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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.

Eyewitness: Las Vegas Shooter ‘Wanted to Do as Much Damage as Possible’

An eyewitness recounts what she saw in Las Vegas on Sunday night during what has become the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history.

A Story My Lyft Driver Told Me

Meet one of the first African-American flight attendants and hear the unusual way her mother inspired her love of travel.

Brookfield Zoo to Host International Symposium on Animal Welfare

More than 125 animal welfare experts from around the world will gather in October to share new research and best practices related to caring for animals in zoos and aquariums.

Chicago Joins ‘Getting to Zero’ Initiative Aimed at Eliminating HIV

Can Illinois stop the spread of HIV infections? A statewide initiative aims to do just that. “We have a real chance of stopping the spread of HIV once and for all,” Mayor Rahm Emanuel said.

Chicago Bears’ Winning Streak Advances to 14 … Coin Flips

The likelihood of correctly calling 14 coin tosses in a row is 1 in 16,384—or about as likely as Bears fans longing for the return of Rex Grossman. In light of the Bears’ current streak, we crunch the numbers.

Local Researchers Make 3-D ‘Tissue Chip’ of Female Reproductive System

A miniature female reproductive system will help researchers better understand the cause of polycystic ovary syndrome, and advance the development of drugs to treat the disease.

What Leads to False Confessions? ‘Making a Murderer’ Attorneys Weigh In

Attorneys for Brendan Dassey discuss interrogation techniques and environmental factors that can leave a suspect feeling like they have no choice but to confess – even if they’re innocent.

The Week in Review: Rauner Faces Outrage Over Abortion Bill

The governor signs a controversial bill. Chicago cops mimic NFL player protests. City leaders push hard for Amazon headquarters. Chicago native Hugh Hefner dies at age 91. And the Cubs clinch their division for the second straight year. 

City of Chicago Taking Equifax to Court

Mayor Rahm Emanuel says the city is suing consumer reporting agency Equifax after last month’s massive breach that exposed 143 million consumers to possible identity theft—including 5.4 million Illinoisans.

Sept. 28, 2017 - Full Show

Watch the Sept. 28, 2017 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Lyric Opera and Joffrey Ballet to Join Forces Under One Roof

What brought about the new business arrangement of two of Chicago’s most prominent cultural institutions? We speak with two of the driving forces behind each company.