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Former Gov. Quinn Portrait Includes 44 ‘Found’ Items

Former Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn on Monday left his mark on the Illinois State Capitol – with the unveiling of his official portrait.

May 8, 2017 - Full Show

Watch the May 8, 2017 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Flight Overbooked? Use Game Theory to Get the Biggest Payout

Using math to get the most bang for your buck on an overbooked flight.

Can Swearing Make You Stronger?

Rabiah Mayas returns to review some of the latest, breaking stories from the world of science.

Urban Nature: ‘The Great Squirrel Mystery’

Why do some squirrels live in more affluent neighborhoods, while others dwell in more disadvantaged ones? WTTW's online series “Urban Nature” has the story.

Teach Arabic at Public Schools? Why One Professor Says ‘Yes’

Northwestern University professor Brian Edwards joins us to discuss a new report on the decline of second-language education in U.S. schools.

Simple Mills CEO Focused on Cleaning Up Inner Grocery Aisles

“I started Simple Mills with that mission of cleaning up the inner grocery aisles and taking processed foods and making them unprocessed and out of simple, whole food ingredients that you can pronounce,” said CEO Katlin Smith.

CPS Expanding Parent University Program

As Chicago Public Schools works to try and improve its parent engagement, the district announced it is expanding a neighborhood-based learning program already used by thousands of families.

Chicago Launches Website on Climate Change

An announcement last month from the EPA prompts Chicago to launch its own website dedicated to the science behind climate change.

Could Milwaukee Be a Model for Replacing Chicago’s Lead Water Pipes?

Organizers of a clean water summit in Chicago next week hope to draft a plan for replacing the city's nearly 400,000 lead water pipes. 

Chicago Public Library Recognized for Digital Leadership

When it comes to innovation in digital learning, Chicago is getting noticed.

Rauner Says Thompson Center Sale Could Net Millions for CPS

Gov. Bruce Rauner says property taxes generated from the sale of the James R. Thompson Center could top $45 million per year, and Republican-backed legislation introduced Friday would send every one of those dollars to Chicago Public Schools.

The Week in Review: House Votes to Repeal Obamacare

The U.S. House of Representatives approve a bill that repeals several features of Obamacare. Plans for the Obama Presidential Center are unveiled. Gov. Rauner and Mayor Emanuel battle over the Thompson Center sale.

Acoustic Monitors Track Return of Bats in Chicago

Microphones placed across the Chicago area by the Lincoln Park Zoo are tracking the return of bats to the region this spring. 

May 4, 2017 - Full Show

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