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Oct 29, 2019

‘No Crying in Newsrooms’: Former Sun-Times Editor Shares Stories of Women in Journalism

Julia Wallace, the former managing editor of the Chicago Sun-Times, talks about women in journalism in her new book, “There’s No Crying in Newsrooms: What Women Have Learned About What It Takes to Lead.”

Oct 29, 2019

John Leguizamo Brings ‘Latin History for Morons’ to Chicago

If your Latin history is a little rusty, actor and writer John Leguizamo understands – and he’s here to offer an antidote in the form of his latest one-man show, playing in Chicago this week. We get a preview.

Oct 28, 2019

Latest Corruption Charge Has Legislators Squirming

Illinois lawmakers returned to Springfield on Monday for the start of the fall veto session, but any new legislation could be overshadowed by a bribery charge filed against Democratic state Rep. Luis Arroyo. 

Oct 28, 2019

Chicago Principals Concerned About Possibility of Long Strike

Two Chicago Public Schools principals talk about the strike from their perspective – and what it will take to pick up the pieces when it eventually ends.

Oct 28, 2019

CPS Cancels Tuesday Classes as Sticking Points Stall Deal

The Chicago Teachers Union strike has surpassed its 2012 work stoppage in terms of missed school days. An update on negotiations from Chicago Public Schools and Chicago Teachers Union leaders.

Oct 28, 2019

Field Museum’s New Meteorite Contains Stardust That Predates the Solar System

A 4-pound chunk of a rare type of meteorite that crashed into a Costa Rican village this spring has found its way to Chicago, and experts say the rock likely contains clues to the origins of life on Earth.

Oct 28, 2019

In Chicago, Trump Calls the City an Embarrassment to the US

President Donald Trump disparaged the city Monday as a haven for criminals that is “embarrassing to us as a nation.” The city’s top cop sat out Trump’s speech to protest the president’s immigration policies and frequently divisive rhetoric.

Oct 28, 2019

Crain’s Headlines: Cost-Cutting at Walgreens Prompts Corporate Job Cuts

The company didn’t say how many people were let go, but a Tribune report pegged the number at 100 employees at its Deerfield headquarters.

Oct 28, 2019

October 28, 2019 - Full Show

Watch the Oct. 28, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

Oct 28, 2019

Islamic State Still Poses a Threat After Al-Baghdadi’s Death

Eliminating the Islamic State group’s elusive leader gives President Donald Trump a new argument for leaving Syria, but the U.S. military campaign against the extremists is far from finished.

Oct 24, 2019

Pressure Mounts on Facebook to Vet Political Content

Should social media companies be responsible for fact-checking content? The debate over free speech on Facebook.

Oct 24, 2019

‘Check, Please!’ Returns for 19th Season on WTTW

“Check, Please!” host, restaurateur and master sommelier Alpana Singh dishes on the new season of the Emmy award-winning show, which debuts Friday on WTTW.

Oct 24, 2019

Lightfoot’s New Plan to Address Mental Health Care

Mayor Lori Lightfoot unveils a new mental health plan that includes a boost in funding. But some say it falls short of her promise to bring back six clinics that were shuttered by her predecessor in 2012.

Oct 24, 2019

Crain’s Headlines: No CTA Fare Hikes for Now

The Chicago Transit Authority’s budget has no plans for fare hikes or service reduction in 2020, but ridership on CTA buses and trains has been steadily declining since a 2012 peak.

Oct 24, 2019

Bears Look to Jump-Start Offense Against Chargers

Is there a spark of life yet in the Bears? Former Bears offensive lineman James “Big Cat” Williams previews the team’s matchup with the Chargers on Sunday.