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Jan 19, 2022

Kate Sullivan Takes Guests to Favorite Restaurants on New Season of ‘To Dine For’

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.

Jan 19, 2022

Mayor Lori Lightfoot Says COVID-19 Felt Like ‘Bad Cold,’ Heads to Washington, D.C.

Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Tuesday that she has fully recovered from her bout with COVID-19, and said it felt like “a bad cold.”

Jan 19, 2022

When It Comes to COVID-19 and Mental Health, ‘Kids Very Rarely Do Better Than Their Parents’

New research published Tuesday in JAMA Pediatrics that looked at children and adolescents from 11 countries found kids experienced both mental and physical health problems — anxiety, depression, lower physical activity, food insecurity and school disengagement — linked to school closures and social lockdowns.

Jan 19, 2022

AT&T, Verizon Pause Some New 5G After Airlines Raise Alarm

The decision from the companies came Tuesday as the Biden administration intervened to broker tried to broker a settlement between the telecoms and airlines over a rollout of new 5G service.

Jan 19, 2022

Stop Politicians from Using Campaign Cash to Defend Themselves from Corruption Probes, Illinois Supreme Court Urged

Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez (25th Ward) looked on as his attorney Adolfo Mondragon urged the Illinois Supreme Court to overturn decisions by the Illinois State Board of Elections as well as lower courts to toss out his complaint against his predecessor, disgraced former Ald. Danny Solis.

Jan 19, 2022

January 19, 2022 - Full Show

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.
Jan 18, 2022

Utensils No Longer Part of the Deal With Take-Out or Delivery as New Law Goes Into Effect in Chicago

Forget about napkins and ketchup packets too. On Tuesday, Chicago's single-use foodware ordinance will go into effect, meaning disposable utensils will no longer be included with a take-out or delivery order unless specifically requested by the customer. 

Jan 18, 2022

Shedd Aquarium Embarks on $500M 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.

Jan 18, 2022

How the Lack of Items Is Affecting Incarcerated People in Illinois

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.

Jan 18, 2022

Clearing Couple Starts Pet Pantry to Help Those in Need

It has become more common to see donation boxes across the city. Some are filled with books and others with canned goods. We head to Clearing to speak with a couple who has built a donation box to help those with pets. 

Jan 18, 2022

White House: Texas Hostage-Taker Raised No Red Flags Before Entering US

Malik Faisal Akram, a 44-year-old British citizen, arrived in the U.S. at Kennedy Airport in New York on a tourist visa about two weeks ago, officials said. He spent time in Dallas-area homeless shelters before the attack Saturday in the suburb of Colleyville.

Jan 18, 2022

Illinois Nursing Homes Face Spike in Cases, Staffing Shortages Amid COVID-19 Surge

According to CDC data, Illinois saw its highest-ever case rate for nursing home residents this month, surpassing even last winter’s surge. Cases among staff have also reached record levels. 

Jan 18, 2022

Illinois Law Allows Pharmacists to Dispense Contraception

It’ll be easier to access birth control in Illinois, courtesy of a new law that allows pharmacists to dispense hormonal contraception without a doctor’s prescription.

Jan 18, 2022

January 18, 2022 - Full Show

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.
Jan 17, 2022

January 17, 2022 - Full Show

A new entrant in the race for Illinois governor is creating buzz. Plus, what's behind a nationwide blood shortage? And commemorating Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Muhammed Ali Day. We also remember a photographer who documented the civil rights movement.