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New Book ‘Art of Logic’ a Guide to Having Better Arguments

Do you want to avoid illogical arguments over the holidays? In her new book, “The Art of Logic in an Illogical World,” Eugenia Cheng explains how to apply the art of logic to debates.

American Auto History Shines at Chicago Vintage Motor Carriage

Travel through American automotive history with a glimpse at an extraordinary private collection of vintage cars.

Chicago Shakespeare’s Flashy ‘Midsummer Night’s Dream’ Tries Too Hard to Be Hip

Despite a number of fine performances and a gorgeous “flower power” set, the whole thing ends up feeling more clunky and exhausting than beguiling. Subtle it is not, and often the poetry and emotion get lost.

Major Candidates for Mayor Haven’t Released Their Tax Returns. Why Not?

Tax returns can show a candidate’s wealth, charitable giving and whether their financial interests could present a conflict of interest. At least five of the major candidates for Chicago mayor have not yet made their returns public.

Fundraisers Created to Support Families of Chicago Officers Struck by Train

Community organizers have helped raise thousands of dollars for the families of two Chicago police officers who were struck and killed by a Metra train in an accident Monday night on the Far South Side.

Chicago Officers Likely Didn’t See Train That Killed Them

Two Chicago police officers may not have seen or heard the commuter train that fatally struck them because they were focused on another train coming from the opposite direction, a department spokesman said Tuesday.

Chicago Police: 2 Officers Die After Being Struck by Train

Two Chicago police officers were fatally struck by a train as they investigated a report of gunshots on the city's far South Side.

Viewer Feedback: ‘We Must Reform Pensions!’

Mayor Rahm Emanuel recently laid out his prescription for shoring up the city’s underfunded public employee pensions. Viewers weigh in.

Dec. 17, 2018 - Full Show

Watch the Dec. 17, 2018 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

FAFSA Verification an ‘Unfair Burden’ for Low-Income Students

Though finals are over for most college students, many still have something looming over their heads: financial aid. Why the process is taking longer for thousands of college students seeking federal aid.

New Chicago Ordinance Aimed at Encouraging, Regulating Pop-Ups

The concept of pop-up businesses is not new, but a city initiative to regulate them is. We visit several Chicago pop-ups that are open for business in this new era of retail.

5 Ways to Protect Yourself Against Data Breaches

The recent Marriott hotel data breach affected half a billion people. Who’s behind the attack, and what can we learn from it? We speak with Blase Ur, assistant professor of computer science at the University of Chicago.

Vallas Drops Petition Challenge; Lightfoot Calls on Preckwinkle to Do Same

Election officials and campaigns are in a frenzy to sort out who will be on the mayoral ballot in February, and things likely won’t let up until well into the new year.

Susana Mendoza on Her Battle to Become Chicago’s Next Mayor

Susana Mendoza announced her candidacy for Chicago mayor just days after winning re-election as Illinois comptroller. Now, she is considered by many to be one of the front-runners in that race.

New Book Examines Hunter S. Thompson’s ‘Crusade Against American Fascism’

“Freak Kingdom” dives into the writer’s clashes with the political establishment. Author Timothy Denevi joins us to discuss the book.