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Rauner Calls Trump Immigration Ban ‘Overly Broad,’ ‘Rash’

Gov. Bruce Rauner on Friday criticized President Trump’s executive order and discussed ongoing issues with Chicago Public Schools and education funding during an interview on WBEZ.

‘Selfish Joy’ Motivates Local Doctor’s Humanitarian Work

Meet Dr. Victoria Brander, who has been performing hip and knee replacements in countries around the world for more than a decade. 

February 9, 2017 - Full Show

Watch the Feb. 9, 2017 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Republican-Led Congress Hopes for Sweeping Change

U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger joins Chicago Tonight to discuss the federal appeals court's refusal to reinstate President Trump's travel ban and the Republican agenda.

S.H. Bell: We’re Not Sole Manganese Source on Chicago’s Southeast Side

S.H. Bell Co., a company linked to potential manganese pollution on Chicago’s Far Southeast Side, said Thursday it is not the sole emitter of manganese dust in the area. 

Iranian-Born Chicago Artist Reunites with Husband After Travel Ban

After a week of fear and stress, an Iranian-born Chicago artist was finally able to return to the U.S. following a court ruling that put an injunction on the president’s travel ban. Now she is sharing her story.

O’Hare Express Train, United Center L Stop Among Planned City Upgrades

An express train connecting Chicago’s O’Hare Airport to the Loop and a new CTA Green Line station blocks from the United Center are among the mayor’s plans for upgrading the city’s infrastructure.

For Second Time, First Lady’s Nonprofit Sues Governor

The early childhood support program run by Diana Rauner, wife of Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner, is once again part of a coalition suing the state to recover money it’s owed.  

Chicago Schools Using Books to Fight Bullying

Nearly a quarter billion children experience bullying each year, according to a new report. But some schools across Chicago are using books and discussion to stem the tide of bullying.

10 Things to Do This Weekend: Feb. 9-12

Discounted theater tickets, pizza parties and a giant car show and usher in the weekend. Here are 10 things to do in and around Chicago. 

Grammy Nominee Robbie Fulks Through the Years on WTTW

The 59th annual Grammy Awards are this Sunday and one of the nominees is Chicago singer-songwriter Robbie Fulks. We revisit our conversation and performance with him.

Chris Kennedy Running for Governor

A new official entrant – with a familiar name – in the race for governor. Why Chris Kennedy says he’s in it to win it this time.

February 8, 2017 - Full Show

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

Next Steps in Case Against President’s Immigration Ban

How a federal appeals court could read the law on the president’s immigration ban. 

Blair Kamin Weighs in on $500M Willis Tower Renovation

Big changes are in the works for Willis Tower. Architecture critic Blair Kamin gives us his read on that and the latest on the South Works project.