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The Week in Review: New Regulations on Sharing Economy
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City Council strikes deals on Uber, Airbnb, the Wrigley Field plaza and more. Dennis Hastert reports to prison. And Derrick Rose is leaving the Bulls. Joel Weisman and guests discuss these stories and more on this week's edition.
Viewer Feedback: ‘Incredibly Compelling Interview with Shannon Spalding’
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We got strong reaction to Carol Marin's conversation with Shannon Spalding. Hear what viewers had to say when read feedback from the "Chicago Tonight" website, and our Facebook and Twitter pages.
3,300-Mile Journey by 16 Teens, 6 Adults Told in New Book
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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.
The Week in Review: Chicago Property Taxes Soar
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The average Chicago homeowner's property tax bill will go up roughly 13 percent, and it will keep going up for four years. That story and more on this week's edition of The Week in Review with Joel Weisman.
Chris Thile on Hosting ‘A Prairie Home Companion,’ Punch Brothers
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After 40 years of tales from the fictional town of Lake Wobegon, Garrison Keillor is calling it quits. “Chicago Tonight” talks with Chris Thile about taking over as host of "A Prairie Home Companion," his bands and more.
The Week in Review: Budget Clock is Ticking
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Joel Weisman and his panel discuss the week’s news, including the ongoing budget impasse and battle over education funding.
The Week in Review: Push is on for Elected Airport Authority
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Joel Weisman and his panel discuss the week's news, including the agonizingly slow TSA screening lines at O'Hare and Midway which have prompted calls to wrest airport control from Mayor Rahm Emanuel and create an elected airport authority.
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