‘Remaking a Life’: New Book Features Chicago Women Living with HIV/AIDS
For more than a decade, Northwestern University professor Celeste Watkins-Hayes documented the lives of more than 100 women living with HIV/AIDS in Chicago and beyond. Now, their stories are featured in a new book.
September 30, 2019 - Full Show
Watch the Sept. 30, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”
Chicago Teachers Union Members Vote to Authorize Strike
Ninety-four percent of Chicago Teachers Union members voted to authorize a walkout, according to preliminary results announced Thursday night at the CTU headquarters.
Isaiah Collier: An Emerging Chicago Talent in Jazz and Blues
With a new record in the wings – and concerts around the world – one of Chicago’s hidden musical talents is increasingly becoming not so hidden. He recently turned 21 years old – but musically, Isaiah Collier is an old soul.
Crain’s Headlines: 25 Chicago Restaurants Get Michelin Stars
Michelin, the global fine dining guide, granted its prestigious star awards Thursday to a swath of Chicago restaurants, this year bestowing the honor on 25 local venues. That’s up from 22 last year.
Whistleblower Gives Democrats a ‘Roadmap’ for Trump Probe
The explosive details of a whistleblower’s complaint against President Donald Trump provided Democrats on Thursday with a roadmap for their impeachment inquiry. We get reaction from Chicago-area congressmen.
September 26, 2019 - Full Show
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Banged-Up Bears Look to Keep Things Rolling Against Vikings
Former Bears offensive lineman James “Big Cat” Williams gives us three key takes on what the Chicago Bears need to do to beat the Minnesota Vikings in week four.
Jacqueline Stewart, TCM’s Newest Host, on Film Preservation, Representation
The Turner Classic Movies series “Silent Sunday Nights” is a celebration of some of the triumphs of early filmmaking, and its new host is a Chicago native whose love of the movies goes all the way back to her childhood.
Bus Driver Fired After Striking Cyclist Was Among Highest-Paid CTA Drivers
A CTA bus operator who was fired after an on-duty accident in which he struck a cyclist was among the highest-paid drivers working for the agency in recent years, according to a WTTW News analysis of CTA employee salaries.
Spotlight Politics: Another Day, Another Politician, Another FBI Raid
Federal agents zero in on another powerful Chicago politician. Our politics team dives into that story and more in our weekly roundtable.
Mobile Museum Stops in Chicago to Preserve Family Histories
The Smithsonian makes a stop in Chicago with its museum on wheels, aiming to bridge the digital divide. We give you a tour.
Why It’s Legal for Police, Divorce Attorneys to Collect I-Pass User Data
Police departments and divorce attorneys are collecting personal data from I-Pass users. WBEZ reporter Tony Arnold tells us how that happens – and why it’s legal.
Former Mayor Rahm Emanuel on Trump Impeachment Inquiry
He has experienced how it feels inside a White House facing the threat of impeachment. Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel offers his take on the impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump.
The Impeachment Process: How It Works
Now that an official impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump has been launched, how exactly does impeachment work, and what are the next steps?
