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Jan. 28, 2019 - Full Show

Watch the Jan. 28, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

Chicago Mayor’s Race: Mendoza, Preckwinkle Spar Over Ethics

Susana Mendoza, one of 14 candidates running for Chicago mayor, releases her ethics plan as early voting is set to begin Tuesday.

Gillette’s ‘We Believe’ Ad Sparks Controversy, Dialogue

What does a new ad campaign say about masculinity in the #MeToo era? We explore reactions both positive and negative to Gillette’s “We Believe” commercial.

Snowstorm Likely a Prelude to More Dangerous Weather

How Chicagoans handled a snowy start to the week – and how the city is preparing for worsening conditions.

Chicago Zoos to Close in Anticipation of Extreme Cold

Brookfield Zoo and Lincoln Park Zoo plan to close for parts of the week as record-breaking lows are expected to move into the area.

It’s Tax-Filing Season. What You Need to Know About This Year’s Forms

Monday marks the start of income tax filing season. Learn about what’s different this year in the wake of new tax laws.

Report: In Building Data Centers, Chicago Outpaced by Other Markets

A new report suggests Illinois could do more to attract data centers. What are they – and how are they important to the local economy?

Chicago Adopts Stricter Rules for Manganese, Other Pollutants

Chicago facilities that process potentially harmful industrial materials must now take further steps to ensure they aren’t polluting surrounding neighborhoods.

New Nonprofit Gives Old Furniture – and People – Second Chances

Meet the founders of the Chicago Furniture Bank, which offers people in need an apartment’s worth of gently used furniture, including beds for each family member, for just $50.

‘Photograph 51’ Exposes Pattern of Delayed Recognition for Rosalind Franklin

Anna Ziegler’s play, now in a biting, emotionally vivid production at Court Theatre, shines a light on the visionary chemist who was crucial to the momentous scientific paper explaining the molecular structure of DNA.

Chicago Could Break its Record for Coldest Temperature

Wednesday’s forecast shows a daytime high of around 14 degrees below zero, which would beat the city’s all-time coldest high of minus 11. When wind chills are factored in, temperatures could reach minus 35. 

Caterpillar Stumbles; China’s Slowing Growth Begins to Show

Caterpillar fell well short of fourth-quarter profit expectations and the machine maker said that sales have begun to slow in China. Shares tumbled 10 percent at the opening bell Monday, the worst sell-off in more than seven years.

Much of Illinois to Get Snow, Record-Breaking Cold

The National Weather Service says northern and central Illinois will see record-breaking low temperatures of 18 or 19 degrees below zero or colder on Tuesday and Wednesday.

When Does Early Voting Start for Chicago’s Feb. 26 Election?

You don’t have to wait till election day to cast a ballot. On Tuesday, early voting will start at the city’s downtown “super site.” Find out when and where you can cast your ballot.

Study Accurately Predicts Severity, Length of Postpartum Depression

A new Northwestern Medicine study was able to successfully predict whether women would experience worsening depressive symptoms within the first year of childbirth by identifying four maternal characteristics that put them at risk.