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.
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.
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.
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.”
February 11, 2021 - Full Show
Watch the Feb. 11, 2021 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”
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.
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.
Inside ‘Immersive Van Gogh’ Exhibit Making US Debut in Chicago
A long-awaited exhibit has made its way to the U.S. and Chicago is the first stop on the tour. We get a first look at this one-of-a-kind digital experience.
Dems Attempt to Push Through School Funding, Wage Increase
House Democrats muscled past Republicans on portions of President Joe Biden’s pandemic plan, including a proposed $130 billion in additional relief to help the nation’s schools reopen and a gradual increase of the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour.
Illinois to Start Vaccinating People with Underlying Health Conditions on Feb. 25
With federal vaccine supplies steadily increasing, Illinois will soon begin vaccinating people ages 16 and older who have certain underlying health conditions, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Wednesday. But Chicago is still struggling to meet demand for the vaccine.
February 10, 2021 - Full Show
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Chicago Teachers Approve School Reopening Plan As In-Person Learning Set to Resume Thursday
Just after midnight Wednesday, the Chicago Teachers Union said 13,681 of its members voted to approve the tentative agreement with Chicago Public Schools, meaning the school reopening plan is now finalized and the city will avoid its second teachers strike in 15 months.
Chicago Cracks Down on COVID-19 Vaccine Code-Sharing
A QR code that allows eligible Chicagoans to sign up for their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine is being shared, inappropriately, with family and friends, health officials say. And it’s causing headaches for the health department.
Skokie Synagogue Serving Deaf Community Struggles to Stay Open
For nearly half a century, a place of worship in Skokie has exclusively served deaf Jewish congregants. But now, that special synagogue is fighting to stay afloat. We visit Bene Shalom to learn more.