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Urban League President Shari Runner Breaks Down 10-Year Plan
The Chicago Urban League has a new 10-year plan to address racism and poverty and create a more equitable Chicago. The head of the 100-year-old civil rights organization joins us with details.
John McLaughlin, Creator of ‘The McLaughlin Group,’ Dies at 89
The host and creator of the long-running PBS public affairs show, “The McLaughlin Group,” died Tuesday morning. He was 89 years old.
Chris Thile on Hosting ‘A Prairie Home Companion,’ Punch Brothers
Mandolin great Chris Thile is set to take over for Garrison Keillor on “A Prairie Home Companion.” We revisit our recent conversation about what the new host has planned, and listen to him perform a song.
Duckworth to Participate in WTTW ‘Chicago Tonight’ Forum
U.S. Rep. Bob Dold, challenger Brad Schneider appear in separate forum
Democratic U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth, who is challenging U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk in the November election, will participate in the WTTW “Chicago Tonight” forum scheduled for Oct. 26.
IPRA Releases Police Video of Paul O’Neal Shooting
The Independent Police Review Authority released police videos showing the shooting of Paul O’Neal.
New Zika Guidelines for Florida as Vaccine Research Progresses
Important research is happening locally and across the country in an attempt to control the Zika virus.
Hillary Clinton Accepts Nomination: ‘We Are Stronger Together’
“It is with humility, determination and boundless confidence in America’s promise that I accept your nomination for president of the United States,” Hillary Clinton said.
Democratic National Convention: Special Coverage with ‘Chicago Tonight’
Join us all week for special coverage of the Democratic National Convention.
Obama: Hillary Clinton Most Qualified Presidential Candidate Ever
President Barack Obama said “there has never been a man or a woman—not me, not Bill, nobody—more qualified than Hillary Clinton to serve as president of the United States of America.”
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