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What Are Gravitational Waves? Exploring ‘Discovery That Shook the World’
The Nobel Prize committee called it “a discovery that shook the world.” A local scientist explains gravitational waves.
Mavis Staples Biography Selected as New ‘One Book, One Chicago’ Title
We revisit a 2014 “Chicago Tonight” interview with Greg Kot, author of the book “I’ll Take You There: Mavis Staples, The Staple Singers, and the March Up Freedom’s Highway.”
Chicago-Area Vietnam Veterans Talk About Life After War
As Ken Burns takes on Vietnam in a new 18-hour documentary, we hear from local veterans about their lives since the war.
Viewer Feedback: ‘I Have No Sympathy for These Leeches and Roaches’
Viewers had mixed opinions about former Gov. Rod Blagojevich, who granted his first prison interviews this week.
Chicago Joins Bidding War for New Amazon Headquarters
Amazon plans to build a second headquarters somewhere in North America. Can Chicago woo the tech giant and the estimated 50,000 jobs that would come with it?
Chicago Shop Plays Key Role in Keeping World’s Ensembles in Tune
We visit a little shop in Chicago for a look at how to rejuvenate pitched percussion instruments – and get a history lesson in concert tuning.
Florida Reels as Irma Continues Its Path North
Hurricane Irma leaves behind storm surge flooding, widespread power outages and serious damage to property. We get an update from Florida.
18-Hour Documentary Explores Human Dimensions of Vietnam War
Filmmakers Ken Burns and Lynn Novick speak with us about their new 10-part documentary series, “The Vietnam War.”
Hurricane Irma Rips Through Caribbean, Florida Braces for Worst
At least 10 people have died as a result of the Category 5 Hurricane Irma, a storm widely considered to be one of the worst on record. We speak with Univision Chicago anchor Érika Maldonado via Skype from Miami.
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