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Web Extra, The Week in Review: Is there a Newspaper War in Chicago?
Eddie Arruza and guests discuss whether there’s a newspaper war brewing in Chicago.
The Week in Review: Dorothy Brown Enters Mayoral Race
Cook County Clerk Dorothy Brown joins the race for mayor. A federal appeals court says the federal government may not withhold funding from so-called sanctuary cities. And the U.S. Supreme Court denies an appeal from Rod Blagojevich.
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.
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