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Geolocation Privacy Protection Act Awaits Action by Rauner

Should cellphone users be better notified when apps seek their location data? Proponents of a new bill say more transparency is needed, but opponents say the measure is bad for business.

2018 Illinois Governor’s Race: Who’s Ahead, Who’s Behind

Political intrigue and high finance mark the race for governor.

Wheaton Military Museum Expands Historic Mission

Marching through 100 years of military history in the newly expanded First Division Museum at Cantigny Park.

Chicago in Hot Pursuit of Amazon Corporate Headquarters

It’s being called the Olympics of corporate relocations, and Chicago is very much chomping at the bit.

Sept. 7, 2017 - Full Show

Watch the Sept. 7, 2017 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

CPS CEO Forrest Claypool on Chicago Schools Budget, Funding Reform

The Chicago Public Schools chief talks about the challenges facing the school system.

18-Hour Documentary Explores Human Dimensions of Vietnam War

Filmmakers Ken Burns and Lynn Novick speak with us about their new 10-part documentary series, “The Vietnam War.”

Gov. Rauner Will Borrow $6 Billion to Pay off Illinois’ Debt

Gov. Bruce Rauner agrees to refinance the state’s staggering backlog of unpaid bills. Illinois’ comptroller and treasurer weigh in.

SPARKfest Strives to Erase the Stigma of Mental Health Issues

A new theater festival takes the stage in September to share true stories about addiction, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and other issues related to mental health. 

Hurricane Irma Rips Through Caribbean, Florida Braces for Worst

At least 10 people have died as a result of the Category 5 Hurricane Irma, a storm widely considered to be one of the worst on record. We speak with Univision Chicago anchor Érika Maldonado via Skype from Miami.

Board of Education Sued Over Sexual Abuse Claims Against Former Mentor

A former CPS student says he was sexually abused by the head of a district mentoring program from 1988 until 1993. “I feel like it’s time for me to tell my story,” he said.

Attorney General Madigan Sues Trump Administration to Protect ‘Dreamers’

President Donald Trump’s decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program has Illinois politicians at odds.

10 Things to Do This Weekend: Sept. 7-10

Indie designs, beer steins, parades, global rhythms and the blues usher in the weekend. Here are 10 things to do in and around Chicago.

Daniel Biss and Carlos Ramirez-Rosa Part Ways

It was only last week that gubernatorial candidate and Democratic state Sen. Daniel Biss named Chicago’s 35th Ward Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa as his running mate. On Wednesday, the two went their separate ways.

Sept. 6, 2017 - Full Show

Watch the Sept. 6, 2017 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."