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February 8, 2017 - Full Show

Watch the Feb. 8, 2017 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Next Steps in Case Against President’s Immigration Ban

How a federal appeals court could read the law on the president’s immigration ban. 

Blair Kamin Weighs in on $500M Willis Tower Renovation

Big changes are in the works for Willis Tower. Architecture critic Blair Kamin gives us his read on that and the latest on the South Works project.

Illinois Budget: ‘Grand Bargain’ or Bust?

Portions of the so-called “grand bargain” passed the Illinois Senate on Wednesday afternoon, but what’s been touted as a bipartisan deal received no Republican support. Is the whole package on the skids?

In Chicago, Iraqi Refugee Family Finds New Home, Support

Among the last refugees to enter the U.S. before President Trump signed his executive order on immigration was the Al-Obaidi family from Iraq. Chicago Tonight went to meet the family and the Chicagoans who are welcoming them.

Report: Chicago School-Based Officers Need More Training, Oversight

One in 10 school resource officers stationed within Chicago Public Schools have had 10 or more misconduct complaints lodged against them, operating in a system with little oversight and no specialized training, a new study by the Shriver Center states.

Ask Geoffrey: Why Did Norwood Park Nix the Grid?

Navigating the Norwood Park neighborhood can be gnarly. Geoffrey Baer is here with all the twists and turns in this Northwest Side enclave’s history in this week’s edition of Ask Geoffrey.

After Petcoke, Community Confronts More Dangerous Pollutant: Manganese

For decades, residents on Chicago’s Far Southeast Side lived with clouds of black dust from nearby industrial sites. Now, the community faces a more dangerous pollutant: manganese. 

Syrian Refugees Arrive in Chicago

After being turned away last week, a Syrian refugee family arrives in Chicago. Will there be a happy ending for the family or could they be turned away again?

February 7, 2017 - Full Show

Watch the Feb. 7, 2017 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Latest ‘Grand Bargain’ Proposes Lower Sales Tax

After hours discussing the grand bargain budget behind closed doors, the state Senate goes home without voting. A look at how the deal is changing.

Trump’s Economy: Is Less Regulation Better?

President Donald Trump aims to cut financial regulations. We discuss how the banking and financial industries might change under his administration.

Anniversary of 1812 Illinois Earthquake Ushers in Preparedness Month

The Illinois Emergency Management Agency warns Southern Illinoisans to be prepared for earthquakes. Just how great is the risk?

Chef Rick Bayless to Headline Chicago’s Good Food Festival

The chef, restaurateur, author and TV host drops by to share two delicious Mexican recipes.

DeVos Confirmed as Education Secretary on Historic Pence Tiebreaker

Despite a shaky confirmation hearing and significant pushback from the public, Republican donor and school choice advocate Betsy DeVos has been confirmed as the new U.S. Secretary of Education.