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Mavis Staples Biography Selected as New ‘One Book, One Chicago’ Title
We revisit a 2014 “Chicago Tonight” interview with Greg Kot, author of the book “I’ll Take You There: Mavis Staples, The Staple Singers, and the March Up Freedom’s Highway.”
Chicago-Area Vietnam Veterans Talk About Life After War
As Ken Burns takes on Vietnam in a new 18-hour documentary, we hear from local veterans about their lives since the war.
Viewer Feedback: ‘I Have No Sympathy for These Leeches and Roaches’
Viewers had mixed opinions about former Gov. Rod Blagojevich, who granted his first prison interviews this week.
Chicago Joins Bidding War for New Amazon Headquarters
Amazon plans to build a second headquarters somewhere in North America. Can Chicago woo the tech giant and the estimated 50,000 jobs that would come with it?
Chicago Shop Plays Key Role in Keeping World’s Ensembles in Tune
We visit a little shop in Chicago for a look at how to rejuvenate pitched percussion instruments – and get a history lesson in concert tuning.
Florida Reels as Irma Continues Its Path North
Hurricane Irma leaves behind storm surge flooding, widespread power outages and serious damage to property. We get an update from Florida.
18-Hour Documentary Explores Human Dimensions of Vietnam War
Filmmakers Ken Burns and Lynn Novick speak with us about their new 10-part documentary series, “The Vietnam War.”
Hurricane Irma Rips Through Caribbean, Florida Braces for Worst
At least 10 people have died as a result of the Category 5 Hurricane Irma, a storm widely considered to be one of the worst on record. We speak with Univision Chicago anchor Érika Maldonado via Skype from Miami.
Chicago World Music Festival: Around the World in 13 Days
If music is one of the best ways to get a taste of another culture, Chicago is in for a feast starting Friday. We get a preview.
The Week in Review: Finally, a School Funding Compromise
Springfield finally passes a school funding bill. More taxes for Chicago schools. City Council cracks down on Uber and Lift. And the Bears get ready for regular season opener.
‘Left Boob Gone Rogue’ an Insightful, Humorous Blog About Breast Cancer
Meet the Chicago physician who writes about her personal experiences dealing with breast cancer.
Mike North Announces Major Career Move
Mike North is leaving sports broadcasting and will live part-time in Las Vegas, with plans to be a pitchman for a product called Light Keeper Pro.
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