Temperatures could top 50 degrees in the Chicago area on Wednesday but the brief warmup will be accompanied by heavy rains, with a potential for flooding, followed by colder air and a wintry mix that could drop 7 inches of snow.
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Who Will Replace Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson in 11th Ward?
The nephew of former Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley and the grandson of Mayor Richard J. Daley, Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson will have to resign his City Council seat given his convictions Monday for lying to the IRS and filing false tax returns.
February 15, 2022 - Full Show
Rep. Dick Durbin on Russia-Ukraine tensions. The fallout from Patrick Daley Thompson’s conviction. Tackling the truck driver shortage. And Chicago Children’s Choir prepares for its upcoming concert.
Local Advocates Say Justice Department’s Shift on Safe Injection Sites ‘Long Overdue’
Local advocates say so-called safe injection sites – safe havens for people to use drugs with protections against fatal overdoses – are crucial, especially with a rise in overdoses amid the pandemic.
Industry Group Aims to Tackle Truck Driver Shortage in Illinois
While the U.S. isn’t experiencing the same upheaval as Canada, trucking advocates say the industry still faces huge challenges, many of which predate the pandemic.
When It Comes to Reimagining the Museum Campus, Advocates Say the Greatest Untapped Amenity Already Exists: Nature
Green space advocates are in agreement that the north star of a new working group tasked to "reimagine" the Museum Campus needs to be the Lakefront Protection Ordinance. In short: No new building construction.
Ukraine-Russia Crisis: What to Know on Hopes of Averting War
The Kremlin had signaled Monday that it was still possible for diplomacy to head off what Western officials have said could be an imminent invasion of Ukraine. But much remains unclear about Russia’s plans and how the crisis will play out.
Remember the Bald Eagle Almost Killed By Rat Poison? Watch Its Soaring Release Back Into the Wild
The eagle was released back into the Cook County preserve where it was found New Year’s Day, bleeding profusely. The raptor quickly reunited with its mate after more than a month apart.
Sandy Hook Families Settle for $73M With Gun Maker Remington
The families and a survivor of the shooting sued Remington in 2015, saying the company should have never sold such a dangerous weapon to the public. They said their focus was on preventing future mass shootings by forcing gun companies to be more responsible with their products and how they market them.
Ottawa’s Police Chief Ousted Amid Truck Protest in Canada
Ottawa Police Chief Peter Sloly lost his job after failing to move decisively against the bumper-to-bumper demonstration by hundreds of truck drivers. The protests by the so-called Freedom Convoy have infuriated many residents, who have complained of being harassed and intimidated on the streets.
Second Man Charged in South Side Shooting That Led to Grandmother’s Death
Elbert Duncan was denied bail during a hearing Tuesday following his arrest on a single count of aggravated battery stemming from a nonfatal shooting outside a South Side liquor store Feb. 1. A woman walking nearby was shot and killed moments later.
CPS Taking Student Applications For Program That Aims to Increase Educator Diversity
Seniors in Chicago’s public high schools who are interested in a teaching career can begin applying to a prep program aimed at boosting the number of CPS grads working as educators within the district.
Proposed State Bill Would Help Sexual Assault Survivors Opt Out of Revealing Medical Information in Insurance Documents
Revealing that they’ve been the victim of a sexual assault is a frightening task for any survivor.And if a private insurer is billed for the cost of treatment, family members may learn about the attack through insurance documents.
As the Auto Show Parks in Chicago, Low Dealership Inventory Persists
The 2022 Chicago Auto Show is featuring the latest automotive trends while showcasing an influx of vehicles at a time when new cars are hard to find.
New Book Looks at Love and Relationships During Pandemic
The new book “Love in the Time of Contagion: A Diagnosis” explores the lockdown experiences of singles and couples and new approaches to love, intimacy and vulnerability.
Crain’s Headlines: Northwestern Hospital Expands Downtown Footprint
Northwestern Memorial Hospital expands its downtown footprint; a rental home project is underway in the Chicago area; and could McDonald's be eyeing the metaverse?
Lightfoot Says Chicago May Not be Ready to Lift Mask Mandate, Vaccine Requirement on Feb. 28
Mayor Lori Lightfoot declined Monday to say whether the city is on track to lift its mask mandate along with the state or lift the vaccine mandate for patrons of restaurants, fitness centers and bars on Feb. 28.
Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson Found Guilty of Failing to Pay Taxes, Lying to Feds
Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson was found guilty on all seven counts in what was the first trial of a sitting member of the Chicago City Council since 1999.
Sliver of Hope: Kremlin Sees Diplomatic Path on Ukraine
The Kremlin signaled Monday it is ready to keep talking with the West about security grievances that led to the current Ukraine crisis, offering hope that Russia might not invade its beleaguered neighbor within days.
‘Blues in the Night,’ a Talent-Filled Musical Revue, Chases the Blues Away
“Blues in the Night” at Porchlight Music Theatre is a talent-filled production that will leave you flying high.
3 Killed in Weekend Shootings Across Chicago: Police
According to Chicago police, nine people were shot in nine separate incidents across the city between 6 p.m. Friday and 11:59 p.m. Sunday. Three of those victims were killed.
February 14, 2022 - Full Show
The car market revs up despite challenges, preparing for the end of the state’s mask mandate in two weeks, and new legislation that would protect rape survivors from medical costs. Plus, dating during the pandemic and guaranteed basic income.
Chicago Tonight: Black Voices, February 12, 2022 - Full Show
How a shortage of school counselors impacts students’ mental health. The status of the city’s guaranteed basic income program. And an urban historian remembers Vivian Harsh for Black History Month.
US: Over 130,000 Russian Troops Now Staged Outside Ukraine
President Joe Biden spoke for about 50 minutes Sunday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and renewed promises of what the West says will be tough economic sanctions against Moscow and a NATO buildup in the event of “any further Russian aggression” against Ukraine, the White House said.
Eligibility Criteria, Application Timeline Expected This Month for Chicago’s Guaranteed Basic Income Program
The city of Chicago approved the plan in its 2022 budget three months ago, promising $500 a month to 5,000 low-income households for one year. It would be the nation’s largest test of a guaranteed basic income program.
As Pandemic Takes Toll on Students’ Mental Health, School Counselors Call For More Support
School counselors are often a primary resource for mental wellness and guidance, but few can be found in America’s schools. According to the latest data from the American School Counselor Association, there was one counselor for every 424 students during the 2019-20 school year.
