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September 26, 2019 - Full Show

Watch the Sept. 26, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

Banged-Up Bears Look to Keep Things Rolling Against Vikings

Former Bears offensive lineman James “Big Cat” Williams gives us three key takes on what the Chicago Bears need to do to beat the Minnesota Vikings in week four.

Jacqueline Stewart, TCM’s Newest Host, on Film Preservation, Representation

The Turner Classic Movies series “Silent Sunday Nights” is a celebration of some of the triumphs of early filmmaking, and its new host is a Chicago native whose love of the movies goes all the way back to her childhood.

Bus Driver Fired After Striking Cyclist Was Among Highest-Paid CTA Drivers

A CTA bus operator who was fired after an on-duty accident in which he struck a cyclist was among the highest-paid drivers working for the agency in recent years, according to a WTTW News analysis of CTA employee salaries.

Report Details Human and Economic Costs of Flooding in Illinois, US

Illinois experienced more than 1,500 flood events from 2000 to 2018 – an average of 1.5 floods per week – resulting in $3 billion in property damages, according to a new report from the American Geophysical Union.

20-Mile Horse Ride Through Loop Shines a Light on Veteran Suicide

Every day, 20 veterans commit suicide, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. This weekend, 14 veterans will ride 20 miles through Chicago on horseback, with each mile representing a life lost to suicide.

Police: Teen’s Report of Kidnapping, Sexual Abuse in Wicker Park ‘Unfounded’

A 13-year-old girl claimed she’d been kidnapped, beaten and sexually abused on the city’s North Side on Tuesday. Police say the incident never happened.

Spotlight Politics: Another Day, Another Politician, Another FBI Raid

Federal agents zero in on another powerful Chicago politician. Our politics team dives into that story and more in our weekly roundtable.

Mobile Museum Stops in Chicago to Preserve Family Histories

The Smithsonian makes a stop in Chicago with its museum on wheels, aiming to bridge the digital divide. We give you a tour.

Why It’s Legal for Police, Divorce Attorneys to Collect I-Pass User Data

Police departments and divorce attorneys are collecting personal data from I-Pass users. WBEZ reporter Tony Arnold tells us how that happens – and why it’s legal.

Former Mayor Rahm Emanuel on Trump Impeachment Inquiry

He has experienced how it feels inside a White House facing the threat of impeachment. Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel offers his take on the impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump.

The Impeachment Process: How It Works

Now that an official impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump has been launched, how exactly does impeachment work, and what are the next steps?

Crain’s Headlines: Inspire Brands Gobbles Up Jimmy John’s

The corporate parent of Arby’s, Sonic Drive-Ins and Buffalo Wild Wings is adding Jimmy John’s to its widening roster of restaurant chains.

September 25, 2019 - Full Show

Watch the Sept. 25, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

Democrats, Republicans React to Launch of Impeachment Inquiry

How is a formal impeachment inquiry likely to play to voters? We ask Tom Bowen of New Chicago Consulting and Jennifer Nevins, a self-described pro-Trump conservative activist.