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Sept. 19, 2017 - Full Show

Watch the Sept. 19, 2017 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Illinois Attorney General: Who Will Replace Lisa Madigan?

Erika Harold has a clean shot at the GOP nomination. Among Democrats, it’s a scramble. The first to officially announce a run is state state Rep. Scott Drury, who had been running for governor. 

Fermilab Scientist Warns Solar Flares Could Devastate Infrastructure

While recent hurricanes have been devastating parts of the Earth, some major activity has also been taking place at the center of our solar system.

Chicago-Area Vietnam Veterans Talk About Life After War

As Ken Burns takes on Vietnam in a new 18-hour documentary, we hear from local veterans about their lives since the war.

Illinois to Participate in ‘The Great ShakeOut’ Earthquake Drill

More than 300,000 people across the state are registered for a worldwide earthquake drill next month that encourages participants to drop, cover and hold – actions that could help you survive a quake.

New Mural Brightens Lake Shore Drive Underpass

A look at the creation of the latest mural from the Chicago Public Art Group.

Ragtime Revelations with Reginald Robinson

Thirteen years ago, Chicago native Reginald Robinson was awarded a genius grant from the MacArthur Foundation. He joins us in discussion and performance.

Exploring Construction Boom in Chicago’s ‘Super Loop’

Pulitzer Prize-winning architecture critic Blair Kamin on the opening of The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theater and more.

With Amazon in Sight, Rauner and Emanuel Political Foes No More

After being political foes for months, Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Gov. Bruce Rauner are back to working together for a common cause: convincing Amazon to build its second headquarters in Chicago.

Sept. 18, 2017 - Full Show

Watch the Sept. 18, 2017 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

A Day with a Chicago Tugboat Crew

Chicago Tonight spends a day with a tugboat crew moving barges on the Calumet River.

How Chicago ‘Hacktivist’ Derek Eder Uses Public Data for Good

The man behind a weekly gathering of Chicago web developers tells us how they use their tech skills for good.

Ken Burns on ‘Vietnam War’ Series: ‘There Is No One Truth in War’

On Sunday, “The Vietnam War,” a new 10-part documentary from Ken Burns and Lynn Novick, premiered on WTTW. Burns and Novick were in Chicago last week and sat down with “Chicago Tonight” to talk about the epic work.

Potential Candidates Scramble After Lisa Madigan Announces Retirement

Carol Marin talks about the latest in state politics with Tina Sfondeles of the Chicago Sun-Times, Dave McKinney of WBEZ and Chicago Tonight’s Amanda Vinicky.

New Law Requires Illinois to Track Food Deserts

Research shows that hundreds of thousands of Chicagoans live in food deserts. According to a 2006 report, most of those in Chicago were made up entirely of African-American residents.