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FTC Fines Facebook $5B, Adds Limited Oversight on Privacy

The fine is the largest the Federal Trade Commission has levied on a tech company, though it won’t make much of a dent for a company that had nearly $56 billion in revenue last year.

Lifetime to Follow Up on ‘Surviving R. Kelly’ Docu-Series

The network announced Tuesday that it has ordered “Surviving R. Kelly: The Aftermath,” a four-part series that includes interviews with new survivors and experts on the case.

50 Years After Moon Landing, Billionaires Back Grandiose Visions for Space

Could Jeff Bezos’ vision of giant rotating habitats one day support millions of people in space? We speak with two experts about humankind’s future in space. 

Aldermen Weigh in on Chicago Casino Locations, City Labor Law

Alds. Gilbert Villegas (36th Ward), Nicholas Sposato (38th Ward) and Jason Ervin (28th Ward) discuss casino locations and other pressing City Council news.

Chicago Mayor, Clerk Move to Lighten ‘Crushing’ Vehicle Fines

Getting a parking ticket is an annoying part of city life for most Chicago residents and visitors. But for some people, it can be life-altering.

What Will Chicago Look Like in 2050? A Look at CMAP’s Long-Range Plan

Erin Aleman doesn’t have a crystal ball, but she has a pretty good idea of what Chicago and the surrounding area will look like 30 years from now.

Festival inspired by Marvel’s ‘Black Panther’ Returns to Chicago

Comic book lovers, pop culture fanatics and art and tech enthusiasts are flocking to McCormick Place this weekend for the Afro-futuristic celebration Wakandacon. We get a preview of this year’s fest.

Study Finds High Levels of Fecal Bacterial at Chicago-Area Beaches

A new report raises some red flags about the potential health risks associated with swimming at local beaches.

The ‘Adaptable House’ Aimed at Easing Chicago’s Affordable Housing Crunch

A recently completed design competition is now working with a developer to take its winning entry from concept to construction in two vacant, city-owned lots.

Advocacy Group Develops Plan for Child Health Equity in Illinois

A statewide coalition says it will focus its efforts on health care policies that increase children’s access to care and mental health services and address underlying social factors that impact health.

Judge to Unseal Plea Deal in Case of Former NU, Oxford Employees Charged With Murder

A judge has agreed to make public the details of a plea agreement reached this week between Cook County prosecutors and a former Oxford University staffer who says he’ll testify against an ex-Northwestern University professor at his upcoming murder trial.

NCAA Punishes DePaul for Basketball Recruiting Violation

The NCAA suspended DePaul men’s basketball coach Dave Leitao for the first three games of the regular season Tuesday, saying he should have done more to prevent recruiting violations by his staff.

July 23, 2019 - Full Show

Watch the July 23, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

Hundreds of Black Deaths in 1919 Are Being Remembered

America in the summer of 1919 ran red with blood from racial violence, and yet today, 100 years later, not many people know it even happened. It was branded “Red Summer” because of the bloodshed and amounted to some of the worst white-on-black violence in U.S. history.

Retired Justice John Paul Stevens to be Laid to Rest Tuesday

The 99-year-old former Supreme Court justice died last week in Florida. He served on the high court for nearly 35 years, retiring in 2010.