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February 22, 2017 - Full Show

Watch the Feb. 22, 2017 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

NASA Discovers 7 Earth-Size Planets Orbiting Dwarf Star

NASA said earlier this week it had a major announcement coming Wednesday. What an announcement it turned out to be.

4th Ward Aldermanic Candidates Square Off Ahead of Special Election

Five candidates are vying for the position of 4th Ward alderman in the Feb. 28 special election. They join us to discuss their platforms.

City Council, Police Union Gird for Battle

Aldermen say they are prepared to go to battle against the police union to get rid of contract provisions they say lead to a culture of cover-up.

Researchers Discover Cell Potentially Linked to Nearsightedness

Northwestern scientists have discovered a new cell in the retina which may cause nearsightedness, or myopia, when disrupted.

Ask Geoffrey: The Warrior Walls of General Jones Armory

The walls of a South Side armory tell the history of warriors throughout the ages. Geoffrey Baer shares that story and more in this week’s Ask Geoffrey.

Majority of CPS Latino Council Resigns Amid Budget Cuts

Nearly all members of a Chicago Public School advisory council turned in resignation letters to the city's Board of Education on Wednesday morning, citing the disproportionate effect of district budget cuts on Latino schools.

February 21, 2017 - Full Show

Watch the Feb. 21, 2017 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

A Portrait of Michael Madigan

Reuters reporter Dave McKinney takes an in-depth look at House Speaker Michael Madigan's role in Illinois' budget woes.

ASPIRA Charter Teachers to Call Strike Vote Wednesday

Teachers in the ASPIRA charter network – comprised of three Chicago high schools and one middle school – say they will vote on a strike Wednesday night after months of contract negotiations.

Local Republicans React to President Trump’s First Month

In a little more than four weeks, President Donald Trump has shattered presidential conventions, created controversy and legal battles, and energized his base with executive orders aimed at meeting campaign promises.

Neighborhood Project Aims to Grow Chicago’s Public Art Profile

New murals, sculpture and other works of public art are coming to each of Chicago’s 50 wards as part of the city’s Year of Public Art initiative.

‘Positive Vibes’ in North Lawndale an Alternative to Crime Narrative

North Lawndale native Patrick Daniels says his neighborhood is defined by more than violence, and he’s working to change that narrative at UCAN.

Documentary Explores Life of Legendary Writer Maya Angelou

The moving and powerful life of Maya Angelou: A new film explores the many facets of the acclaimed poet and writer.

History of Complaints Raise Questions for West Side Police Commander

A West Side police commander has an unusually high number of complaints filed against him. We talk to the reporter who broke the story.