What’s Ahead for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, Biden’s Supreme Court Nominee
President Joe Biden’s nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court has launched what Democrats hope will be a quick, bipartisan confirmation process for the court’s first Black woman.
Teatro ZinZanni Returns to the Big Top After Hiatus
Under the big top, Teatro ZinZanni presents a performance that is Cirque du Soleil meets cabaret, with a little circus action in between.
With Mandate Over, Illinois Businesses Can Decide How to Handle Mask Requirements
As expected, Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Monday issued a new executive order that lifts the requirement for masking in most indoor public settings, citing a “vast improvement” in COVID-related hospitalizations and transmissions.
Push for Reparations in Chicago Sputters
The City Council’s Subcommittee on Reparations has met only once since it was formed in June 2020, and Ald. Stephanie Coleman (16th Ward), the chair of the subcommittee, told WTTW News that her efforts to schedule additional meetings have been unsuccessful.
February 24, 2022 - Full Show
Congressman Quigley and the local Ukrainian community on the violence in Europe. An exclusive look at the widely-used SHIELD test for COVID-19. And we’re in Roseland for our In Your Neighborhood series.
‘Chicago Tonight’ in Your Neighborhood: Roseland
Located on Chicago’s South Side, neighborhood leaders are engaging in block-to-block outreach to tackle gun violence. Others are working to bring investment into a corridor that was once a hub for small businesses. We speak with residents and some of those leaders on the frontlines.
Russia Invades Ukraine on Many Fronts in ‘Brutal Act of War’
The chief of the NATO alliance said the “brutal act of war” shattered peace in Europe, joining a chorus of world leaders who decried the attack.
Chicago City Council Confirms Mayor’s Pick to Lead COPA After Months of Controversy
The Chicago City Council voted 31-14 to confirm Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s pick to lead the agency charged with probing misconduct by members of the Chicago Police Department after months of controversy.
From Spit Tube to Results: Inside the Massive COVID-19 SHIELD Testing Operation
The unique saliva test was developed by University of Illinois scientists and SHIELD officials say it has become an essential tool in halting the spread of COVID-19.
Peace Rally in Ukrainian Village
For some Chicago areas residents, what’s happening in Ukraine is personal. They’ve got relatives suddenly living in a war zone. They’re trying to draw Americans’ attention to the Russian invasion — including with a rally Thursday afternoon in Chicago’s Ukrainian Village.
EXPLAINER: A Look at US Steps Taken, and Not, Against Russia
The U.S. sanctions and penalties announced so far appear to spare Putin himself from sanctions. They also forgo an option long-cited as one of the toughest possible, by holding off from banning Russia from the SWIFT financial system that moves money around the world. Biden cited concerns by European allies.
February 23, 2022 - Full Show
Dr. Arwady on ending the city mask mandate. City council takes action on the mayor’s gang asset ordinance. Funding a state suicide prevention hotline. And dancing in Frank Lloyd Wright’s Unity Temple.
Despite Hurdles, Automatic Voter Registration Law Adds to Voter Rolls
A new report estimates an additional 111-thousand voter registration applications have been processed at Illinois Secretary of State facilities annually, thanks to a 2018 automatic voter registration law. But advocates say Illinois can — and should — do better.
CPS Chief ‘Would Love’ District to be Mask Optional Before End of School Year
Despite a safety agreement with the Chicago Teachers Union that requires universal masking in schools until the end of the academic year, CPS officials on Wednesday said there may come a time sooner in which masks will not be mandatory.
Illinois Prepares for July Launch of 988 Suicide Prevention Hotline
Illinois is months away from the scheduled launch of a new suicide prevention hotline, and state lawmakers are working to make sure it gets funding.