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‘Duerson Act’ Would Ban Tackle Football for Illinois Kids Under Age 12

Nearly seven years after former Chicago Bears safety Dave Duerson took his own life, a bill bearing his name will aim to prevent the disease that is believed to have led to his suicide.

Jan. 24, 2018 - Full Show

Watch the Jan. 24, 2018 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Meet John Lausch, Northern Illinois’ New U.S. Attorney

He is the top federal prosecutor in Northern Illinois. On Wednesday, U.S. Attorney John Lausch gave his first interviews since taking the job, sharing his plans to fight crime and corruption.

American Birder Noah Strycker Goes on Epic Quest for His ‘Big Year’

Meet the man who literally went to the ends of the Earth to see as many bird species as possible.

Pregnant at 40, 50 and Beyond: A Look at Childbirth Later in Life

U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth is pregnant – at age 49. Are so-called “geriatric pregnancies” the new norm? And what are the risks of having children later in life? A doctor weighs in on later-in-life childbirth.

Ask Geoffrey: Where Are Those 1950s Giant Stuffed Bears?

A viewer remembers a tall and terrifying bear in the former Marshall Field’s building. Was this just a figment of a child’s imagination?

Rare Mummy Portraits Offer Peek into the Past at Block Museum

Portraits of mummies greet visitors at a new exhibition where art, science and history intersect. 

Tide Pod Dare Linked to 6 Illinois Poison Center Calls So Far in 2018

In the first 22 days of 2018, the Illinois Poison Center says it has received 31 calls related to people ingesting Tide Pods, with six of them associated with a dangerous social media trend.

Chicago Sues U.S. Steel Over Lake Michigan Pollution

The city’s lawsuit comes a week after attorneys at the University of Chicago filed their own lawsuit against the steel corporation. “This Great Lake is our most precious natural resource and we must preserve and protect it,” Mayor Rahm Emanuel said in a statement.

CPS Board Approves Janice Jackson As New CEO

Janice Jackson was officially appointed Wednesday as the new CEO of Chicago Public Schools. But one of her first decisions is already drawing ethics concerns.

10 Things to Do This Weekend: Jan. 25-28

Monster trucks, prix-fixe menus and an overnight bookstore bash usher in the weekend. Here are 10 things to do in and around Chicago.

Democratic Candidates for Governor Square Off in First Televised Debate

The gloves came off Tuesday as Democratic candidates for governor faced off on TV. Carol Marin and guests discuss the latest on that race, and the crowded Democratic field for attorney general.

Jan. 23, 2018 - Full Show

Watch the Jan. 23, 2018 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Balancing Health Care Workers Rights with Reproductive Rights

A debate over reproductive health care and a $5 million TIF grant the city recently awarded to a Catholic hospital raises questions about where medical responsibility ends and religious freedom begins.

Aziz Ansari Allegations Stir Questions About Sexual Conduct, Consent

A controversial article about a sexual encounter: some say it was just a bad date. Others describe it as sexual assault. In the era of #MeToo, is there a gray area relating to sexual conduct and consent?