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Civic Federation: Latest City Colleges Budget a ‘Strong First Step’

Students within the City Colleges of Chicago won’t see any tuition hike this fall as the state’s largest community college district works through its first full budget in more than two years.

ZooBrew Set For Aug. 25-26 at Brookfield Zoo

Sample more than 80 beers while taking in the zoo’s wildlife and nature at the sixth annual event.

A Day After Lawsuit, EPA’s Pruitt Backtracks on Delaying Pollution Rules

Environmental Protection Agency chief Scott Pruitt said he does not believe in “regulation through litigation,” but his stance appears to be subject to change.

Viewer Feedback: ‘This Tax Was Never About Health’

Viewers weigh in on the new Cook County sweetened beverage tax.

Report: Despite Progress, Illinois Can Improve Cancer-Fighting Policies

While Illinois was lauded in a new report for its smoke-free laws and rules on indoor tanning devices, the state is “exceptionally” far behind on comprehensive tobacco-control programs, according to a national cancer advocacy organization.

When Will Schools See State Cash? Wait and See

Fresh off of a two-year budget crisis rooted in partisan tensions, Illinois is careening toward a new one – and this time, schoolchildren are left in the wake.

Aug. 2, 2017 - Full Show

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

Lightfoot, Emanuel Meet to Discuss Police Board Presidency

After several days of speculation, Lori Lightfoot met with Mayor Rahm Emanuel in hopes of getting clarity over whether or not he would reappoint her as president of the Chicago Police Board.

The Nation’s Oldest African-American Women’s Golf Club Turns 80

There was once an extensive network of African-American golf leagues and clubs across the country. As the golf world opened up, most of them faded away. But one that remains is the Chicago Women's Golf Club. We go for a visit.

Cook County Beverage Tax In Effect

The new sweetened beverage tax is causing confusion and debate among consumers, and demand from industry groups that the tax be repealed. Is it here to stay?

Ask Geoffrey: What Happened to the Young Abraham Lincoln Statue?

Geoffrey Baer has the story of a statue's journey from a library to a North Side park in this encore edition of “Ask Geoffrey.”  

CPS Won’t Withhold Money, But Keeping Funding Appeals Process

Citing principal feedback, CPS says it will no longer withhold 4 percent of schools’ special education funding and will instead using central contingency funds to grant appeals for both general and special education resources.

Efforts to Simplify CPS High School Application Process Draw Concern

An attempt to make the high school application process easier is raising some questions.

Chicago Leads Nation in Reducing Racial Disparity in Breast Cancer Deaths

For black women in Chicago, a breast cancer diagnosis in 2003 meant you were 68 percent more likely to die from the disease than a white woman. A new study shows that gap is closing.

10 Things to Do This Weekend: Aug. 2-6

Lollapalooza, lowriders, indie flicks and Staley Da Bear usher in the weekend. Here are 10 things to do in and around Chicago.