duffy, a student at Glenbrook South High School.
Bucktown Starbucks Employees Vote to Unionize; 5th Chicagoland Location, Among 150 Nationwide
With Tuesday’s successful vote in Chicago and another in St. Louis, organizers say there are now 150 union Starbucks locations around the U.S.
Ethics Board Won’t Punish Ald. Sposato For Violating Ethics Ordinance With Facebook Photo
The Chicago Board of Ethics will not punish Ald. Nicholas Sposato (38th Ward) for violating the city’s Governmental Ethics Ordinance by appearing in photographs used on his social media page on city property.
Lightfoot to ‘Fight Like Hell’ to Keep CPS Students in Classrooms When Next School Year Begins
Even as COVID-19 case numbers increased in recent weeks after an early spring lull, Lightfoot said she has no intention of returning to remote learning when classes resume in August.
Many Baby Formula Plants Weren’t Inspected Because of COVID
U.S. regulators have historically inspected baby formula plants at least once a year, but they did not inspect any of the three biggest manufacturers in 2020, according to federal records reviewed by The Associated Press.
WHO Convenes Experts to Decide If Monkeypox Is an Emergency
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said Tuesday he decided to convene the emergency committee on June 23 because the virus has shown “unusual” recent behavior by spreading in countries well beyond parts of Africa, where it is endemic.
Broadway Star Kelli O’Hara Spins a Marvelous Web of Broadway Classics and Hidden Gems
Tony Award-winning Broadway star Kelli O’Hara performed a bravura solo concert Thursday accompanied by that ever dazzling “band,” the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.
Pass Effort to Tighten Chicago’s Ethics Rules Immediately, Ethics Board Chair Says
Chicago Board of Ethics Chair William Conlon said the package of reforms — which has been stalled since April without Lightfoot’s backing — should be “swiftly” passed by the City Council and signed into law.
Remembering Illinois Attorney General Jim Ryan
Jim Ryan served as Illinois attorney general for eight years starting in 1995. He twice ran, unsuccessfully, for Illinois governor. He died on Sunday after what his family said were “several lengthy illnesses.” He was 76.
Crain’s Headlines: Rebranded McDonald’s ‘Vkusno & Tochka’ Opens in Russia
A new fast-food chain restaurant opens in Russia, and it might look and taste familiar. Ann Dwyer takes us behind the headlines.
Electoral College Lawsuit: Complaint Accuses Fake Electors of Filing Bogus Paperwork
A group of Wisconsin Republicans tried to file fake electoral documents in favor of Donald Trump. A nonprofit law firm is suing to bring criminal charges.
Lightfoot Defends Overhaul of Chicago’s Mental Health System Despite Refusal to Reopen Closed Clinics
Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Monday that her strategy to fill the “significant gaps” in Chicago’s mental health care system that she inherited by expanding city funding for nonprofit organizations — but not reopening city-run clinics — is succeeding.
Ex-Chicago Officer Charged After Physical Altercation With Woman at North Avenue Beach
Bruce Dyker has been charged with aggravated battery and official misconduct, according to the Cook County State's Attorney's Office, after he was allegedly seen on video grabbing a woman at North Avenue Beach.
Redesigned Roads, Better Enforcement, and Changing Driver Mindsets: Cyclists Demand Changes to Make City Roadways Safe for All
Cyclist and pedestrian safety advocates rally for change after two toddlers are killed by drivers on Chicago streets.
7 Cases of Monkeypox Confirmed in Chicago, Health Officials Announce
“While the risk in Chicago remains low, CDPH wants the public to be able to make informed choices about gathering in spaces or participating in events where monkeypox could be spread through close or intimate contact,” said Dr. Allison Arwady, the commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health.
Senate Negotiators Announce a Deal on Guns, Breaking Logjam
The proposal falls far short of tougher steps long sought by President Joe Biden and many Democrats. Even so, if the accord leads to the enactment of legislation, it would signal a turn from years of gun massacres that have yielded little but stalemate in Congress.
US: Pfizer COVID-19 Shot Appears Effective for Kids Under 5
Federal health officials said Sunday that kid-sized doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccines appear to be safe and effective for kids under 5, a key step toward a long-awaited decision to begin vaccinating the youngest American children.
