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The Story of Chicago’s Rise as a Distinctly Polish American City

Local historian Dominic Pacyga tells us about his new book “American Warsaw: The Rise, Fall, and Rebirth of Polish Chicago.”

Board of Education to Vote on New Budget, Strike Make-Up Days

Days after the Chicago Teachers Union voted to approve a new five-year contract with the city, the Chicago Board of Education is expected to follow suit at its regular monthly meeting this week.

Illinois Clinicians Fighting Opioid Crisis Get $2.5M in Loan Repayments

As part of federal efforts to combat the opioid epidemic, the National Health Service Corps has awarded $80 million in student loan repayments to clinicians working to treat addiction, including 41 in Illinois.

November 18, 2019 - Full Show

Watch the Nov. 18, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

Old Dogs, New Tricks: 10,000 Pets Needed for Science

Can old dogs teach us new tricks? Scientists are looking for 10,000 pets for the largest-ever study of aging in canines. They hope to shed light on human longevity too.

Study Links Asian Carp with Mississippi River Fish Drop

Sport fish have declined significantly in portions of the Upper Mississippi River infested with Asian carp, adding evidence to fears about the invader’s threat to native species, according to a new study.

Gurley, Brown Help Rams Ground Out 17-7 Win Over Bears

Todd Gurley and Malcolm Brown ran for touchdowns and the Los Angeles Rams were able to ground out a 17-7 victory over the Chicago Bears on Sunday night.

Flying This Thanksgiving? Expect Record Crowds at Airports

The Transportation Security Administration said Wednesday that it expects to screen more than 26.8 million passengers and airline crew members between Nov. 22 and Dec. 2. That would be a 4% increase over last year.

‘The Niceties’ Captures Contemporary University Turmoil

“The Niceties” is a brief and telling chronicle of the temper of our times, and actors Mary Beth Fisher and Ayanna Bria Bakari sustain the necessary tension and subterfuge required to keep things at the boiling point. 

CTU Members Vote to Ratify 5-Year Contract

Two weeks after ending their historic work stoppage, more than 25,000 rank-and-file Chicago Teachers Union members ratified their new contract with the city.

The Week in Review: Cullerton Shocks Springfield with Retirement News

Illinois’ Senate president unexpectedly announces his retirement. Mayor Lori Lightfoot comes up empty on a Chicago casino redo. A war of words with Uber. And the Bears prepare for a prime-time matchup with the LA Rams.

Federal Monitor: CPD Lagging Behind in Consent Decree Compliance

Federal monitor Maggie Hickey on Friday released the first semiannual report for the Chicago Police Department’s consent decree, saying that the department is not in compliance with a majority of the reforms.

Ex-Ambassador’s Testimony Shines Light on Conservative Media

Former Ukrainian Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch’s impeachment testimony on Friday spotlighted the role of conservative media in her downfall and the chilling reminder that she remains a social media target.

Stunning ‘Don Giovanni’ a Surprisingly Ideal Fit for the #MeToo Era

The production, directed by Robert Falls (artistic director of the Goodman Theatre) is the finest work he has done on any stage since “The Iceman Cometh,” and it has been cast with glorious singers who also are exceptional actors.

World Record Attempt: Chicagoan Jenny Doan to Hula-Hoop for 100 Hours

Jenny Doan wants to break the Guinness World Record for marathon hula-hooping. In addition to “sheer resilience and grit,” it takes a little planning – and a lot of motivation. Here’s how she’s planning to tackle the challenge.