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Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review: 4/20

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists discuss the week's top headlines.

Weekend Events Around Town: 4/20-4/22

Need some ideas for what to do this weekend? Chicago Tonight knows what’s going on!

Quinn Plans Sweeping Medicaid Cuts

Gov. Pat Quinn lays out $2.7 billion in Medicaid cuts after a committee he appointed falls short of a plan.

Latest on Infrastructure Vote Delay

The mayor delayed his infrastructure trust vote. Is he working behind the scenes trying to convince opponents to vote yes? Paris Schutz has the story.

Eagles Nesting in Cook County

The eagles have landed. We show you some of the first images of a pair of American Bald Eagles, and their newly hatched eaglets, nesting in a Cook County Forest Preserve.

Mary Schmich

Chicago Tribune columnist Mary Schmich talks about the Pulitzer Prize for commentary she was awarded this week.

Simon Callow on "Being Shakespeare"

Celebrated British stage and film actor Simon Callow joins us to talk about his new role in Being Shakespeare.

Viewer Mail: 4/19

We asked what your solutions were to the Illinois pension crisis. We hear what some of you had to say in tonight's Viewer Mail.

Mayor Emanuel Defers Infrastructure Trust Vote

In a City Council shocker, under increased scrutiny, Mayor Rahm Emanuel calls off the vote on his controversial infrastructure trust. But the speed camera plan sails through. Paris Schutz has the latest.

Wrigley Renovations

There is widespread speculation surrounding possible proposals to renovate Wrigley Field. When will the public actually see and hear the plans? And how will they affect the neighborhood? We take a look.

Blood Test Can Diagnose Teen Depression

A new blood test could diagnose depression in teens. The co-author of a new study tells us how her research could cut down the disease's social stigma.

 

Chicago Business News: 4/18

Retail sales are up in Chicago and two local firms make big purchases. Kris Kridel of WBBM Newsradio 780 and 105.9FM has those stori

Political Cartoonists

Two political cartoonists tell us how they translate politics into art.

Mind of a Chimpanzee

A new movie about the life of a baby chimp has some local connections. We tell you what they are, as we revisit the Mind of the Chimpanzee.

Aldermen Divided on Infrastructure Trust

Many questions remain unanswered about Mayor Rahm Emanuel's proposed infrastructure trust, but he may have enough aldermanic votes to get it approved on Wednesday. Eddie Arruza talks with a panel of aldermen about the controversial funding plan.