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Viewer Feedback: 3/12

We share what you had to say about our conversation with Illinois Deputy Governor Cristal Thomas and director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck, about the number of state residents enrolled and the final month of the Affordable Care Act when we read some of our viewer feedback.

Dreaming of an Earthly Paradise

New at the museum -- two solo exhibitions feature a pair of female contemporary Indian artists.

Public Union Urges Crossover Vote for Dillard

Paris Schutz reports on why some powerful unions are urging Democratic members to cross over and vote Republican in next week’s gubernatorial election. Read an article.

Study: Alzheimer's is Third Leading Cause of Death

We take a look at a new study that says Alzheimer’s is the third leading cause of death with one of the study’s researchers, Bryan James of Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center. Read the full study, an article about super-agers, and view a graphic on Alzheimer's disease.

Building Up Chicago

As spring in Chicago gets underway, so do the building projects. We talk with Chicago Tribune’s Pulitzer Prize-winning architecture critic Blair Kamin about the most recent building projects in the news and what will be coming down the pipeline. Read an article.

Charitable Contributions by GOP Gubernatorial Candidates

Republican Illinois gubernatorial candidates Bruce Rauner, Dan Rutherford and Bill Brady provide information regarding their charitable contributions. Read an article.

A Chicago Memory from the Writer Who Groucho Marx Called “The Wittiest Man I’ve Ever Known”

It’s funny the way Chicago anecdotes bloom in books about Broadway.

GOP Treasurer Forum

Veteran politician Rep. Tom Cross faces DuPage County Auditor Bob Grogan in the GOP Primary for Illinois State Treasurer. The winner will face Democrat Mike Frerichs, who is running unopposed. Cross and Grogan join us. Read an article.

Food Safety

The Centers for Disease Control says there may be as many as 48 million cases of foodborne illnesses every year in the United States, costing the economy more than $150 billion and resulting in around 3,000 deaths. We talk with two food safety experts about the impact new technologies are having in keeping our food safe. Read an article.

Viewer Feedback: 3/10

We share what you had to say about The Civic Federation's proposal to balance the state's budget by taxing retirees when we read some of our viewer feedback.

Tax Returns for GOP Gubernatorial Candidates

Republican Illinois Lieutenant Governor candidate Jil Tracy was the last candidate to release her tax return ahead of Tuesday's March 18 Primary. Read an article about the tax returns filed by Republican gubernatorial candidates and their running mates.

Three Shows to Brighten Your Daylight Savings Time Weekend

Set your clocks forward on Sunday -- but not before you shine a light on some excellent art opportunities.

Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review: 3/7

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

Web Extra: The Week in Review: 3/7

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists tackle education topics: the ISAT controversy, and why some teachers refused to administer the state-mandated test; the national spotlight shining on Fenger principal Elizabeth Dozier in Chicagoland; and the role Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s education policy could play in the next mayoral election. Watch the web extra video.

Weekend Events Around Town: 3/7 - 3/9

A celebrity dance competition, a mural painting event and health expo; Chicago Tonight knows what’s going on this weekend.