January 10, 2022 - Full Show
The latest on the standoff over in-person learning at Chicago Public Schools. Will there be school this week? The Bears chart a path forward. What local leaders plan to do about homelessness during the winter months.
Illinois’ Top Doc on Omicron Spike, In-Person Learning Debate
Dr. Ngozi Ezike breaks down the latest Illinois COVID-19 numbers and says the debate over the safety of in-person learning is nuanced.
Nonprofit Aims to Address Homelessness as Housing Insecurity Grows During COVID-19
The leader of a Chicago nonprofit focused on homelessness says the demand for their services has skyrocketed. "We are getting inundated with calls, emails and walk-ins from people that never imagined they would ever need help like this before.”
Doctor Offers Tips for Regaining Sense of Smell After COVID-19 Infection
A common indicator of COVID-19 is the loss of taste and smell, which can last for months after infection, according to recent research.
Much to Fix in the Offseason As Bears Begin Search for New GM and Coach
The Bears’ head coach and general manager are out. James “Big Cat” Williams, former offensive lineman for the Chicago Bears, gives us his thoughts on the offseason challenges the team and the incoming new coach and general manager face.
‘We Were Trapped’: Trauma of Jan. 6 Insurrection Lingers for Lawmakers
Interviewed before this week’s anniversary of the attack, 10 of the House members who were in the gallery talked of being deeply shaken by their experience, recalling viscerally the sights and sounds amid the chaos.
January 6, 2022 - Full Show
One-on-one with Mayor Lightfoot as classes are canceled for a second day. Will there be school tomorrow? Local members of congress and observers reflect on one year since the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.
No CPS Classes Friday as City, Teachers Union Still Without Safety Agreement
While a few school buildings may be open to students, Chicago Public Schools has once again canceled classes as negotiations with the Chicago Teachers Union continue.
‘Chicago Tonight’ in Your Neighborhood: Clearing
The Clearing community on the Southwest Side of Chicago is home to many city employees and families and the southern portion of Midway Airport. We spent the day talking to people about how the neighborhood is adapting to all the changes throughout the pandemic.
Bears Face Vikings in What Many Expect to Be Nagy’s Last Game In Charge
The Chicago Bears aim to end a disappointing season on a high note by beating the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday in what could be Matt Nagy’s last game as the team’s head coach.
How Far Right Extremism Has Shifted Since Last Year
The ideas that contributed to the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol one year ago are still alive and well, according to experts and recent polling. A year after the violent riot, some reports show that many of these ideas have become more mainstream and the far right has gained supporters.
COVID-19, Political Standoff Disrupt School
Knowing that most teachers wouldn’t show, even with the warning that they would therefore not be paid, CPS canceled class for Wednesday, and now Thursday too.
Rush Hospital CEO on Criteria for Delaying Surgeries Amid Bed Shortage
Illinois is setting record highs for the number of coronavirus cases and hospitalization rates with more than 6,800 now in hospitals due to COVID-19. Meanwhile, hospitals across the state are working to maintain the ability to take patients, and are delaying certain procedures amid a bed shortage.
Spotlight Politics: Omicron Variant Pits CTU Against Mayor, Schools CEO
What’s the political fallout of the standoff between the teachers union and the city? The race for the 1st Congressional District heats up after Bobby Rush announces he's stepping down. And U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger decides his future on the eve of the Jan. 6 Capitol riot anniversary.
How the Omicron Variant is Affecting Young People
COVID-19 hospitalizations for children have reached a record high in Chicago. The city is currently seeing a daily average of about seven hospitalizations. Despite these numbers, some data suggest the omicron variant is causing a milder illness in kids.