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Researchers to Design App to Reduce Back-to-Back Pregnancies in Teens

In an effort to reduce the number of back-to-back pregnancies among adolescents, Chicago researchers are designing a multimedia tool kit to educate, engage and offer resources to young women.

Smoking Rates Drop in Young Adults Following Tobacco 21 Law, City Says

Since the minimum age to purchase tobacco products in Chicago was increased to 21 in July 2016, fewer young adults in the city are smoking, according to data from a newly released survey.

NEIU to Offer In-State Tuition for Students From Puerto Rico

As Puerto Ricans recover from extensive damage caused by Hurricane Maria, students from the island can now get a discount at one Chicago university.

10 Things to Do This Thanksgiving Weekend: Nov. 22-26

Holiday markets, pop-up festivals, giant balloons, magic shows and indoor snow usher in the holiday weekend. Here are 10 things to do in and around Chicago.

30 Years Later, Notorious ‘Max Headroom Incident’ Remains a Mystery

Chicago television has a rich and colorful history. But few moments are quite as colorful—or bizarre—as the incident that happened to this very station in 1987.

City, County Overwhelmingly Approve 2018 Budgets

Chicagoans will soon be paying a little more for ride-sharing services and for big concerts at places like the United Center and Wrigley Field. But with the soda tax long gone, what is the fate of county jobs?

Ask Geoffrey: Neptune’s Follies Make a Splash at Century of Progress

Geoffrey Baer takes a peek at a 1930s burlesque-style show and remembers the Chicago Daily News sporting events of yesteryear in this encore edition of “Ask Geoffrey.”

Nov. 21, 2017 - Full Show

Watch the Nov. 21, 2017 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Remembering Harold Washington, Chicago’s 1st African-American Mayor

As we approach the 30th anniversary of his death, a discussion about the legacy of former Chicago Mayor Harold Washington with local filmmaker Joe Winston and former news anchor Robin Robinson.

BGA: Illinois Nuclear Plants Leak, Spill Radioactive Water

Radioactive water leaking from Illinois nuclear power plants, despite promised safeguards—an investigative reporter on what’s been done.

Words and Wisdom About ‘Aging Thoughtfully’ in New Book

In a culture obsessed with youth and beauty, aging can be an ugly topic. The co-authors of a new book discuss retirement, romance, wrinkles and more.

$300M for Great Lakes Program Passes Hurdle in Senate

A key federal program responsible for protecting the Great Lakes is one step closer to being fully funded after it was targeted for massive cuts earlier this year in President Donald Trump’s proposed budget.

State Creates Program to Find Missing People with Alzheimer’s Disease

The new Silver Search program provides education and resources to help locate people who have Alzheimer’s disease or dementia when they go missing.

Nov. 20, 2017 - Full Show

Watch the Nov. 20, 2017 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Cook County Jail Population Down 15 Percent After Bond Reforms

Reforms to Cook County’s bond system have led to a 15-percent decrease in the county’s jail population. “Our judges are in fact not setting bonds higher than people can afford,” said Chief Judge Tim Evans.