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Scathing Criticism of Trump Fails to Undermine Base Support

Blistering attacks against President Donald Trump coming from members of his own party. Local Republicans give us their take on the turmoil dividing Washington.

New Chicago Community Trust CEO ‘Excited About Making Huge Impact’

Meet Dr. Helene Gayle, the new CEO of the Chicago Community Trust, and find out what the future holds for this 102-year-old philanthropic organization.   

Suburban High School Football in Downward Spiral, Analysis Shows

Youth football seems to be taking a hit. We speak with a Daily Herald investigative reporter about steep declines in high school football participation.

Adler Event Explores the Question, ‘Are We Alone in the Universe?’

Viewers on four continents will watch a virtual presentation hosted by Adler Planetarium in early November to learn about the possibility of life on other planets.

‘Bump Stock’ Ban Fails in Illinois House

While some gun rights advocates oppose any prohibition on “bump stocks,” others say they’re open to a ban, but that this particular proposal went too far, and was riddled with technical flaws.

UChicago Scientists Develop Tool to Predict Severity of Flu Season

A new tool developed by University of Chicago scientists could boost public health officials’ ability to predict how severe an upcoming flu season will be. 

After Springfield Sexual Harassment Exposed, Legislation on Fast Track

The public exposure of a capitol culture rife with groping, lewd jokes and other forms of sexual harassment has legislation intended to help eliminate the behavior on the fast track.

CPD Adds New Predictive Crime Center on West Side

Shootings are down over last year, a trend the Chicago Police Department hopes to continue by expanding its predictive technology.

Caitlin Doughty Wants You to Have a ‘Good Death’

Mortician, author and death acceptance activist Caitlin Doughty thinks American attitudes toward death are, by and large, “toxic.” 

Can William Shatner Help Chicago Land Amazon’s HQ2?

Chicago’s bid to land Amazon’s much-coveted HQ2 has taken on a sci-fi element.

Oct. 25, 2017 - Full Show

Watch the Oct. 25, 2017 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Breaking the Silence on Sexual Harassment in Springfield and Beyond

Are we seeing a societal sea change when it comes to sexual harassment?

Rauner Rebuked on Vetoes, But Scores a Major Win

Illinois legislators on Wednesday dealt Governor Bruce Rauner a series of blows, but the House failed by a single vote to override his veto of a measure that would ban municipalities from creating right-to-work zones.

Trump Declaring Opioid National Emergency Could be ‘Game Changer’

As opioid overdose deaths continue to rise, President Donald Trump on Thursday is expected to declare the ongoing epidemic as a “national emergency.”

Tom Dart, Kim Foxx Warn County Against Steep Budget Cuts

With the repeal of the soda tax, Cook County officials are now searching for ways to erase a $200 million shortfall in next year’s county budget.