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Major Concerns at Columbia? College Addresses Declining Enrollment

The president of Columbia College Chicago on why there’s been a big drop in enrollment at the school and challenges to its identity in the world of creativity.

IHSA to Limit Baseball Pitchers to 105 Throws per Game

Starting this spring, high school baseball pitchers will be limited to throwing 105 pitches in a game, according to guidelines adopted by the Illinois High School Association.

Are Americans Dying Younger? A Closer Look at Report on Life Expectancy

For the first time in more than two decades, American life expectancy is dropping. Is this cause for alarm?

Illinois Lawmakers Look to Expand, Protect Abortion Rights

In light of anti-abortion comments made by President-elect Donald Trump, a pair of proposed state bills would protect and expand abortion rights in Illinois.

Room to Grow: Chicago’s Eleanor Clubs

Chicago’s rapid growth in the late 19th century meant opportunities for the throngs of young, unmarried women who came to make their way in the big city. How one woman’s practical move impacted thousands for more than 100 years.

Chi-Town Rising Announces Lineup, Hosts for 2016

Bronzeville rapper Sir the Baptist and L.A. indie pop band Saint Motel will headline this year's Chi-Town Rising celebration on New Year's Eve. 

Experimental Alzheimer’s Drug Fails in Large Study, But Hope Persists

Disappointing results from a clinical trial released late last month by Eli Lilly, but the drug is still being studied as a potential therapy for those who are at risk for memory loss.

The Week in Review: Trump Tussles with Boeing, Meets with Mayor

Donald Trump tussles with Boeing then meets with Mayor Rahm Emanuel. Illinois universities say no to sanctuary campuses. And the Cubs and Sox are making deals. These stories and more with Joel Weisman and guests.

CPS Passes ‘Welcoming District’ Resolution to Shield Students From Discrimination

The Chicago Board of Education this week unanimously approved a resolution affirming Chicago Public Schools’ status as a “welcoming district” for all students, no matter their race, gender or religion.

Cullerton: Rauner Holding Up Budget, Pension Reform

Legislative leaders and the governor are in a high-stakes game of chicken. A one-on-one with Senate President John Cullerton to see how he proposes ending the Springfield stalemate.

December 8, 2016 - Full Show

Watch the Dec. 8, 2016 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Stitches in Time: Historic Quilts at DuSable Museum

A modest but eye-opening new exhibition features practical works of art from the collection of a scholar on American quilts.

Watchdog Says CPS Board Blocking Ethics Investigation

An investigation into whether or not the Chicago Board of Education’s top attorney violated a Chicago Public Schools ethics policy has been stalled, according to the district’s Inspector General Nick Schuler.

Unpacking the President’s Cabinet, Past and Present

Looking back on U.S. history in addition to contemporary politics, what does the president-elect’s choices for Cabinet positions so far say about how he might lead as president?

Study: Treating Malnutrition Shortens Hospital Stays, Decreases Readmissions

Addressing hospital patients’ malnutrition can reduce patient stays by nearly two days and decrease hospital readmissions by nearly 30 percent, according to a new study.