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‘World in Disarray’ Author Sees Post-WWII World Order Unraveling

From Ukraine to Syria, a former foreign policy adviser to President George H. W. Bush sees a “World in Disarray.”

Bipartisan ‘Grand Bargain’ Hits Pause in Springfield

Illinois residents would pay a personal income tax rate of 4.99 percent under the latest incarnation of a bipartisan proposal proffered by Senate leaders. 

‘Lingerie Campaign’ Activist on Changing Saudi Culture

Reem Asaad led the “lingerie campaign” that helped get women into the workforce in Saudi Arabia, and is now using her platform to highlight the ways social media has impacted the changing Saudi culture.

Chicago Activists Prepare to Defend Environment Under Trump

Dozens of Chicago activists met last week to plan a defense of environmental policies that appear vulnerable under the administration of President Donald Trump.

January 23, 2017 - Full Show

Watch the Jan. 23, 2017 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Dese, Dose and Dibs: the Midwest’s Weird Word World

How do you pronounce “Chicago”? Meet the author of a new book about how to speak Midwestern.

Susana Mendoza on New Role as Comptroller, Future of State Finances

Illinois’ backlog of unpaid bills exceeds $11 billion. Does Comptroller Susana Mendoza think the state can ever catch up?

Trump’s Day One Executive Order Begins Dismantling of Obamacare

Just hours after taking the oath of office, President Donald Trump delivered on a campaign promise. What are the implications of his executive order?

Craig Hodges’ New Memoir Outlines Experiences as ‘NBA Freedom Fighter’

The two-time Chicago Bulls champion talks about his new book, and the price of being outspoken.

CPS Hoping New Site Will Streamline High School Application Process

On Wednesday, the Chicago Board of Education will vote on a vendor contract between CPS and SchoolMint, a San Francisco-based tech company specializing in digital student enrollment and registration platforms.

Survival Stories, Photos Commemorate Dark Chapter in US History

A new book and a Chicago-area survivor recall the infamous internment of Japanese-Americans that took place 75 years ago.

‘Bad Joke’ of Illinois Finances, Politics Prompt Out-of-State Moves

Thousands of people moved out of the city and state over the past three years. Two former Illinois residents weigh in on their decisions, while another wrestles with the idea of packing his bags for good.

Photos: Personal, Political Messages at Women’s March on Chicago

Signs displaying personal messages on issues such as women’s rights, democracy, health care and LGBTQ rights were carried by many in the crowd of thousands Saturday at the Women’s March on Chicago. Take a look at what we spotted.

Thousands of Demonstrators Flood Loop for Women’s March on Chicago

Chants of “this is what democracy looks like” echoed Saturday through the streets of downtown Chicago as an estimated 250,000 individuals flooded the area to take part in the Women’s March on Chicago.

CTU Post Claims Furlough Dates Could Violate Labor Contract

The ink has barely dried on the labor contract between Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union, but with a wave of upcoming furlough days announced, one side has made the claim that deal may have been violated already.