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January 31, 2017 - Full Show

Watch the Jan. 31, 2017 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Is It Really Possible to Balance the State Budget Without a Tax Hike?

The conservative Illinois Policy Institute unveiled a plan Tuesday that promises to fill Illinois’ $7.1 billion budget hole, without any increase in taxes. 

President Trump Announces Neil Gorsuch as Supreme Court Nominee

President Donald Trump announced Neil Gorsuch as his nominee to replace the late U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia on Tuesday night. 

Museum Celebrates Black History Month With Annual Art Display

Underway at the Museum of Science and Industry is the longest-running exhibition of African-American art in the country. Learn more about the museum’s program and the origins of Black History Month.

How Healthy is Illinois’ Job Market?

We discuss the prognosis for state and local job markets amid changing local and national politics.

DeVos Approved by Senate Committee as Chicago Parents Protest

In a split decision Tuesday morning, the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions voted to approve education secretary nominee Betsy DeVos.

Chicago’s 7-Cent Bag Tax to Start Feb. 1

Shopping trips may become additionally taxing for Chicagoans starting in February as the checkout bag tax is set to go into effect on the first of the month.

Behind the Court Case That Could Shut Down State Government

State employees are in the middle of a political war on two fronts, both of which could leave workers broke. Both could also spur action that could end Illinois’ 19-month budget impasse by forcing a shutdown.

January 30, 2017 - Full Show

Watch the Jan. 30, 2017 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Local Officials Condemn, Question Trump Travel Ban

The latest from local elected officials on President Donald Trump’s travel ban after a weekend of confusion and protest at O’Hare.

Muslim Civil Rights Group Sues Over Constitutionality of Travel Ban

The Council on American-Islamic Relations filed a federal lawsuit Monday over the constitutionality of President Donald Trump’s executive order, which they say targets Muslims.

Does Trump’s Travel Ban Make Americans Less Safe?

The White House pushes back against criticism of President Donald Trump’s travel ban. Is the executive order a big setback for counterterrorism efforts?

Chicago to Give Away 25,000 Reusable ‘ChiBags’ for Start of Bag Tax

Starting Wednesday, customers will pay a 7-cent tax on each paper and plastic bag provided by stores to carry out items in all Chicago retail stores. 

Luvvie Ajayi Offers Up Some ‘Act-Right’ in New Book ‘I'm Judging You’

A Chicago author’s new book lays out the case that we can all do better.

Illinois’ US Senators, Reps. Respond to Trump’s Executive Order on Refugees

A majority of Illinois' congressional members have issued statements about President Donald Trump’s executive order temporarily banning immigrants from seven predominately Muslim countries. Find out what they have to say.