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Photographer Sabine Weiss, 92, ‘Very Pleased’ With Life’s Work

Chicago Tonight meets a celebrated photographer who captured the human condition with her camera.

Legal Pot in Illinois a Question of When, Not If, Legislators Say

Illinois recently sanctioned marijuana for medicinal use, and a law signed last July decriminalized possession of small amounts of the drug. Could full-scale legalization be next? 

Man, 37, Charged With Murder in Judge Killing

Chicago police announced Wednesday evening that a 37-year-old man has been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of Raymond Myles. They believe the man did not act alone.

April 12, 2017 - Full Show

Watch the April 12, 2017 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Rep. Randy Hultgren on Trump’s Foreign and Domestic Challenges

As President Donald Trump rediscovers the value of NATO we sit down with U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren to talk about the president’s foreign and domestic agenda.

Blair Kamin Weighs in on Wrigley Plaza, Border Wall Designs

Joining us with the latest in the world of the built environment is Blair Kamin, the Chicago Tribune’s Pulitzer Prize-winning architecture critic. 

Shedd Aquarium Wants You to #SheddTheStraw for Earth Day

With an eye toward Earth Day, Shedd Aquarium has launched a campaign encouraging people to switch from single-use plastic straws to reusable or biodegradable alternatives.

Chicago Housing Authority CEO on Overdue Plan for Transformation

The Chicago Housing Authority is playing catch-up on a goal it planned to meet eight years ago. We speak with CHA CEO Eugene Jones about the city’s public housing plans.

Experts Revise Recommendations on Prostate Cancer Screenings, PSA Test

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force is revising its recommendations on prostate cancer screenings, including its position on the controversial PSA test.

Betsy DeVos, Mayor Emanuel Talk Chicago Education, Reforms in DC

Mayor Rahm Emanuel and U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos met in the nation’s capital for a “wide ranging” discussion Wednesday morning that centered on the road ahead for Chicago education.

Ask Geoffrey: What Happened to Chicago Burger Chain Wimpy’s?

A viewer wonders what became of a Chicago burger chain that borrowed its name from a cartoon moocher. Geoffrey Baer serves up some hamburger history in this encore edition of “Ask Geoffrey.”

Art in Space Sparks Discussion on Technology, AI

As artwork by a Chicago artist orbits the Earth aboard the International Space Station, a medley of professionals will explore how technology and artificial intelligence have shaped their industries. 

United Faces Multiple Probes After Passenger Removed from Plane

Lawmakers at multiple levels of government are calling for probes into what happened on Sunday night aboard United Airlines flight 3411.

April 11, 2017 - Full Show

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3 Chicago Firms Selected for Obama Library Project Management Team

The Obama Foundation announced Tuesday three Chicago-based firms will lead the project management team for the Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park.