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‘Ugly’ Produce Delivered to Your Door

Roughly 20 percent of the produce grown in this country is never eaten, and a lot of it never even makes it off the farm because it doesn’t look right. Now, Chicagoans can buy that perfectly good (but unattractive) produce. 

What’s In a Name? At Buffalo Grove High School, Grief – and Solace

A suburban high school struggling with the death of three teachers commissions an orchestral work to help the healing process.

Durbin Grills Homeland Security Chief on Trump’s Use of Vulgar Language

Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen said Tuesday she “did not remember” the specific vulgarities used by President Donald Trump in a meeting last week, saying profanity was used by almost everyone in the room. 

Jan. 15, 2018 - Full Show

Watch the Jan. 15, 2018 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Inside the World’s Only Button Museum

We visit a Chicago museum that presents history in an unexpected way: as told by buttons.

Defense Seeks Dismissal, New Venue in Case of Missing U. of I. Student

Attorneys for Brendt Christensen have filed new motions challenging the federal jurisdiction over the potential capital case and seeking to have the top count thrown out.

Civil Rights Leaders React to Trump While Honoring MLK

On a day honoring a man devoted to racial harmony, many leaders and activists are reacting to assertions from President Donald Trump that he is not a racist.

Will Changes to the Obama Presidential Center Appease Activists?

The Obama Foundation revised its plans for the Jackson Park project after criticism, but activists still have significant concerns over roadwork, traffic and community engagement.

Former Skinhead Writes of His Descent Into Hatred, and How He Got Out

Christian Picciolini talks about his life within the white supremacist movement and his subsequent efforts to combat racism, as told in his new book “White American Youth.”

Can Apple and Facebook Make Their Products Less Addictive?

After a public call for Apple to make its smartphones less habit-forming, we take a look at internet addiction in a digital age.

Durbin, Trump Spar Over Vulgar Language Used to Describe Immigrants

Two GOP senators say it didn't happen, Sen. Dick Durbin says it did. More on the fallout from the president’s reported comments about Haitian and African immigrants.

Study: Brain MRI Predicts How Well Deaf Children Learn Language

Researchers have created a tool that can predict language learning in deaf children after they receive a cochlear implant. Prediction is just the first step, says Dr. Nancy Young. “We’re trying to create precision therapy.”

‘Rainbow’ Dinosaur Revealed in Field Museum Study

The colorful display of feathers common among hummingbirds has roots in a bird-like Chinese dinosaur from 161 million years ago, a new study finds.

Surfers Prepare to Sue U.S. Steel Over Lake Michigan Pollution

A nonprofit group working with the University of Chicago is poised to sue U.S. Steel over Lake Michigan pollution if a deal is not reached by Sunday between the company and environmental regulators.

CPS Adding 65 New Special Education Positions Amid Calls for Reform

As Chicago Public Schools faces a state-led public inquiry into its special education practices, it announces dozens of new positions to bolster its diverse learning supports at more than 50 schools across the city.