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CPS Employees Furloughed as District Works to Balance Budget

CPS teachers, staff and central office employees will not work four separate school days spread throughout the rest of the school year as the district continues looking for cost-cutting measures to balance its 2017 budget.

Department of Justice Releases ‘Sobering’ Report on CPD

The city of Chicago has signed an “agreement in principle” to negotiate a consent decree with the federal government that would give the embattled Chicago Police Department federal oversight to enact sweeping reforms.

Cook County Surpasses Emission Reduction Targets

Cook County is ahead of schedule on its goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 80 percent by 2050, a new report shows.

The Week in Review: President Obama Says Goodbye From Chicago

The Department of Justice releases its report on the Chicago Police Department. President Barack Obama delivers a farewell speech while Donald Trump holds his first press conference as president-elect. Those stories and more with Joel Weisman and guests.

Sanders-Inspired Rally to ‘Save Health Care’ Happening Sunday in Chicago

Politicians and health care advocates across the country will hold rallies Sunday calling for the protection of millions of Americans’ health care coverage. Get the Chicago rally details.

CPS Adds to List of Properties Up For Sale

After working to sell and repurpose shuttered school buildings over the past three years, the district announced in a school action update Thursday it will be adding 10 more surplus properties to the list of those available for sale.

New Report Reveals Low Morale Among Police Officers Nationwide

A majority of police officers say their jobs have become more difficult and dangerous in the wake of high-profile deaths of black citizens during police encounters, a new survey by the Pew Research Center reveals.

DOJ Finds Civil Rights Abuses in Chicago Police Department

Friday morning the U.S. Department of Justice makes public the results of its yearlong investigation into the Chicago Police Department. It is said to be sharply critical.

Privacy in the Age of Voice-Activated Digital Assistants

Amazon’s voice-activated digital assistant is a hot seller, but there are privacy issues.

January 12, 2017 - Full Show

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

As City Prepares to Borrow $1.2B, Mayor Asks Moody’s to Withdraw Ratings

The city plans to go to the debt markets for almost $1.2 billion, including more so-called “scoop and toss” borrowing.

Rauner on 2-Year Anniversary: ‘I Will Never Give Up’

“We made some wonderful progress, also had some frustrations with lack of progress on some key items,” Gov. Bruce Rauner said of his tenure Thursday as he took to Facebook Live for a two-year review. 

Does Trump’s New Business Plan Satisfy Ethical Concerns?

Does President-elect Donald Trump’s new business plan allay fears that he could be financially influenced as president? We examine the ethical and legal questions surrounding his business affairs.

Kurt Vonnegut Artwork Finds New Home at Chicago Veterans Museum

We speak with the president of the National Veterans Art Museum about a new exhibition of sketches by the acclaimed author of “Slaughterhouse Five.”

Subversive Copy Editor: Dust Off That Dictionary

“Anyone who has deadlines should also have a dictionary.” So writes Carol Fisher Saller in her book “The Subversive Copy Editor.” Saller returns to Chicago Tonight with some simple advice.