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On the eve of Scotland’s vote for independence, we revisit Chicago Tonight’s conversation with Scotland’s First Minister, Alex Salmond.

We look into what the City of Chicago is doing to protect the dogs and cats in its care.

Illinois has the most units of local government in the country, with nearly 7,000 units of local government statewide. Are all of these units of government necessary? Our panel discusses the issue. 

GOP candidate for governor Bruce Rauner says the process to become a medical marijuana grower or seller is rigged to benefit the politically connected. Is it?

The University of Illinois at Chicago and the University of Chicago are still in the bid for housing the Obama Presidential Library. 

Scientists at Northwestern University have developed a blood test to detect depression in adults.

We hear how two organizations are working to expand minority enrollment in top high schools and colleges.

A new book brings together 152 portraits from the Chicago Tribune archives. We'll talk with the Tribune Picture Editor Michael Zajakowski about the pictures and the people behind them. 

All over the city, Horses of Honor are on display. Take a look at a selection of these life-size statues.

Another day, another set of accusations of corruption from Illinois’ candidates for governor.

Carol Marin and her panel look behind the latest poll numbers for the upcoming elections.

Figuring out how to invest your money can be a very complicated matter. Chicago Tonight takes a look at the world of hedge fund investing.

Is Black talk radio in Chicago still the force for change it once was? We take a closer look on Chicago Tonight.

Former Bear James “Big Cat” Williams tackles the Bears' stunning win Sunday night over the 49ers.

We revisit our story about a Chicago artist that continues to make an impression on the city more than 25 years after he died. You may not know his name but you’ve likely seen his public art. Egon Weiner was also a teacher, and his prominent students continue his legacy. 

We share what you had to say about the gubernatorial candidates' stand on pension reform when we read some of our viewer feedback.

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists discuss this week’s headlines.

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists discuss the polls surrounding Illinois’ political races.

The newest film by PBS documentarian Ken Burns chronicles one of America's most influential families.

Advancements in technology necessitated the ability to handle and store large amounts of data. The founder of a big data storage company talks about the evolution of storage technology.

A century ago, the last known passenger pigeon in existence died. For decades, billions of passenger pigeons filled the sky. A new documentary addresses what happened to the passenger pigeon.

We share what you had to say about recent stories when we read some of our viewer feedback.

Pension reform is one of the biggest issues facing the state. Our panel discusses what pension reform looks like under Gov. Pat Quinn and GOP challenger Bruce Rauner, and what voters need to know.

A rare respiratory virus is quickly spreading throughout the Midwest. In Chicago, 11 children have tested positive for the virus so far. 

Chicago's WNBA Team, The Chicago Sky, compete in the WNBA Finals against the Phoenix Mercury.  

We revisit Geoffrey Baer’s trip to a rediscovered war curiosity, a long-lost war trophy, and a place in Chicago where north meets north in tonight’s Ask Geoffrey.