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Archive: The Friday Night Show with Carl Kasell
Carl Kasell, legendary NPR newscaster and “Wait Wait… Don't Tell Me” scorekeeper, died Tuesday. We revisit a 2010 interview with him.
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Viewer Feedback: ‘You Did Your Loyal Viewers a Disservice’
Reaction to our recent conversation with the authors of a controversial Chicago magazine article.
A Tombstone Tour of Chicago
A new book by author and photographer Larry Broutman highlights headstones, monuments and memorials at more than 30 area cemeteries.
City’s Top Cop on Crime and Policing in Chicago
Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson tells us about a big new cash gift to fight crime, discusses police oversight and more.
Shomari Legghette, Paul Bauer: A Portrait of 2 Lives in Chicago Magazine
Chicago magazine offers detailed portraits of slain police Cmdr. Paul Bauer and the man charged in the case with first-degree murder. We speak with the reporters behind the story.
New Book Documents Surprising Biodiversity of Chicago Area
There are 3,149 different types of plants in the Chicago region. A massive new book details every single one.
Reporting the Story: Gymnastics Coach Accused of Sexual Abuse
Chicago Tonight reporter Alex Ruppenthal talks about his investigation into allegations of sexual abuse surrounding a Chicago-area coach who was banned by USA Gymnastics in November 2017.
Doctor’s Memoir ‘This Narrow Space’ Details Care in Complicated City
What it’s like to practice medicine in Jerusalem, one of the most religiously and politically complicated cities on Earth. A discussion with Dr. Elisha Waldman about his new memoir.
Chicago’s Street Resurfacing Work Expected to Start Mid-April
On Monday, Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced that the city has identified the first 135 miles of street resurfacing for 2018.
Viewer Feedback: ‘No! No! No! We need to protect the Great Lakes’
Your thoughts about the potential ramifications of a Chinese company drawing 7 million gallons of water a day out of Lake Michigan.
Top Trump Administration Brass on Fighting Opioid Addiction
Health and Human Services Deputy Secretary Eric Hargan discusses his agency’s role in combating the opioid crisis.
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Cook County Announces $20M for Community Violence Intervention Services
Chicago’s Sidewalks Aren’t Accessible for People With Mobility Challenges, Lawsuit Argues. The City Wants the Case Dismissed
Chicago US Attorney’s Office Reviewing Past Grand Jury Proceedings After Another Case Tied to ‘Broadview Six’ Prosecutor Falls Apart
Chicago Advocates Call for New Gun Violence Prevention Efforts After Mass Shooting, Trump Response
Alpha-Gal Syndrome Poses Threat to Southern Illinoisans as Tick Population Surges
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