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U.S. Steel Says Surfrider Lawsuit ‘Unnecessary’

An environmental nonprofit represented by University of Chicago lawyers filed a suit Wednesday against U.S. Steel over Lake Michigan pollution.

City Council in a Tiff Over Abortion

Tensions flared Wednesday at a City Council meeting over a government subsidy to a Catholic hospital that opposes abortion and contraception, causing a rift along social and racial lines before a close vote. 

What’s Next for DACA after Court’s Decision

Understanding a federal court’s decision to keep the much-debated DACA program that protects young immigrants.

Together for Decades, 5 Men Aim for Independence

How independently can adults with intellectual disabilities live as they age? We visit a group of men who have shared a home for decades. 

What Role Should Data Analysis Play in Health Care Policy?

How evidence-based health care policy can get more value out of the health care system. A discussion with Katherine Baicker, dean of the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy.

A Look Inside the Complicated System of U.S. Immigration

The political debate over immigration has come to the fore yet again as a government shutdown looms, with the standoff due in large part to failed immigration reform negotiations.

ISBE Doubles Budget Request, Seeks $15B to Fund Evidence-Based Model

Approving a new evidence-based funding model for public education last year was the first step in improving Illinois’ long-broken formula. Now the state has to find a way to pay for it.

Meteor Fireball Seen Across Midwest, Sonic Boom Shakes Michigan Homes

A fireball streaked across the Midwestern sky Tuesday night, creating a sonic boom. An Adler Planetarium astronomer tells us more about this rare celestial fireworks display.

10 Things to Do This Weekend: Jan. 18-21

An icy dip in the lake, a massive gathering in the Loop, personal stories and Mexican pastries usher in the weekend. Here are 10 things to do in Chicago.

Jan. 16, 2018 - Full Show

Watch the Jan. 16, 2018 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Women’s March to the Polls: What You Need to Know

Nearly a year to the day that an estimated quarter of a million people gathered in the Loop for the Women’s March on Chicago, activists are set to fill downtown streets again for a March to the Polls this Saturday.

Chicago Teacher Pension Payday: Top Earners in 2017

As Chicago property owners pay more money toward teacher pensions, a look at where exactly the money is going.

Blair Kamin on Obama Presidential Center Design Tweaks

After many meetings with the community and a lot of pushback, the Obama Presidential Center design has undergone a number of changes. But do the plan revisions make it better? 

Motor Vehicle Deaths Claim 40,000 Americans in 2016

Deaths from distracted driving are rising sharply. We talk with a transportation safety expert about what can be done to bring the number of fatalities down.

Bigger than Bitcoin: The Revolutionary Potential of Blockchain Technology

International speaker Taylor Gerring explains how Bitcoin’s blockchain technology could revolutionize multiple industries.