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EPA Staff Rally in Chicago, Protest Trump’s Nomination to Head Agency

Several dozen employees based in the Environmental Protection Agency’s Chicago office joined a downtown rally Monday afternoon to protest President Donald Trump’s nomination to lead the agency.

Tim Knowles Calls for New Community College, Vigilance on Charters

The urban education specialist tells us what he’s learned about fixing Chicago’s schools after 13 years as leader of the University of Chicago’s Urban Education Institute.

New Group Aims to Study, Address Root Causes of Chicago Gun Violence

Hoping to capitalize on the violence prevention research already being conducted locally, the group hopes to spur new research initiatives and facilitate ongoing community-based violence prevention efforts.

Left Wing ‘Tea Party’ Growing in Chicago

Behind the new movement called Indivisible that has bubbled up in Chicago and around the nation in response to the election of Donald Trump. 

CPS Freezing up to $69M in School Spending to Help Fill Budget Gap

Chicago Public Schools announced Monday it will implement new cost-saving measures as it works to fill its 2017 budget hole, this time freezing as much as $69 million in school discretionary funds.

Appeals Court to Weigh In On Constitutionality of Trump Travel Ban

President Trump’s spokesman believes the travel ban is constitutional – a federal appeals court will weigh in on Tuesday.

Israeli Consul General Talks Trump, Iran and Settlements

As Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu visits Britain and calls for more sanctions on Iran, the new Israeli Consul General to Chicago is here to talk about the future of U.S.-Israeli relations.

Shoe Repair Dynasty: A Dozen Cobblers Across 3 Generations

An 83-year-old cobbler inspires a shoe repair dynasty that spans three generations.

A Big Bet on a Grand Bargain

Senate leaders’ bipartisan salve to Illinois’ budget troubles is on tap for a vote in Springfield this week.

Meteor Lights Up Skies Above Chicago, Midwest

A bright meteor streaked across skies in Chicago and the Midwest at about 1:30 a.m. Monday. 

February 6, 2017 - Full Show

Watch the Feb. 6, 2017 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Viewer Feedback: ‘Birds Have Got to Toughen Up’

Our story about feral cats killing huge numbers of birds generated quite a bit of debate.

Bruce Rauner Hires Leslie Munger as Deputy Governor

Former Illinois Comptroller Leslie Munger will return to state government at her former, $135,000 salary. Friday afternoon Gov. Bruce Rauner’s office announced that Munger has been brought on as a deputy governor.   

Chicago-Based Climate Change Skeptics Eager for Trump to Reset ‘Fake Science’

With an expected audience of officials appointed by President Donald Trump, the Heartland Institute hopes to reset U.S. climate policy, which is also the theme for its upcoming International Conference on Climate Change.

The Week in Review: Trump Calls Chicago 'Totally Out of Control'

President Trump calls Chicago "totally out of control." Mayor Rahm Emanuel says enough talk, send in federal resources. Gov. Rauner calls for a budget with cuts, revenues and reforms as the state’s credit rating takes another hit. These stories and more with Joel Weisman and guests.