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Memo Finds Cook County Bail System Unconstitutional

Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder is criticizing Cook County’s bail bond system.

Uninsured Driver? Secretary Of State Wants to Hear From You

If you’re one of the nine million drivers in the state of Illinois, there’s a slight chance you could be driving on suspended license plates and not even know it. 

Aug. 1, 2017 - Full Show

Watch the Aug. 1, 2017 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

New Guide Helps Identify Native Trees, Shrubs for Your Garden

Why native trees and plants not only look good but are better for local wildlife and the environment. A discussion with author Charlotte Adelman.

Trump to Sign Sanctions Against Russia ‘Soon’

Vladimir Putin orders hundreds of U.S. diplomats out of the country as tensions escalate with Russia.

A Fresh Look at the Colossal Photography Archive at Columbia College

Curators and students at Columbia College Chicago have devised a way to get viewers to reimagine the meaning of a photograph.

Ordinance Aims to Punish Parents of Gun-Toting Kids

Should parents be held responsible if they know their kids have guns? We speak to Ald. Raymond Lopez (15th Ward) about a new ordinance.

Art Conservation Expert Does Museum Work for Free

Art conservation can cost thousands of dollars. Meet one man who’s dedicated to restoring works of art pro bono.

Broccoli, Kale Could Slow Cognitive Decline, Study Finds

Your mother was right to tell you to eat your broccoli. Eating nutrient-rich foods like broccoli, spinach and kale could slow age-related cognitive decline, according to a new study.

Rauner Issues Amendatory Veto of Education Funding Bill

Gov. Bruce Rauner made generous use of his veto pen to redline money for Chicago Public Schools and to make other sweeping changes to a major revamp of education funding.

2 Plains Zebras Debut at Lincoln Park Zoo

The young males belong to a highly social zebra species and will eventually share a habitat with the zoo’s giraffes. 

PolitiFact Rates Rauner’s SB1 ‘Bailout’ Claim as False

Just before Gov. Bruce Rauner issued a long-anticipated amendatory veto of an education funding reform bill in Springfield, top political fact-checkers cast doubt on one of the governor’s biggest criticisms of the legislation.

Governor Gets Education Funding Bill, But Schools’ Future Remains Hazy

The future of school funding is now in Gov. Bruce Rauner’s hands, after Democrats finally sent him legislation he’s made a show of demanding they release. Now the question is what Rauner will do with it.

July 31, 2017 - Full Show

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

Mayor Declines to Say Whether He’ll Reappoint Police Board President

The Chicago Police Board could be without a president Tuesday. The term of current President Lori Lightfoot expired Monday.