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July 14, 2016 - Full Show

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IL GOP Hopes for Unity Despite Absences at Republican Convention

With one of the most divisive presidential primaries in recent memory at an end, Illinois Republican officials are hoping the party comes together next week in Cleveland for the Republican National Convention.

Weekend Best Bets: Pitchfork Music Festival Returns to Union Park

A Chicago park in West Town plays hosts to dozens of indie music acts this weekend. In the Loop, Pokémon GO players hit the streets en masse, while lions dance in Chinatown and Morris Day and The Time strike a pose in Chatham. Plus: Lumberjack athletes arrive for a U.S. championship in Tinley Park.

Oak Park Collections Reveal ‘Hidden Hemingway’

A new book combs through the local archives to document the life of an American literary lion, Ernest Hemingway.

Sailing Lake Michigan Aboard a Tall Ship

Ever wondered what it’s like to sail Lake Michigan aboard a tall ship? Jay Shefsky found out on his voyage aboard the Lynx.

New Book Puts ‘Anger and Forgiveness’ Under the Microscope

Anger is everywhere. A new book looks at anger from ancient times to current politics. A conversation with the author of "Anger and Forgiveness."

CPS Principals Finally Get Draft Budgets for School Year

Though the school year has been rife with fiscal crisis, Chicago Public Schools’ principals now know that the cuts to their school budgets will not be as deep as threatened in recent months.

July 13, 2016 - Full Show

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A Walk in the Woods? Try a Flying Leap at New Zip Line Course

Summer is the time to get outdoors and there's something new to do in the Forest Preserves of Cook County. But it will test the upper body strength of anyone brave enough to try it–and it might put a dent in your pocketbook.

Trump Delegates Sound Off on Republican Convention

Two supporters of presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump weigh in on next week’s Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio, where delegates that the candidate has amassed will formally cast a vote for their nominee.

Ask Geoffrey: What Happened to the SS Aquarama?

The largest passenger ship to operate in the Great Lakes stopped at Navy Pier in the 1950s. Geoffrey Baer dives into the history of the S.S. Aquarama and more.

After Financial Losses, Illinois Obamacare Provider Goes Under

Crain’s Chicago Business managing editor Ann Dwyer reports on the closure of an Illinois Obamacare provider, vacancies in the Trump Tower and Lake Forest's stagnate real estate market. 

4 Out of 5 Business Leaders Say Chicago is on the ‘Wrong Track’

A new poll finds Chicago's business community is distinctly underwhelmed by the local business environment and feels "pay to play" politics is a big part of the problem.

Viewer Feedback: ‘These Additions Just Don’t Cut It’

Your thoughts about remodeled Chicago bungalows when we read feedback from the "Chicago Tonight" website, and our Facebook and Twitter pages.

July 12, 2016 - Full Show

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