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The Lucas Museum Strikes Back: An Update from Blair Kamin

Pulitzer Prize-winning architecture critic Blair Kamin of the Chicago Tribune walks us through the new designs for the Lucas Museum. Learn about the details of Chinese architect Ma Yansong's revised plan for the potential lakefront museum – and what is missing.

New Book Examines Risk of Mortgage Giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

Chicago-based business writer Bethany McLean makes the case that mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are in a precarious state in her new book, "Shaky Ground: The Strange Saga of the U.S. Mortgage Giants." She'll explain what failure could mean for American mortgage holders when she joins us Monday on "Chicago Tonight."

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Visits WFMT

A U.S. Supreme Court Justice becomes a classical music radio announcer for a day – and it happened at our sister station WFMT. We hear what Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the justice who's become "notorious," had to say.

Viewer Feedback: Sept. 21

We share what you had to say about some of our recent stories when we read viewer feedback from the "Chicago Tonight" website, and our Facebook and Twitter pages.

Lack of Diversity Among Chicago Stage Directors, Says Victory Gardens Theater

Victory Gardens announces the launch of a new program aimed at diversifying Chicago's stage directors. 

Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review, Sept. 18

On this edition of Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review with Joel Weisman, our panel of guests discuss the mayor’s proposed property tax hike, the Independent Police Review Authority’s recommendation to fire an officer, and more on local business news, crime, and sports.

What Chicago Bears Fans Can Expect from Arizona Cardinals

Craig Morgan, a Chicago native and Arizona sports reporter, covers the Cardinals for arizonasports.com. He gives Chicago Tonight his take on what Bears fans can expect from the Cardinals Sunday at Soldier Field, after their season-opening win over the Saints.

Top Stories of the Week: Sept. 18

From affordable housing to a Chicago native's return to work the AC/DC show at Wrigley Field, here are the five stories Chicago Tonight readers were most interested in over the past seven days.

Madigan Rejects Emanuel on CPS Bailout

The powerful Democratic House leader has a message for Mayor Rahm Emanuel, the City of Chicago and Chicago Public Schools — all of which are asking for big-ticket items from Springfield. Paris Schutz has the details on what Michael Madigan has to say.

Free Pop-up Fashion Show Downtown Friday

The show, curated by Chicago visual artist Cheryl Pope, includes live music, performance and fashion. 

Chicago Tonight's Weekly News Quiz: Round 6

Were you watching this week? Test your knowledge with these eight questions.

Aldermen on Emanuel’s Property Tax Hike, Potential Revenue Streams

Mayor Rahm Emanuel will soon unveil his 2016 budget, which is reported to include a $500 million property tax increase. A panel of aldermen reacts to the proposal – which the mayor says isn't enough to cover Chicago's budget woes – and discusses other ideas for possible city revenue streams.

Weekend Agenda: Sept. 18-20

Catch a show at the newly reopened Second City, watch "Game of Thrones" burlesque and weep for the state of mankind at The Internet Cat Video Festival. 

Behind the Front Lines of ‘Ashley's War’: A Battle for Women in the Military

Author Gayle Tzemach Lemmon recounts the experiences of one group of female soldiers in a New York Times bestseller. She discusses her book and what’s ahead for the military.