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Growing Economy: Low Unemployment, Inflation as Fed Raises Interest Rate

President Donald Trump is boasting a booming economy, but will higher interest rates stop it?

Chicago-Area Universities Commit to Closing College Graduation Gaps

A local education nonprofit unveils an ambitious plan to get first-generation and low-income college students to graduation day.

Chicago’s Only Medicinal Garden Adds Therapeutic Touch to Local Research

How an urban garden is contributing to research on women’s health. We stop by the Dorothy Bradley Atkins Medicinal Garden at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Jason Van Dyke Takes Witness Stand, Tearfully Recounts Fatal Shooting

The suspended Chicago police officer spent more than an hour on the witness stand Tuesday, recounting how and why he killed teen Laquan McDonald in 2014. Updates from the high-profile murder trial.

Cubs in Do-Or-Die Wild Card Playoff

A live report from Wrigley Field as the Cubs take on the Colorado Rockies.

Divvy Bike Thefts a Vicious Cycle in Chicago

A rash of crimes committed this summer by people riding the chunky blue bikes has drawn attention to an epidemic of Divvy bike theft. We get the latest from John Greenfield, editor of Streetsblog Chicago.

New Book ‘Art in Chicago’ an Ambitious Historical Overview

Chicago has been the creative home to many unusual artists over its history. A new book looks at the big picture, from the Great Chicago Fire to the art scene of today.

Storms Prompt Sewage Discharge into Chicago River Near Edgebrook, Lawndale

Overnight storms brought more than 1.5 inches of rain in parts of the Chicago area Monday night, prompting sewage discharges into several local rivers.

Themes of Freedom, Faith and Money Fuse With Brilliant Score in ‘Caroline, or Change’

With its incendiary production, Firebrand Theatre easily secures its place among the handful of Chicago’s hottest “smaller” musical theater companies. Though there is nothing at all “small” about this formidable assemblage of talent.

Rise Up Against Addiction 5K Seeks to Reduce Shame, Stigma

“People with this disease are ashamed,” said Gary Mendell, whose son struggled with addiction. He hopes Saturday’s race shows people struggling with addiction they are not alone. “We care about you.”

Prize-Winning Journalist Rukmini Callimachi Risks Her Life Reporting on Islamic State

We speak with the prize-winning journalist who began her career in the Chicago area and now risks her life reporting on Al Qaeda and the Islamic State.

Cubs Squander Division, Prep for Wild Card Matchup

The Chicago Cubs led their division for the majority of this season. But Monday, hopes for a division title were quashed as the rival Milwaukee Brewers came to Wrigley Field and won tiebreaker game number 163.

Oct. 1, 2018 - Full Show

Watch the Oct. 1, 2018 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

Why Jesus ‘Chuy’ Garcia is Saying No to a Mayoral Run

Despite forcing a runoff election when he ran against Mayor Rahm Emanuel in 2015, Jesus “Chuy” Garcia is not planning a second mayoral bid.

South Side Artists of the ‘60s and ‘70s Get Spotlight in 2 Exhibitions

How South Side artists charted new courses for Chicago art – and created a cultural legacy that echoes to this day.