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April 17, 2019 - Full Show

Watch the April 17, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

Former Mayoral Candidate Faces New Questions About Campaign Spending

Amara Enyia received big donations from some music superstars during her bid for mayor. But state election officials are now looking into exactly how that money is accounted for.

Ask Geoffrey: Was There an Egg Factory in Bronzeville?

A viewer says her uncle used to swipe eggs from a factory in Bronzeville in the 1940s or ‘50s. Chicago history eggs-pert Geoffrey Baer has the surprising answer to that and other questions in this encore edition of Ask Geoffrey.

Why One Sociologist Says It’s Time for Black Women to Date White Men

Cheryl Judice, the author of the new book “Interracial Relationships between Black Women and White Men,” tells us why she believes more black women should date outside their own race.

10 Things to Do This Weekend: April 18-21

Circus acts, colorful eggs and superheroes usher in the weekend. Here are 10 things to do in and around Chicago.

Brookfield Zoo’s 7-Week-Old River Otter Pup Dies

Staff made the decision to euthanize the North American river otter pup after his health declined over the weekend. “This was an enormously hard decision to make,” said Bill Zeigler of the Chicago Zoological Society.

Dual Art Show at Intuit Makes Case for Art as Therapy

This pair of art shows couldn’t be more different, highlighting a New Zealand artist who hasn’t spoken in more than 50 years; and two Chicago artists who fight addiction with creativity.

Records: Kim Foxx Felt Office May Have Overcharged ‘Washed Up’ Smollett

Weeks after recusing herself from the felony prosecution of “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett, Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx sent texts to her second-in-command about the case, saying it appeared the office was “overcharging” the actor.

Porter Moser: ‘All In’ as Loyola Ramblers Coach

Loyola-Chicago coach Porter Moser says he plans to stay at the school after he reportedly talked to St. John’s about its job.

Coroner: 5 Aurora Warehouse Victims Shot Multiple Times

Autopsies on the five employees killed when a gunman opened fire in February at a suburban Chicago manufacturing plant have determined that all of them were shot more than once.

Lawmakers Uneasy About Pritzker’s Pension Plans

Illinois’ long-term pension debt tops $130 billion. What Gov. J.B. Pritzker plans to do – and what he won’t do – about that crushing burden.

April 16, 2019 - Full Show

Watch the April 16, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

‘Brotherland’ Photographer Documents Conflict, Life in Ukraine

The young American photographer Brendan Hoffman tells us about his new show at the Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art.

Report: Amazon Employees Are Listening to Alexa Conversations

Would you forgo your privacy for more effective technology? Owners of voice-activated home devices may need to start asking themselves that question.

Rebuilding Notre Dame a ‘National Project’ for France

A fire has devastated the 850-year-old cathedral in Paris. What will it take to rebuild the iconic structure? Chicago Tribune architecture critic Blair Kamin joins us in discussion.