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CTU, CPS Spar Over Funding, Labor Practice Charge

The dreary weather Wednesday morning didn't keep scores of Chicago Teachers Union members from taking to the streets and calling on the city and the school district to enact measures to stabilize the district's funding.

June 22, 2016 - Full Show

Watch the June 22, 2016 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Investigation Looks at Financial Impact of Police Abuse

Information on police abuse settlements is now available online thanks to a new database from the Chicago Reporter. 

City Council Tackles the New Economy

After some parliamentary poker games, City Council takes up a watered-down rideshare ordinance and new restrictions on Airbnb rentals. Find out how they voted.

Endangered Zebra Born at Lincoln Park Zoo

The Lincoln Park Zoo welcomed the birth of a female zebra on Saturday. It's the first zebra birth at the zoo since 2012.

Relationship Today Between Vietnam, U.S. at Heart of Propeller Group Show

The conflict between the U.S. and Vietnam in the 1970s serves as inspiration for a Vietnamese artist collective that now has a show at the MCA.

Crain’s Roundup: United’s Turbulent Year, Egg McMuffin’s Ingredient Change

Crain’s Chicago Business managing editor Ann Dwyer reports on United Airlines' efforts to quell 12 months of turbulence. McDonald's switches the Egg McMuffin’s margarine to butter with its new nimble approach. And there’s a possible front-runner to buy the iconic Tribune Tower.  

3,300-Mile Journey by 16 Teens, 6 Adults Told in New Book

In 1976, a 37-year-old suburban French teacher led an eight-month trek retracing the 17th century expedition of French explorer Robert de La Salle. Hear about the trip from two who experienced it, including the teacher who led the exhibition, and the author of a new book about the trip.

Local Psychology Professor Asks, What Makes Donald Trump Tick?

A psychologist takes a deep dive into the mind of Donald Trump to create a psychological portrait of the presumptive GOP nominee and his possible presidency.

CPS School Year Ends Under Clouds of Financial Crisis

The first full day of summer also marks the last day of the school year for Chicago Public School students. How stormy will their summers be as the district tries to weather its financial crisis?

Taking a Closer Look at Lead Exposure

In light of the elevated lead levels found at Chicago Public Schools, we ask local experts what high lead levels mean for your health.

Argonne National Lab Celebrates 70 Years of Cutting-Edge Research

Since its creation in 1946, Argonne National Laboratory has been at the forefront of scientific research. Lab director Peter Littlewood joins us to discuss 70 years of scientific discovery.

Chicago Family Band Makes Beautiful Music as Cielito Lindo

Remember the very musical von Trapp family from “The Sound of Music”? Last summer, my daughter and I met a group you might call the Chicago von Trapps. Together with their father they call themselves Cielito Lindo, which means “beautiful heaven.”

Unanimous Vote Gives Waukesha Access to Lake Michigan Drinking Water

The city of Waukesha on Tuesday was given a green light to divert water from Lake Michigan for its drinking water supply after eight representatives from the states that border the Great Lakes voted unanimously to allow the diversion.