Skip to Main Content
Chicago Tonight

FCC Proposes New 3-Digit Suicide Prevention Lifeline

There are an average of 129 suicides a day in the U.S., and that number is rising.

09/18/2019 | Rating NR

Chicago Tonight

FCC Proposes New 3-Digit Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Clip: 9/18/2019 | 6m 53sVideo has Closed Captions

There are an average of 129 suicides a day in the U.S., and that number is rising.

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 1-800-273-TALK. But the FCC wants to make that number a whole lot easier to remember – and dial.

09/18/2019 | Rating NR

Problems playing video?   | Closed Captioning Feedback

Report a Problem

Before you submit an error, please consult our Video Help page.

Problems playing video?   | Closed Captioning Feedback

Report a Problem

Before you submit an error, please consult our Video Help page.

Chicago Tonight is a local public television program presented by WTTW

WTTW video streaming support provided by members and sponsors.

Ask Geoffrey: The Pan American Games in Chicago

Video has Closed Captions

Clip: 9/18/2019 | 5m 16s | Geoffrey Baer swings into the history of Chicago’s 1959 Pan American Games. (5m 16s)

Chicago Architecture Biennial Returns With a Critical Eye

Video has Closed Captions

Clip: 9/18/2019 | 3m 47s | A preview of the exhibits and installations from around the world at this year’s event. (3m 47s)

City Council Looks to Restrict Vaping, Expand Marijuana

Video has Closed Captions

Clip: 9/18/2019 | 5m 37s | Local politicians are vowing to take strict action on vaping while welcoming cannabis. (5m 37s)

Crain’s Headlines: Chicago Office Building Sells for $50M

Video has Closed Captions

Clip: 9/18/2019 | 2m 21s | Details on the most expensive office building sale in Chicago history. (2m 21s)

‘Everything Must Go’ Explores Gentrification Through Poetry

Video has Closed Captions

Clip: 9/18/2019 | 8m 57s | Chicago poet Kevin Coval and illustrator Langston Allston discuss their new book. (8m 57s)

‘Greenway’ Plan for Lincoln Park Side Street Sparks Tension

Video has Closed Captions

Clip: 9/18/2019 | 8m 35s | A plan to boost safety for cyclists and pedestrians has some neighbors feeling skeptical. (8m 35s)

Spotlight Politics: Signs of Struggle Ahead for Lightfoot?

Video has Closed Captions

Clip: 9/18/2019 | 7m 12s | Our politics team of Paris Schutz, Amanda Vinicky and Carol Marin on the latest news. (7m 12s)

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?