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Weekend Events Around Town: 8/8-8/10

The annual Chicago Korean Festival, a bubble workshop for children, and a celebration of Japanese culture; Chicago Tonight knows what’s going on this weekend.

Web Extra: The Week in Review: 8/8

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists delve further into the upcoming mayoral race, and whether potential candidates Karen Lewis and Alderman Bob Fioretti pose a real challenge to Rahm Emanuel.

Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review: 8/8

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists recap this week's headlines.

Contract Buyers in Chicago

Many black Chicago homeowners were forced to purchase their homes on contract in the ‘60s. Eventually, homeowners in North Lawndale banded together and fought back against buying on contract.  

Karen Lewis On Her Political Future

Karen Lewis stops by to discuss her political future and more. 

Contract Buyers League

We take a look at a little-known piece of Chicago's real estate history: the Contract Buyers League. 

A 'Mockingbird’ Rediscovered

The author of the upcoming book, "The Mockingbird Next Door," details her friendship with Harper Lee, the reclusive author of the classic novel "To Kill a Mockingbird."

A Musical Journey Through the Aurora Borealis

A new Science & Symphony production is premiering at the Grant Park Music Festival. It's a musical and visual journey through the Northern Lights.

Viewer Feedback: 8/7

We share what you had to say about recent stories when we read some of our viewer feedback.

Aldermanic Oversight

The City Council’s watchdog says he will run out of money to investigate aldermen within the next two weeks. Paris Schutz has the latest in the ongoing heated debate over who polices aldermen.

City Releases Data on Complaints Against Police

After an eight-year legal battle, the City of Chicago has finally released data on which police officers have amassed the most complaints. We talk to the journalist whose lawsuit finally forced disclosure and the President of the Fraternal Order of Police.

Rosetta Makes Historic Space Travel Feat

After a 10 year, 4 billion mile long journey, the European Space Agency’s Rosetta spacecraft made history today as the first spacecraft to go into orbit around a comet.

Discovery Reveals Life of Ancient Insects

The discovery of a tiny cricket in a 20-million-year-old piece of amber that was found in the Dominican Republic more than 50 years ago offers new views into an ancient environment and how it once thrived.  

The Cost of Compromise

In an age of polarization and a divided Congress, many are calling for compromise. But in a new book, constitutional law professor Richard Weisberg details how flexibility and compromise have harmed the human race throughout history.

Ask Geoffrey: 8/6

Why is there a trout among the trees alongside Golf Road? Geoffrey Baer tells the story of the one that got away and answers other viewer questions in tonight’s Ask Geoffrey.