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Feb 15, 2021

Study: Few US Capitol Rioters Had Ties to Right-Wing Groups

The impeachment trial is over, but hundreds of rioters who stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6 are still facing criminal charges. We discuss the implications of new research showing some surprising findings on the identities and backgrounds of those rioters.

Feb 15, 2021

Gun Control Advocates Push for Action in Springfield

It’s been two years since an aggrieved worker at the Henry Pratt warehouse in suburban Aurora killed five people. Advocates for gun control say in that time, Illinois still hasn’t taken the necessary steps to fix problems with state firearms laws.

Feb 15, 2021

Newly Appointed State Sen. Mike Simmons on Goals for Illinois’ 7th District

Neighbors in Rogers Park, Edgewater, Uptown and Ravenswood have a new state senator representing them in Springfield, and he says he plans to tackle the health and economic disparities his constituents experience.

Feb 15, 2021

‘All-Hands-on-Deck Moment,’ Mayor Says, as Chicago Prepares for Snow Blitz

It’s been 10 years since the infamous Groundhog Day blizzard left hundreds of motorists stranded on Lake Shore Drive. As another major winter storm bears down on Chicago, officials are putting to use lessons learned from that debacle.

Feb 15, 2021

Trump Looks to Reassert Himself After Impeachment Acquittal

Now acquitted in his second Senate impeachment trial, Donald Trump is preparing for the next phase of his post-presidency life. But after being barred from Twitter, the former president lacks the social media bullhorn that fueled his political rise.

Feb 15, 2021

February 15, 2021 - Full Show

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Feb 11, 2021

Italian American Pride Banners Replace Columbus Statue — Without a Permit

Last summer, three Christopher Columbus statues were removed after violent altercations between police and protesters. For months, the sites sat empty. But last fall, a display of Italian American pride banners appeared in place of the former statue in Chicago’s Little Italy neighborhood.

Feb 11, 2021

‘Chicago Tonight’ in Your Neighborhood: Chinatown

Chinatown celebrations for the Lunar New Year look different amid the COVID-19 pandemic. In a normal year, festivities include a parade, banquets and family meals spanning from the eve of the Chinese New Year until 15 days after. This year, nearly all celebrations will be virtual.

Feb 11, 2021

New Film Highlights Chicago Efforts to End South Africa’s Apartheid

A new film airing this weekend on WTTW draws parallels between the fight against apartheid in South Africa and injustice in Chicago.

Feb 11, 2021

Hunger Strike Against Southeast Side Metal Scrapper Reaches Eighth Day

A group of hunger strikers is protesting metal recycler General Iron opening up on the Southeast Side. We hear from opponents and a company representative.

Feb 11, 2021

Mercy Hospital Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Chicago’s oldest hospital is closer to shuttering this spring after filing for bankruptcy. What that may mean for patients.

Feb 11, 2021

Ask Geoffrey: The Schwinn Bicycle Company

Bicycle sales in Chicago have surged over the past year as the pandemic has forced more and more people outside for exercise and recreation. But it’s hardly the city’s first “bike boom.” Geoffrey Baer takes us back to when Chicago was called “the Detroit of bicycles.” 

Feb 11, 2021

February 11, 2021 - Full Show

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Feb 10, 2021

Spotlight Politics: Trump’s 2nd Impeachment Trial Underway

Powerful video evidence is presented at former President Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial. Our politics team of Amanda Vinicky, Paris Schutz and Heather Cherone takes on that story and more in this week’s roundtable.

Feb 10, 2021

Illinois Education Officials Release New Teaching Standards

The Illinois State Board of Education is working on a new set of teaching standards for what it calls “culturally sensitive and responsive teaching.” We hear about the possible pros and cons of the new rule.