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Brendt Christensen Jury Deliberations Begin After Lengthy Closing Arguments

A 12-person jury is in the process of deciding whether the former Ph.D. candidate will live out the rest of his natural life behind bars or if he’ll be put to death for the kidnapping and killing of Yingying Zhang.

Myths and Risks in App That Gives You a Peek Into Older Self

Is a peek into the future worth your privacy in the present? That concern was pushed to the spotlight this week with the resurgence of a smartphone app that uses artificial intelligence to transform your current face into your younger and older selves.

John Paul Stevens Emerged as Supreme Court’s Leading Liberal

John Paul Stevens moved left as the Supreme Court shifted to the right during his nearly 35 years as a justice. That’s how the bow-tie wearing Republican from the Midwest emerged as the leader of the high court’s liberal wing.

10 Things to Do This Weekend: July 18-21

Colorful sidewalks, a massive music fest, Mexican fare and a moon bash usher in the weekend. Here are 10 things to do in and around Chicago.

Apple, Google Continue Inclusive Push with New Emoji

Apple and Google are rolling out dozens of new emoji that of course include cute critters, but also expand the number of images of human diversity.

Despite Grounding of Boeing Plane, United 2Q Profit Rises

United said Tuesday that its second-quarter profit soared 54%, to $1.05 billion. The results beat expectations, and United slightly raised its forecast of full-year profit.

5 Chicago Theater Recommendations: ‘Music Man,’ ‘True West’ and More

There’s a parade of new shows on stage in Chicago. Theater critic Hedy Weiss recommends her current favorites.

Former Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens Dies at 99

John Paul Stevens, the bow-tied, independent-thinking, Republican-nominated justice who unexpectedly emerged as the Supreme Court’s leading liberal, died Tuesday in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, after suffering a stroke Monday.

What Illinois Offers Undocumented Immigrants

Even as President Donald Trump cracks down on undocumented immigrants, Illinois is expanding services available to them. What services are – and aren’t – on offer.

How Illinois Employers Might Handle Recreational Marijuana

Recreational marijuana becomes legal in Illinois on Jan. 1, but there are a lot of unanswered questions about how employers will react – and adapt – to the law. 

Veterans, Lawmakers Push to Overturn Transgender Service Ban

The House passes an amendment to reverse President Donald Trump’s ban on most transgender people serving in the military. Retired Col. Jennifer Pritzker joins us.

First Black Female AMA President Talks Policy, Health Equity

Meet Dr. Patrice Harris, the new leader of the Chicago-based American Medical Association, the country’s largest association of doctors and medical students.

July 16, 2019 - Full Show

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

Study: Perinatal Depression Screenings May Miss Suicidal Thoughts

Mandated screenings for perinatal depression may overlook a significant portion of women who are struggling with suicidal thoughts, according to a new study from the University of Illinois. 

Report on Climate Change Warns of ‘Killer Heat’ in US

Illinois residents experience roughly two days each year in which the heat index surpasses 105 degrees Fahreneit. Within roughly three decades, that number could rise to 26 days per year, according to a new report.