Cook County Drug Court Program Designed to Break Cycle of Ad
Clip: 5/30/2017 | 5m 42sVideo has Closed Captions
Inside a Cook County drug court program that’s designed to break the cycle of addiction.
Often when criminal court defendants are placed on probation, they’re sent back to jail if caught using drugs. But in one Cook County courtroom, they’re given a second chance -- and sometimes a third or fourth. Brandis Friedman has the story.
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
Chicago Tonight is a local public television program presented by WTTW
WTTW video streaming support provided by members and sponsors.
Cook County Drug Court Program Designed to Break Cycle of Ad
Clip: 5/30/2017 | 5m 42sVideo has Closed Captions
Often when criminal court defendants are placed on probation, they’re sent back to jail if caught using drugs. But in one Cook County courtroom, they’re given a second chance -- and sometimes a third or fourth. Brandis Friedman has the story.
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
How to Watch Chicago Tonight
Chicago Tonight is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on iPhone, Apple TV, Android TV, Android smartphones, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire Tablet, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, and Vizio.
WTTW News Explains
In this Emmy Award-winning series, WTTW News tackles your questions — big and small — about life in the Chicago area. Our video animations guide you through local government, city history, public utilities and everything in between.Providing Support for PBS.org
Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship
More to Love: Polyamory in the Real World
Video has Closed Captions
Clip: 5/30/2017 | 11m 17s | Is monogamy the gold standard for romantic relationships, or is more better? (11m 17s)
Protesters Demand Budget as Legislators Edge Closer to Adjou
Video has Closed Captions
Clip: 5/30/2017 | 6m 20s | Illinois legislators are edging closer to their adjournment Wednesday at midnight. (6m 20s)
Real Estate Website Zillow Sued Over Price Estimates, Offers
Video has Closed Captions
Clip: 5/30/2017 | 6m 34s | Homeowners unhappy with Zillow sue the real estate website. (6m 34s)
Video has Closed Captions
Clip: 5/30/2017 | 11m 43s | A look at the cases to watch as U.S. Supreme Court decisions start rolling in. (11m 43s)
Vocal Heroes: Manhattan Transfer and Take 6 Share the Stage
Video has Closed Captions
Clip: 5/30/2017 | 8m | Alan Paul and Claude McKnight join us in discussion. (8m)
Providing Support for PBS.org
Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship
- News and Public Affairs
Top journalists deliver compelling original analysis of the hour's headlines.
- News and Public Affairs
FRONTLINE is investigative journalism that questions, explains and changes our world.
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.