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News & Analysis from Republican National Convention

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and Ann Romney address the Republican National Convention. We get reaction from Tampa to that, and to Gov. Pat Quinn's veto of the gambling bill on Chicago Tonight at 10:00 pm. We hear from Paris Schutz and Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford. And in our studios, we are joined by Illinois Senate President John Cullerton, Northwestern Law Senior Lecturer Jason DeSanto and Phil Ponce, for the latest analysis. Related Links:
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Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford

Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford joins us from Tampa with the latest news from the Republican National Convention.
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Paris Schutz on Latest RNC News

Paris Schutz joins us from the Republican National Convention with the latest news.
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Web Extra: Sen. Mark Kirk's RNC Video

Still recovering from his January stroke, Sen. Mark Kirk sent a video message to the Illinois delegation at the Republican National Convention in Tampa.

History of Political Conventions

What is the historic role of a political convention? We look at how conventions have evolved and if they still matter today.
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Live Tweets from Republican National Convention

Chicago Tonight correspondent Paris Schutz is in Tampa at the Republican National Convention. View his Twitter stream for the latest news, photos and videos.

Latest News on Illinois Delegation from RNC in Tampa

Amid Republican party unity, some GOP gubernatorial hopefuls start testing the waters, so to speak. Paris Schutz has more on this, and the outlook for the rest of the Republican National Convention from Tampa.
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Ask Geoffrey: 8/27

How did a Magnificent Mile building end up being featured weekly in a 1970s network TV sitcom? Find out more in this week's Ask Geoffrey on Chicago Tonight at 7:00 pm.
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PBS NewsHour’s Jeffrey Brown

Jeffrey Brown from the PBS NewsHour has been covering the Republican National Convention. He joins us from Tampa with the latest on RNC events and more.
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Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review: 8/24

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists discuss the week's top headlines.

Web Extra: The Week in Review: 8/24

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists have a web-exclusive conversation.

First Day of RNC Canceled Due to Storm Threat

The first day of the Republican National Convention was canceled Saturday because of the approaching threat of Tropical Storm Isaac.

CeaseFire & CPD Embark on New Anti-Violence Initiative

Employing ex-offenders to reduce violence in some of Chicago's most dangerous communities? That's what the city's about to do with CeaseFire. We talk with executive director Tio Hardiman about the path to stop the shootings.

Legionnaires' Disease Surfaces at Chicago Hotel

Thousands who stayed at a downtown hotel may have been exposed to Legionnaires' disease. We have details about this potentially deadly disease, and what hotels can do to help prevent outbreaks.
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Viewer Mail: 8/22

Stalled Pension Reform

We read what some of you had to say about the failure of the special session to come up with a pension solution in tonight's Viewer Mail.
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New Addition to Quraishi Family

Chicago Tonight's Ash-har Quraishi and his wife welcomed a new baby boy into their family. Meet Faaz S. Quraishi.

Latest on CPS Contract Talks

Chicago teachers are ramping up their strike threat as the Board of Education readies to vote on a budget. Paris Schutz has the latest on why contract negotiations are appearing to stall.
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Illinois Pensions: What's Next?

For the time being, pension reform is off the radar in Springfield. We ask two members of Gov. Quinn's pension working group what they'll do next.
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Artist Morris Topchevsky

We remember Morris Topchevsky, a Chicago artist who was an eyewitness to world-changing events.
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Viewer Mail: 8/20

Northerly Island Park

Northerly Island is getting a makeover. We have some of your thoughts in tonight's Viewer Mail.
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Web Extra: Special Session Report

Paris Schutz reports from the special legislative session.
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Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review: 8/17

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists discuss the week's top headlines.
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Web Extra: The Week in Review: 8/17

The Week in Review panel works overtime in the sports department in this web-exclusive conversation.
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Web Extra: IL GOP Leaders at the State Fair

Paris Schutz speaks with Republican leaders one day before the special legislative session on pension reform. 

Live Tweets from Special Session

Chicago Tonight is covering the Special Session on pensions in Springfield. View their Twitter streams for the latest news and photos.

Geoffrey Baer's Air Show Preview

The Chicago Air and Water kicks off this weekend. Our Geoffrey Baer attended a media preview event at Gary/Chicago International Airport on Thursday.
 

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