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Nov. 8, 2018 - Full Show

Watch the Nov. 8, 2018 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

Renowned Architect Robert A.M. Stern Builds His First Chicago Tower

New York-based architect Robert A.M. Stern is anticipating the completion of his first Chicago skyscraper, Streeterville’s One Bennett Park. 

With Jeff Sessions Out, What’s Next for the Department of Justice?

President Donald Trump’s decision to oust beleaguered Attorney General Jeff Sessions raises questions about the future of Robert Mueller’s investigation into Russian interference during the 2016 election. 

Gov.-Elect J.B. Pritzker Promises Honest Assessment of State’s Finances

Pritzker announced his transition team will include a 17-member “budget and innovation” committee to help address Illinois’ projected budget shortfall. 

Ballots Left Out of Election Day Totals in Illinois County

The updated results means 14th Congressional candidate Lauren Underwood carried McHenry County over incumbent U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren.

Community Gathers Record $150K Reward to ID Suspect in Rogers Park Murders

The reward is said to be the largest in the city's history as Chicago police continue their attempts to identify the masked gunman.

The Promise and Pitfalls of CBD Oil in Medicine

Cannabidiol, or CBD oil, is increasingly being used to treat a range of ailments, from basic pain to rheumatoid arthritis to, in one Schaumburg child’s case, epilepsy.

Book Explores ‘A Raisin in the Sun’ Author Lorraine Hansberry’s ‘Radiant and Radical Life’

In her new book, Imani Perry tells the overlooked story of "A Raisin in the Sun" author and Chicago native Lorraine Hansberry. 

Study Asks, Why Do Mothers Stop Breastfeeding?

Despite documented benefits of breastfeeding, only about half of American mothers breastfeed their infants through the first six months of their life. A new study seeks to find out why. 

$841M Parking, Rental-Car Center Opens at O’Hare Airport

The ground transportation complex, called the Multi Modal Facility, took three years to build and was opened at a ceremony on Wednesday.

Chicago Police Union Severs Ties With Van Dyke Defense Attorney

The Fraternal Order of Police in Chicago will no longer refer cases to Dan Herbert, a private defense attorney and former Chicago police officer who previously worked as an FOP staff attorney.

Gov.-Elect J.B. Pritzker Backs Off Temporary Tax Plan

Fresh off a double-digit victory, Democrat J.B. Pritzker appeared to back away from a previously-endorsed plan that would inch the state toward his long-term vision for linking tax rates to residents’ means.

How Might Newly Elected Democrats Tip the Scales in Cook County?

Scott Britton, Kevin B. Morrison and Cam Davis. Meet some of the Cook County Democrats who rode Illinois’ “blue wave” to unseat Republican incumbents on the county board.

After Midterms, Chicago Mayor’s Race Now Front and Center

Like it or not, another race is in full swing: the contest for Chicago mayor.

Blue Wave Sweeps Illinois, But Not the Nation

Democrats take control of the House but President Donald Trump claims a “great victory” and renews his attacks on the press. We analyze the elections.