Skip to Main Content
Chicago Tonight

Parents Call to Ban Controversial Books

Efforts to ban certain books are spreading across the country.

Aired 02/09/2022 | Rating NR

Chicago Tonight

Parents Call to Ban Controversial Books

Clip: 2/9/2022 | 6m 11sVideo has Closed Captions

Efforts to ban certain books are spreading across the country.

Efforts to ban certain books from school libraries are gaining steam nationwide. Last month, a Tennessee school board voted to ban the Holocaust-inspired graphic novel "Maus," citing violent imagery and controversial themes on Nazi resistance. Some groups are criticizing the ban, saying the book plays an important role in teaching kids about the Holocaust.

Aired 02/09/2022 | Rating NR

Problems with Closed Captions? Closed Captioning Feedback

Problems with Closed Captions? Closed Captioning Feedback

Chicago Tonight is a local public television program presented by WTTW

WTTW video streaming support provided by members and sponsors.

Mandate for Most Indoor Spaces Set to End Feb. 28

Video has Closed Captions

Clip: 2/9/2022 | 9m 4s | The governor lifts the indoor mask mandate as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations drop. (9m 4s)

Spotlight Politics: Gov. Pritzker Rolls Back Mandate

Video has Closed Captions

Clip: 2/9/2022 | 14m 5s | The mayor blames remote learning for the spike in carjackings, we get into that and more. (14m 5s)

Streets & Sanitation Clearing Dibs Placeholders Friday

Video has Closed Captions

Clip: 2/9/2022 | 2m 40s | It might be the most polarizing tradition in Chicago: dibs. (2m 40s)

Two New Grocery Stores To Be Built on Chicago’s West Side

Video has Closed Captions

Clip: 2/9/2022 | 4m 21s | Two grocery stores are preparing to open on the West Side. (4m 21s)

Providing Support for PBS.org

Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship

Support for PBS provided by:

Chicago Tonight is a local public television program presented by WTTW

WTTW video streaming support provided by members and sponsors.

Sign in with Email

or

Continue with GoogleContinue with FacebookContinue with Apple

By creating an account, you acknowledge that PBS may share your information with our member stations and our respective service providers, and that you have read and understand the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

Are you sure you want to remove null from My List?