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Viewer Feedback: 7/21

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Taking a Swing at the New Steppenwolf Show

 “The Qualms” is the foul-mouthed new play from Pulitzer Prize-winner Bruce Norris (“Clybourne Park”).

Weekend Events Around Town: 7/18-7/20

An art campaign, Chinatown fair and play featuring Sandra Oh; Chicago Tonight knows what’s going on this weekend. 

Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review: 7/18

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists discuss this week's headlines.

Malaysia Airlines Plane Crashes in Ukraine

A Malaysia Airlines plane crashes in the politically heated Ukrainian territory. Was it an accident or terrorism? And could the incident touch off new international tensions. 

Conflict in the Middle East Escalates

An escalating war in the Middle East as Israel sends ground forces into Gaza. We discuss the latest conflict with Israel's Consul General in Chicago and a local Palestinian professor.

The Power Lunch

Following an appearance on Chicago Tonight, Chicago actress Drew Sidora leads an event geared toward empowering minority female entrepreneurs.

Rauner Unveils Comprehensive Tax Plan

Republican candidate for governor Bruce Rauner comes out with a comprehensive tax plan. Which taxes would go down, which would go up, and how did Gov. Pat Quinn respond?

Chicago’s Office of Inspector General Releases Report

The City of Chicago Office of the Inspector General released its second quarter report for 2014, according to a press release. The report provides a summary of OIG activity from April 1 through June 30, 2014.

Navy Pier Gets $20 Million Donation

The family of local charitable organization, Polk Bros. Foundation earned naming rights to Navy Pier's gateway entrance park following a $20 million grant.

Lurie Garden in Summer

We take a look at the Lurie Garden as Millennium Park celebrates its 10th anniversary.

Viewer Feedback: 7/17

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Remembering Broadway Icon Elaine Stritch

Broadway icon Elaine Stritch died on Thursday morning at the age of 89. Revisit John Callaway's 2006 conversation with Elaine Stritch.

"And if that 'Mockingbird' Don't Sing...."

Literary battle lines are drawn as Harper Lee denies willingly cooperating with a new book about her. The author begs to differ. 

Mayoral Race Toss-up

Preckwinkle is out but who else is in? We discuss with our panel who the likely challengers are that will put up a fight against Rahm Emanuel in the upcoming Chicago mayoral race.