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House Hunting: Design Competition Selects Bungalow for the 21st Century

Bungalows have served Chicago families for a hundred years. Could this new design by Greg Tamborino be the bungalow of the future? Blair Kamin weighs in.

At Museum of Science and Industry, a Brave New World of Wearable Tech

The exhibition “Wired to Wear” aims to lift the veil on clothing and accessories that can boost your health and wellness – or just express your creativity.

Chicago Corruption Walking Tour Begins Final Season

A Chicago walking tour enters its final season of investigating the city’s corrupt past – and present. Local journalist Paul Dailing, who started the tour in 2016, join us in discussion.

Jurors Likely to Begin Deliberating Brendt Christensen Sentence This Week

More than a month after they first began hearing testimony, jurors in the trial of Brendt Christensen are likely to begin deliberating this week over his appropriate sentence: life in prison or death.

From Oil and Gas to CBD, Northbrook-Based UL Combats Explosion Hazards

A facility at safety certification company UL (Underwriters Laboratories) is working to keep potentially explosive environments safe. But you might be surprised how prevalent those environments can be – and the common things that might trigger a safety hazard.

Here’s a Fact: We Went to the Moon in 1969

Fifty years after Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walked on the moon, some people insist it never happened and was all a big hoax by the U.S. government. Here’s a look at some of the most common claims and how they're explained away.

Florida Expert Flies to Chicago to Help Catch Alligator

Sections of Humboldt Park are closed Monday while the search continues for the elusive gator, which is at least 4 feet long. 

July 15, 2019 - Full Show

Watch the July 15, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

Judges to Decide on Bond Hearings for R. Kelly Indictments

A federal court hearing for R&B singer R. Kelly has been pushed back a day and will instead be held Tuesday when the singer was expected to be arraigned.

Stay Hydrated, Cool to Prevent Heat Exhaustion, Says Health Official

Rising temperatures and humidity in Chicago this week could make it feel as hot as 105 degrees outside. If proper precautions aren’t taken, you could experience heat exhaustion or heatstroke. 

A Healthy Lifestyle May Offset Genetic Risk for Alzheimer’s

People with high genetic risk and poor health habits were about three times more likely to develop dementia versus those with low genetic risk and good habits, researchers reported Sunday. 

Churches Jump Into Action With Threat of Immigration Sweeps

As a nationwide immigration crackdown loomed, religious leaders across the country used their pulpits Sunday to quell concerns in immigrant communities.

The Week in Review: Chicago Braces for ICE Raids

Chicago prepares for stepped-up deportation raids. R. Kelly is nabbed by federal agents. Mayor Lori Lightfoot halts water meter installations over lead concerns. And an alligator evades capture at Humboldt Park Lagoon.

Fiercely Immersive ‘Recommendation’ Explores Privilege, Justice and Moral Relativism

With its volcanic staging of Jonathan Caren’s intensely physical play, Windy City Playhouse has carved out a unique niche for itself in Chicago with a style dubbed “immersive theater.” 

Local Health Official Lauds Trump’s ‘Comprehensive’ Order on Kidney Disease

President Donald Trump issues an executive order to revamp care for kidney disease, which affects 37 million Americans. “It’s really comprehensive,” said Dr. Holly Kramer, president of the National Kidney Foundation.