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Viewer Feedback: 3/25

We share what you had to say about the recent lawsuit filed by the mother of David Koschman and our discussion on the implications of some hospital over-prescribing antibiotics to their patients when we read some of our viewer feedback. 

Web Extra: A 17-Year-Old's First Voting Experience

Seventeen-year-olds in Illinois had the ability to vote in the March Primary Election. Neli Farahmandpour helped to get the law passed that gave 17-year-olds this opportunity. Read an article.

CTA Blue Line Train Derails at O'Hare

A blue line train derailed early this morning at O'Hare Airport, sending 32 people to the hospital. Paris Schutz has the details. Did you witness the derailment? Take any photos? E-mail us here if you'd like to share your photos and story with Chicago Tonight.

Cook County Court Audit

The Illinois Supreme Court is appointing an administrator for the Circuit Court of Cook County to overhaul pretrial services and the adult probation department, and to reverse the backlog of inmates awaiting trial—some for years. Carol Marin and her guests have analysis. Read the full report and Chief Judge Timothy Evans' response.

Koschman's Mother Files Lawsuit

The mother of David Koschman files a federal lawsuit over a violation of civil rights. Nanci Koschman cites a cover-up by police and prosecutors in the death of her son David in 2004. Last month, Richard "RJ" Vanecko, the nephew of former Mayor Richard M. Daley, plead guilty to involuntary manslaughter in connection with David's death. Carol Marin has the latest details. Watch the full news conference and read the lawsuit.

Ukraine Update

As Russia moves swiftly to annex Crimea, we talk with former NATO Ambassador Ivo Daalder about the crisis in Ukraine and what he thinks the West’s response should be. View a timeline of key events in Ukraine's political crisis and read an article about the local Ukrainian population’s reaction to the current state of affairs.

Web Extra: Local Ukrainian Reaction

As Russia continues to assert its influence in Crimea, concern grows among the Chicago Ukrainian community. Read an article.

"Chicago’s River At Work And At Play"

The Chicago River has long been thought of as Chicago’s second shoreline, overlooked by Lake Michigan. In Chicago’s River At Work And At Play, author Neal Samors and photographer Steven Dahlman explore the history and future of the Chicago River. Read an interview with Samors, view a slideshow, and read the preface of the book, written by former Mayor Richard M. Daley.

PTSD Service Dog

Vietnam veteran Lon Hodge struggled for years with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder until he got a PTSD service dog named Gander. Lon says that Gander has saved his life. Now, Lon and Gander help other vets and work to raise awareness about PTSD, veteran suicide and service dogs. We revisit Jay Shefsky's profile. Read an interview with Fran Menley, Service Dog Trainer at Freedom Service Dogs of America, about how they rescue, train and pair dogs with veterans and people with disabilities.

Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review: 3/21

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists discuss the week's top headlines.

Web Extra: The Week in Review: 3/21

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists discuss Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s proposed constitutional amendment that would raise income taxes on people making more than $1 million a year. They also talk about the soaring cost of the Illinois race for governor, as well as the media’s coverage of the candidates. Watch the web extra video.

Weekend Events Around Town: 3/21 - 3/23

A magic show, an art exhibit and a spring food tasting event; Chicago Tonight knows what’s going on this weekend.

High-Profile Democrats Support Rauner for Illinois Governor

Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan throws a curveball, asking voters to approve a possible 3 percent surcharge on millionaires to help pay for education. How does that play into a governor’s race that has already become about class warfare? Paris Schutz has the details on that, and how high-profile Democrats and Independents are coming out in support of Bruce Rauner. Read Newt Minow's endorsement of Rauner.

Reaction to Federal Reserve Chair's Remarks on Economy

Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen said the Fed may start  raising rates around six months after quantitative easing—ahead of what experts were expecting. We take a closer look at how the markets react to her comments at her first live press conference, and how her first policy meeting may affect the economy. Read an article, watch Yellen’s full press conference, and read a transcript of her remarks.

IL Supreme Court Strikes Down Eavesdropping Law

The Illinois Supreme Court struck down the state’s strict eavesdropping law that made audio recording anyone in public illegal without consent. The court ruled that the law "criminalizes a wide range of innocent conduct." We have analysis from Harvey Grossman, Legal Director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois. Read the court's opinion and watch Paris Schutz's 2011 story on the Eavesdropping Law.