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Debating the Transportation Fund Lockbox Amendment

Illinois voters will decide whether the state's transportation funds will be locked away solely for transportation spending. A look at what’s at stake.

Global Garden Cultivates Hope for Refugee Farmers

Displaced farmers–refugees from other countries–get more than food for their hard work at an urban garden in Chicago's Albany Park neighborhood.

Aldermen React to City Budget Proposal, CTU Deal

We get reaction from aldermen to the eleventh hour deal that averted a Chicago teachers strike, as well as the mayor’s budget, police oversight reform and more.

Federal Grant Helps Fund New Illinois Sexual Assault Law

The Illinois Attorney General’s office announced last week a $750,000, three-year grant from the U.S. Department of Justice that will help fund a new program that aims to improve the state's response to sexual assault crimes.

Officials Warn of Rabid Outdoor Cats, Urge Vaccinations of Pets

The Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control is urging pet owners to vaccinate their cats, dogs and ferrets against rabies after two outdoor cats tested positive for the virus in Illinois and Missouri.

Alderman Backs Off Controversial Merger of Kellogg, Sutherland Schools

A Chicago alderman dropped his controversial plan to combine two elementary schools within his ward, but some parents are still concerned about what the rest of his proposal could mean for other schools in the community.

Mark Kelly on the Future, and Importance, of Chicago’s Cultural Mission

Free events like the Chicago Blues Festival are evolving. We speak with Chicago’s new commissioner of cultural affairs and special events about the future of city celebrations.

CPS, Teachers Union Reach Tentative Deal to Avert Strike

A strike by Chicago Teachers Union members has been averted after the union reached a tentative agreement with Chicago Public Schools and the Board of Education.

Chicago Archbishop Blase Cupich to be Elevated to Cardinal

Archbishop Blase Cupich is going to Rome, where he’ll be elevated to cardinal in a special ceremony next month. 

October 10, 2016 - Full Show

Watch the Oct. 10, 2016 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Assessing the Political Damage of Explosive Donald Trump Tape

Sunday’s town hall debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump was one of the most tense in history.

CTU Preps for Second Strike in 2 Contracts

Picket signs are printed and teachers say they're ready to walk out as parents scramble to find care for their children.

Corporate Space Race to Colonize Mars: Feasible or Fantasy?

Tech billionaire Elon Musk wants to create a colony on Mars. Assessing the challenges–and his chances of success.

Second Clinton, Trump Debate Gets Personal

The second presidential debate starts off frosty and quickly gets personal. Analysis of how the two candidates performed.

Study: Social Justice Appeals May Influence Healthy Eating Among Teens

Framing healthy eating as a rebellious act against a manipulative industry can inspire teens to choose healthier snacks and drinks, a recent study found.