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Feb 4, 2020

US Appeals Court Judge Gives America a Civics Lesson

Meet Judge Douglas Ginsburg, the Chicago native and former Supreme Court nominee who has a new PBS special.

Feb 4, 2020

Iowa Caucus Mess Raises New Concerns About Election Security

The long-awaited Iowa caucuses ended in chaos. Citing “inconsistencies” with a new mobile app, Democrats delayed releasing results until Tuesday afternoon. Just how secure are the elections going into the 2020 presidential race?

Feb 4, 2020

National Park Photographer Completes His Portfolio with Visit to Indiana Dunes

QT Luong is renowned for his photos of the country’s national parks. In 2019, he photographed what was then the newest national park: the Indiana Dunes.

Feb 4, 2020

Could Springfield Pass the Clean Energy Jobs Act This Session?

Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Illinois lawmakers are signaling they could be ready to pass legislation that eventually moves the state to 100% renewable energy. A look at how that might happen.

Feb 4, 2020

Crain’s Headlines: Sagging High-End Home Sales in 2020

Not a single home in the Chicago area sold for $4 million or more in January. It’s another piece of evidence that the top of the residential real estate market has sagged dramatically.

Feb 4, 2020

Baseball Season Preview: Jason Benetti, Len Kasper on White Sox, Cubs in 2020

With spring training right around the corner, we look to the coming season with White Sox broadcaster Jason Benetti and Cubs broadcaster Len Kasper.

Feb 4, 2020

February 4, 2020 - Full Show

Watch the Feb. 4, 2020 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

Feb 4, 2020

Trump Faces Accusers: What to Watch During His Big Speech

On the brink of his Senate acquittal, President Donald Trump will be unleashing “relentless optimism” during his third State of the Union address, a speech designed to pivot from his impeachment to his drive for reelection.

Feb 3, 2020

For the First Time, You Can Fill Out Your Census Form Online

The U.S. census goes mobile and modern. How else it will work – and why government leaders say the stakes are high.

Feb 3, 2020

Social Life Without the Buzz? It’s the ‘Sober Curious’ Movement

Taking a break from alcohol after the holidays has become known as the “dry January” trend. But now that January is over, some people are extending their sobriety, trying out a social life that’s not dependent on alcohol.

Feb 3, 2020

For Elsa Harris, Playing Music About Preaching the Gospel, Healing

Elsa Harris has played in Chicago churches since she was 12 years old and has performed around the world. We visit this “legend of Chicago gospel.”

Feb 3, 2020

Iowans Head to Caucuses, May Clarify Democratic Field

Iowa Democrats anxious for fundamental political change headed toward caucus centers late Monday to decide the opening contest in the 2020 presidential primary season.

Feb 3, 2020

Experts Prepare, But New China Virus Not a Pandemic Yet

Health authorities are preparing for a possible pandemic as they work to contain a respiratory illness in China that’s caused by a new virus. Here’s what you should know about the illness.

Feb 3, 2020

Trump Trial Closing Arguments Aim at Voters, History

Closing arguments Monday in President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial were directed more toward history than to sway the outcome.

Feb 3, 2020

Crain’s Headlines: Tribune Publishing Names New CEO

Tribune Publishing said it has named finance chief Terry Jimenez as its new CEO, succeeding Timothy Knight, who will leave the company after a year in the top job.