November 19, 2020 - Full Show
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Spotlight Politics: Pritzker Announces New COVID-19 Restrictions, Addresses Threats to Family
Gov. J.B. Pritzker tells his political opponents that his family is off limits as he announces new restrictions designed to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Our politics team takes on those stories and more in this week’s roundtable.
Local Teen’s ‘Big Year’ Breaks Cook County Birding Record
Meet a high school student who’s on a quest to see more bird species in Cook County than anyone, ever.
Voting Begins for CPS Local School Councils
Chicago Public School Local School Council members are up for election this week. What are LSCs and what power do they have?
Nursing Homes See Increase in COVID-19 As Virus Surges in Illinois
As COVID-19 continues to surge in Illinois, nursing homes and other long-term care facilities are bracing for what’s likely to come.
Twitter, Facebook CEOs Vow Election Action; GOP Touts Curbs
As the CEOs of Twitter and Facebook gave assurances of vigorous action against election disinformation, Republicans at a Senate hearing Tuesday pounded the social media companies over political bias, business practices and market dominance.
November 18, 2020 - Full Show
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Columnist Heidi Stevens Talks About Her COVID-19 Diagnosis
Heidi Stevens is a writer at the Chicago Tribune who taps into many of her own experiences for her “Balancing Act" column. But writing about her COVID-19 diagnosis — and an underlying heart condition — gave her pause.
Chicago Artist Explores Blackness as Both a Color and Identity in New Exhibit
We explore the latest exhibition from Amanda Williams which responds to the social media trend Blackout Tuesday, in which Instagram users posted black squares to show solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement.
An Infectious Disease Expert Offers Advice on Staying Safe During Thanksgiving
The COVID-19 pandemic means this year’s holiday season will be like no other. Dr. Emily Landon, an infectious disease specialist at UChicago Medicine, gives advice on how to safely navigate the holidays.
White House Chief of Staff: A Closer Look at This Critical Role
President-elect Joe Biden recently announced longtime confidant Ron Klain as his White House chief of staff. As the president’s gatekeeper and top assistant, Klain will play a crucial role in managing who has access to Biden.
CPS to Bring Back Some Students for In-Person Learning As Soon As Jan. 11
Though Illinois will soon see increased restrictions to prevent the spread of COVID-19, some Chicago Public Schools students and teachers are set to head back to the classroom. The head of CPS and Mayor Lightfoot discuss the plan.
Illinois Moves to ‘Tier 3’ Restrictions Starting Friday to Curb COVID-19 Surge
Facing “exponential growth” in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, Illinois will soon begin operating under tighter restrictions designed to stop the spread of the virus — and avoid another stay-at-home order, the governor said.
November 17, 2020 - Full Show
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For Some Restaurants, It’s Cheaper to Close Than to Remain Open
It’s been a solid eight months since government leaders in Chicago and Illinois began asking residents to limit their activities due to the coronavirus. A new round of that took effect in the city on Monday.