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20-Mile Horse Ride Through Loop Shines a Light on Veteran Suicide

Every day, 20 veterans commit suicide, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. This weekend, 14 veterans will ride 20 miles through Chicago on horseback, with each mile representing a life lost to suicide.

Police: Teen’s Report of Kidnapping, Sexual Abuse in Wicker Park ‘Unfounded’

A 13-year-old girl claimed she’d been kidnapped, beaten and sexually abused on the city’s North Side on Tuesday. Police say the incident never happened.

Spotlight Politics: Another Day, Another Politician, Another FBI Raid

Federal agents zero in on another powerful Chicago politician. Our politics team dives into that story and more in our weekly roundtable.

Mobile Museum Stops in Chicago to Preserve Family Histories

The Smithsonian makes a stop in Chicago with its museum on wheels, aiming to bridge the digital divide. We give you a tour.

Why It’s Legal for Police, Divorce Attorneys to Collect I-Pass User Data

Police departments and divorce attorneys are collecting personal data from I-Pass users. WBEZ reporter Tony Arnold tells us how that happens – and why it’s legal.

Former Mayor Rahm Emanuel on Trump Impeachment Inquiry

He has experienced how it feels inside a White House facing the threat of impeachment. Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel offers his take on the impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump.

The Impeachment Process: How It Works

Now that an official impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump has been launched, how exactly does impeachment work, and what are the next steps?

Crain’s Headlines: Inspire Brands Gobbles Up Jimmy John’s

The corporate parent of Arby’s, Sonic Drive-Ins and Buffalo Wild Wings is adding Jimmy John’s to its widening roster of restaurant chains.

September 25, 2019 - Full Show

Watch the Sept. 25, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

Democrats, Republicans React to Launch of Impeachment Inquiry

How is a formal impeachment inquiry likely to play to voters? We ask Tom Bowen of New Chicago Consulting and Jennifer Nevins, a self-described pro-Trump conservative activist.

Memo: Trump Prodded Ukraine Leader on Biden Claims

President Trump repeatedly prodded Ukraine’s new leader to work with the U.S. attorney general and lawyer Rudy Giuliani to investigate Democratic political rival Joe Biden, according to a rough transcript summarizing the call.

CTU, CPS Leaders Offer Contract Updates as Strike Authorization Results Loom

The head of Chicago Public Schools remains confident a strike can be avoided, but on the eve of a key vote, Chicago Teachers Union leaders say they’re ready for a work stoppage if they can’t get written assurances on staffing and class sizes.

10 Things to Do This Weekend: Sept. 26-29

German brats and beers, aerial acrobats, monster trucks and a bungalow tour usher in the weekend. Here are 10 things to do in and around Chicago.

A Spoonful Less Sugar, Tad More Fat: US Diets Still Lacking

Americans’ diets are a little less sweet and a little crunchier but there’s still too much sugar, white bread and artery-clogging fat, a study suggests.

5 Fall Theater Recommendations from Hedy Weiss

There is a great variety of theater on stage in Chicago this fall. Critic Hedy Weiss recommends her current favorites.