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City Improvements: Transportation Head Talks Infrastructure Upgrades

The city of Chicago wants your feedback on new streetlights. That and other infrastructure projects with Rebekah Scheinfeld, the head of the city’s transportation department.

Neil Steinberg Shares Advice, Sobering Quotes on Addiction in New Book

The Chicago Sun-Times columnist muses on weathering the holidays without alcohol and his anthology on addiction, “Out of the Wreck I Rise: A Literary Companion to Recovery.”

$12 Million Donation Will Fund Lakefront Trail Separation

Thanks to a major donation from Chicago billionaire Ken Griffin, the 18-mile Lakefront Trail is getting a makeover that will ease congestion.

Illinois’ Black Unemployment Rate Highest in the Nation

While U.S. unemployment is at its lowest point in years, a new report shines a light on a racial disparity that’s especially prominent in Illinois. 

Chicago Recovery School to Offer Teen Addicts Chance to Get Clean, Earn Diploma

Planning is underway to open a recovery-based high school designed specifically for students dealing with substance abuse disorders in downtown Chicago next year.

10 Things to Do This Weekend: Dec. 21-25

Treat family and friends to a Chicago-style Christmas. Here are 10 things to do in and around the city.

December 20, 2016 - Full Show

Watch the Dec. 20, 2016 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Rebel Defeat in Aleppo Underscores U.S. Policy Failure

As Aleppo falls to Syrian government forces backed by Russia and Iran, we look at the United States’ role in the conflict and the region.

CPS Expands English Language Tutoring Program

Chicago Public Schools will add 51 new schools and approximately 2,000 new students to its after school English language tutoring program.

40 Years Later: Remembering Richard J. Daley

We discuss the life and legacy of Mayor Richard J. Daley, who died 40 years ago Tuesday, with his youngest son, William Daley.

Trump and the Future of Climate Change Research

Why did the Trump transition team target Department of Energy staffers who worked on climate change? What does the future hold for climate research and nuclear weapons? A one-on-one interview with the current U.S. Secretary of Energy.

‘Hamilton’ Creator Lin-Manuel Miranda: Chicago is Best Theater Town

The creator of “Hamilton” talks about Chicago, “Sesame Street” and his theatrical blockbuster.

Actor Geraldine Chaplin Reflects on Lengthy Film Career

We revisit an interview with actress Geraldine Chaplin, who tells us about making the classic film “Doctor Zhivago,” her experiences in Chicago and her famous father, Charlie Chaplin.

Bitter Cold Especially Challenging for Chronically Homeless

Weathering the cold is especially hard on people who live outside. What’s being done to help the homeless.

December 19, 2016 - Full Show

Watch the Dec. 19, 2016 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."