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Retired Judge Patricia Banks to Serve as Interim COPA Chief

Just weeks after its relaunch as the Civilian Office of Police Accountability, the agency is officially looking for a new chief administrator.

Oct. 3, 2017 - Full Show

Watch the Oct. 3, 2017 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

City Colleges of Chicago Chancellor on Free Tuition Program

How has free college tuition worked out for some students? City Colleges of Chicago Chancellor Juan Salgado joins us.

Syrians Reflect on Revolution, War and Exile in New Book

Author and Northwestern University professor Wendy Pearlman interviewed more than 300 refugees for a new book of oral histories, “We Crossed a Bridge and It Trembled.” She joins us in discussion.

Chicago’s Bike Infrastructure is Evolving, But Inequality Persists

How is the city addressing bike safety as well as concerns relating to inequality and bike infrastructure? Streetsblog Chicago editor John Greenfield joins us.

Chicago Ranked Second-Best Prospect For New Amazon Headquarters

A new report ranks Chicago’s chances of landing a massive new Amazon location as high—but will the costs be worth it?

Study: Low Incomes Linked to Inflammation, Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes

Low-income pregnant women are more likely than their wealthy counterparts to experience chronic placental inflammation, which is linked to preterm birth and low birth weight, a new study finds. 

Half-Naked ‘Zebra’ to Protest Circus Opening This Week in Chicago

Dressed in little more than black-and-white body paint, a PETA supporter on Wednesday will urge passersby to skip performances this month by a circus company with a track record of mistreating animals. 

Local Officials React to ‘Senseless’ Las Vegas Shooting

In the wake of the massacre of concertgoers in Las Vegas, Chicago is preparing to host one of its largest annual events, the Chicago Marathon, on Sunday. Mayor Rahm Emanuel says the city is ready.

Chicago Police Data Shows Reductions in Homicides, Shootings

The Chicago Police Department says that for the second month in a row, homicides in Chicago were lower than they were during the same month the year before.

Oct. 2, 2017 - Full Show

Watch the Oct. 2, 2017 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Republicans and Democrats at Odds Over Trump Tax Plan

President Donald Trump recently said the heart of his tax proposal “is a giant, beautiful, massive – the biggest ever in our country – tax cut.” We take a closer look at the plan.

Hundreds Flee Devastation in Puerto Rico to Join Family in Chicago

Mayor Rahm Emanuel said Monday the city is not only offering emergency responders to help Puerto Rico, but has already accepted 1,600 evacuees. 

Illinois Public Health Department Issues Standing Order for Naloxone

There were nearly 1,900 fatal opioid overdoses in Illinois last year, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health. We speak with Nirav Shah, the agency’s director, about the state’s fight against the crisis.

Chicago Considers ‘Good Food’ Procurement Policy

Chicago could become the first U.S. city outside of California to adopt a policy requiring it to purchase food from sources that meet a set of health, environmental and fair labor standards.