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Superintendent McCarthy on Violent Holiday Weekend
Police Supt. Garry McCarthy says his force "lost it" this weekend, and he’s trying to figure out why. Paris Schutz has the reaction from a deadly Fourth of July weekend.
Analyzing IL Supreme Court’s Pension Ruling
On Thursday, July 3, the Illinois Supreme Court ruled 6-1 that subsidized health care benefits of retired state employees are protected by the state. We discuss the decision and its implications with a panel of experts.
Disaster and Survival
Examining 1989's United Airlines Flight 232 Plane Crash
We take a look at a new book that sheds light on one of the most horrific plane crashes, 25 years after the accident.
Illinois Adoptees Mark Anniversary
In four years since Illinois passed an adoption law, more than 10,000 adult adoptees have received their original birth certificates.
Where's The Beef?
Chefs Rally Against Antibiotics in Livestock
Chicago chefs are rallying against the use of antibiotics in livestock. We revisit the discussion we had with our panel about what this means for city consumers and diners.
Summer Reading Picks
No more pencils, but plenty of books. With summer underway and the holiday weekend ahead, we revisit our discussion of hot reads for the season with our literary panel.
CTA Completes Switch to Ventra
July 1 was V-Day in Chicago. Ventra is the only pre-paid fare system for all CTA buses and trains. We'll tell you what riders think of Ventra more than six months after its botched rollout.
CPS Unveils $5.7 Billion Budget
CPS officials say they will close a massive budget gap this year with an accounting change that will result in a $650 million windfall. Paris Schutz has more on how that works and reaction from the teacher’s union.
Remap Group Rethinks Proposal
We talk with the attorney representing the group fighting to change Illinois’ self-serving remapping process.
City Sensors to Collect Data
Data-collecting sensors in the "Array of Things" project are set to go up on city lamp posts by mid-July. But some tech insiders are questioning the amount of data to be stored and whether or not personal privacy is a concern.
"Brigadoon" Revived
Lerner & Lowe Musical Re-Imagined for New Generation
The Goodman Theatre stages a beloved American musical that hasn't had a major revival in more than 30 years.
Ask Geoffrey: What IS That Thing?
Geoffrey Baer answers the questions of six viewers who wonder what's up with weird objects in and around Chicago.
Kirk Dillard to be New RTA Chairman
State Sen. Kirk Dillard is stepping down early from the position he’s held since 1993 in order to become the new RTA chairman. We talk to him about the transition and goals for the transit agency.
Tom Skilling on Fog and Storms
Now into summer, Chicago weather continues to fluctuate between sun, fog, and storms. WGN's Chief Meteorologist Tom Skiling joins us with why summer has gotten off to a foggy start. Send us your severe weather photos here and we'll use them in our online slideshow.
Common Core Faces Pushback
The Common Core State Standards set expectations for what children should know and learn. Originally adopted by 47 states including Illinois, major pushback against the standards has now developed.
Supreme Court Closing Decisions
The Supreme Court hands down the last of the 2013-2014 session decisions. We hear from Constitutional experts and former Supreme Court clerks about the rulings.
Examining the State Budget
A new state budget that both Republicans and Democrats say is out of whack goes into effect tomorrow, with a few new wrinkles. Paris Schutz has latest.
Proposed Lucas Museum Site Problematic
So what exactly would be wrong with building the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in a parking lot between Soldier Field and McCormick Place?
A Surreal Summer
Magritte Brings Surrealism to Art Institute of Chicago
The great surrealist Rene Magritte gets an exhibition at the Art Institute that delves into the early part of his career, when he evolved as an artist and created many of the dream-like paintings that came to identify his signature style.
Big Changes for Chicago Public Schools
We dive into recent headlines surrounding Chicago Public Schools.
Viewer Feedback: 6/30
Navy Pier's Secretive Spending
We share what you had to say about recent stories when we read some of our viewer feedback.
Web Extra: The Week in Review: 6/27
Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists discuss the next mayoral election in the web extra video.
Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review: 6/27
Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists discuss this week's headlines.
Supreme Court Still in Session
We take a look at some of the Supreme Court rulings so far during this session, and preview what cases are to come.
The Civil Rights Movement 50 Years Later
Rev. Jesse Jackson Reflects on Civil Rights Anniversary
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr. reflects on the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
World Triathlon Runs Through City
Chicago Named A Host City For The ITU World Triathlon Series
Chicago is the only U.S. stop on the eight city worldwide triathlon circuit this weekend.
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Supreme Court Expected to Hand Down Rulings on Birthright Citizenship, Presidential Power and More
Obamas Celebrate Chicago Roots, Power of Community During Presidential Center’s Opening
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