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DACA Recipients Fear the Future Under Trump

As inauguration day grows closer, so does the fear for some young immigrants that their status in the U.S. will be revoked.

Chicago Agricultural High School Teaches More Than Farming

You’re probably aware that Chicago has high schools specializing in math and science as well as the arts, but did you know that Chicago’s big urban school system has an agricultural high school?

Hedy Weiss Reviews: ‘End of the Rainbow,’ ‘King Charles III,’ More

Judy Garland was one of the most distinctive American entertainers of the 20th Century. A new play looks at the extreme highs and lows of a legendary life in showbiz that ended at age 47. Hedy Weiss reviews that show, plus four other productions in and around Chicago.

CPS Says Employee Provided Noble Charter Schools With Unauthorized Student Information

Chicago Public Schools is investigating an employee who allegedly turned over confidential student information to the Noble Network of Charter Schools earlier this fall, according to a letter sent to district parents this week.

Chicago Poet, Professor Daniel Borzutzky Wins 2016 National Book Award

Poet Daniel Borzutzky has won the 2016 National Book Award for his collection, “The Performance of Becoming Human.” The awards were announced Wednesday night in New York City.

City Council Unanimously Approves Chicago’s 2017 Budget

The $8.2 billion spending plan doesn’t contain nearly as much pain for city taxpayers as last year’s budget, but grocery shopping could get a bit more expensive.

November 16, 2016 - Full Show

Watch the Nov. 16, 2016 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Illinois Senate Votes to Override 2 Rauner Vetoes

Legislative leaders meet on the budget while the Illinois Senate overrides the governor’s veto of the motor voter registration bill. Amanda Vinicky has details from Springfield.

Illinois Trump Supporters on the President-Elect’s Transition

Donald Trump was elected barely a week ago and there are already reports of shake-ups and signs of disarray within his transition team.

Ask Geoffrey: Was That Really 5 Million People?

The Cubs rally brought throngs of fans to Grant Park. But was it really the biggest gathering ever in Chicago? Geoffrey Baer counts heads in this week’s Ask Geoffrey.

10 Things to Do This Weekend: Nov. 17-20

Holiday lights, a giant mouse, punk rock and a comedy legend usher in the weekend. Here are 10 things to do in and around Chicago.

Appointed or Elected? State Committee Weighs Future of Chicago Board of Ed

Members of the General Assembly’s Education Committee sounded supportive Wednesday of a bill that would convert Chicago’s appointed Board of Education into an elected body, but Republicans and Democrats alike cautioned that more work is needed before the legislation is ready for a vote.

Newton Minow Named Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipient

President Barack Obama announced Wednesday the former WTTW Chairman and 20 others will receive the nation’s highest civilian honor at a ceremony later this month.

Learning Gardens at CPS Schools Plant Seeds for Healthy Food Choices

Students at some Chicago Public Schools are getting their hands dirty while feeding their minds.

New Biography Sheds Light on Private Life of Al Capone

The continuing fascination with gangster Al Capone. We speak to the author of a new book that looks at the private life of the notorious criminal.