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Head of Mayo Clinic Addresses ‘Epidemic of Burnout’ Among Physicians

The head of the Mayo Clinic sheds light on what he has called “an epidemic of burnout” impacting doctors and undermining patient care.

Charters Closed by CPS Are Back to School Under State Control

Students at three Chicago charter schools won a fight to keep doors open, but the schools are now under state control. A look at how they're starting off the new school year.

City Council Votes to Raise Water Tax

The debate over water and sewer taxes is over in Chicago: they are going to go up. But what do aldermen want to do about driverless cars in Chicago? The latest from Wednesday's meeting.

What Causes the Flu to Spread Globally?

The changing leaves signal not only the approach of fall but also the flu season. A new study shines a light on where most seasonal flu strains originate each year.

Wanted: Mysterious Natural Objects for Identification by Scientists

Field Museum scientists are ready to identify your strangest natural possessions this weekend. Learn more about Identification Day.

September 14, 2016 - Full Show

Watch the Sept. 14, 2016 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

UIC Hoping to Boost STEM Inclusion Through New Grant Program

A new two-year grant program will seek out new community-based methods of getting minorities and women involved in science, technology, engineering and math careers.

East Chicago Lead Contamination Forces Nearly 1,200 from Homes

Nearly 1,200 people are being forced to move from their homes in East Chicago, Indiana, after high levels of lead were found in the soil. WBEZ’s Northwest Indiana reporter Michael Puente joins us with the story.

Ask Geoffrey: What’s the Story with Ebony Films in Logan Square?

An African-American movie studio in Logan Square made silent films that got people talking, but for all the wrong reasons. Geoffrey Baer shares the story of Ebony Films and more in this week's encore edition of Ask Geoffrey.

Saffron Caravan Uses Music to Build Bridges Between Cultures

A world music group that uses the arts as a vehicle for peace-building. We have a performance by the ensemble Saffron Caravan.

Are Political Power Brokers Influencing Chief Judge Election?

A quiet election is about to take place that could have major reverberations. Why two judges are trying to knock Circuit Court of Cook County Chief Judge Tim Evans out of his job.

NASA: August Ties with July as Hottest Month on Record

The average global temperature in August tied with July as the hottest month since record keeping began in 1880, according to NASA. 

September 13, 2016 - Full Show

Watch the Sept. 13, 2016 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Countdown to Election Day 2016

The presidential election is exactly eight weeks away. We break down the campaigns and what the candidates need to do in the final push.

Rwandan Genocide Survivor, Advocate on Holocaust, Modern-Day Genocide

It was one of the most brutal massacres of our generation: hundreds of thousands killed during the Rwandan genocide. Survivor Clemantine Wamariya shares her story and her work to make sure it never happens again.