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Viewer Mail: 6/18

Illinois Medicaid Cuts

We asked for your thoughts about Illinois Medicaid cuts. We read what some of you had to say in Viewer Mail.
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Health Care Law Analysis

The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on the controversial Affordable Care Act is expected in the next two weeks. A noted law professor and a health care specialist join us with their thoughts on how the justices may rule, and the implications of the decision.
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Viewer Mail: 6/14

Teachers' Strike

We asked if you would support a teachers' strike. We read what some of you had to say in Viewer Mail.
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Nobel Laureate Economist Paul Krugman

In an exclusive interview with Chicago Tonight, Nobel Prize winning economist Paul Krugman weighs in on Chicago's new infrastructure trust, and gives his thoughts on tackling Illinois' fiscal crisis.
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Insider View from Infrastructure Trust Board Nominee

The mayor's new infrastructure trust board was named this week. We talk with the only elected official in the group about protecting the public interest.
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Chicago Business News: 6/13

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon gets a light grilling by the Senate after one of the bank's so-called hedging strategies loses $3 billion. Kris Kridel of WBBM Newsradio 780 and 105.9FM has that story, and other top business headlines.
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'NATO 3' Terror Suspects Back in Court

Three men accused of a NATO-related terrorism plot were in court on Tuesday. We tell you why even the presiding judge was bewildered by what transpired.
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Infrastructure Trust Board Announced

Mayor Emanuel names the board for his controversial Infrastructure Trust. So what happens next? Carol Marin and her guests weigh in.
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Ask Geoffrey: 6/11

Amongst sunbathers and swimmers, the lakefront path at North Avenue Beach is home to a rather unique structure. Find out more in this week's edition of Ask Geoffrey.
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Bill Clinton on Chicago's Economy

Former President Bill Clinton was in town on Thursday. We hear what he had to say about Mayor Rahm Emanuel's handling of Chicago's economy.
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Illinois Leaders Close to Pension Deal

Gov. Pat Quinn meets with legislative leaders to coax a deal on pension reform. Paris Schutz has more on what a final deal might look like.
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Remembering Ray Bradbury

Ray Bradbury died on Tuesday night. From the Chicago Tonight archives, we look back at the local sci-fi legend reading from his fiery classic, Fahrenheit 451.
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Viewer Mail: 6/4

Saggy Pants

We asked what you thought about students wearing saggy pants in school, and if CPS should enforce a stricter dress code. We read what some of you had to say in Viewer Mail.
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Deadline Looms for Budget & Pension Deal

The tension between legislative leaders spills out on the floor of the Illinois House. Carol Marin joins us live from Springfield with the latest developments on pension reform and the budget.
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Super Bowl at Soldier Field?

A Super Bowl at Soldier Field? Might not be so far fetched. Hear what the NFL's commissioner has to say about it.
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NU Women's Lacrosse Team Wins 7th NCAA Title

The Northwestern Women's Lacrosse team won its 7th NCAA championship in eight years.
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Viewer Mail: 5/31

Violence in Chicago

We hear what some of you had to say about violence in Chicago when we read tonight's Viewer Mail.
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Violence in Chicago

Chicago's homicide rate is up nearly 50 percent from last year at this time. What can be done to deter the escalating violence? Elizabeth Brackett and her guests discuss the issue.
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Lawsuits Filed Challenging IL Gay Marriage Ban

The issue of gay marriage in Illinois is heading to court. Two lawsuits filed Wednesday on behalf of same sex couples say they are being denied their constitutional rights. We hear why the suits are coming now.
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Drag Racing

Jay Shefsky takes us north of the border to the legendary Great Lakes Dragaway in Union Grove, Wisconsin.
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IL Senate Passes Cigarette Tax Hike

The Illinois Senate passed a bill on Tuesday that would raise cigarette taxes by $1 a pack.

Controversy Arises over Landfill Expansion

A landfill company wins a court fight to dump near the city's South Side. But community residents and some state lawmakers say the plan stinks. Paris Schutz has the latest.
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Viewer Mail: 5/29

President Obama's Support of Gay Marriage

We asked what you thought about President Obama coming out in support of gay marriage. We read what some of you had to say in tonight's Viewer Mail.
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Fitzgerald Holds Press Conference on Resignation

U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald explains why he's resigning from his post next month, and admits having some regrets during his nearly 11 years in Chicago. Eddie Arruza reports.
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Former U.S. Attorneys on Potential Fitzgerald Successor

Three former U.S. Attorneys for the Northern District of Illinois join us to weigh in on who will bring a "fresh view" to the position in the wake of Patrick Fitzgerald's resignation.
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Viewer Mail: 5/24

NATO Media Coverage

We have your thoughts about our NATO coverage when we read some of your Viewer Mail.
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