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Shomari Legghette, Paul Bauer: A Portrait of 2 Lives in Chicago Magazine
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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
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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
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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
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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.
Chicago’s Street Resurfacing Work Expected to Start Mid-April
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On Monday, Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced that the city has identified the first 135 miles of street resurfacing for 2018.
Viewer Feedback: ‘No! No! No! We need to protect the Great Lakes’
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Your thoughts about the potential ramifications of a Chinese company drawing 7 million gallons of water a day out of Lake Michigan.
Top Trump Administration Brass on Fighting Opioid Addiction
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Health and Human Services Deputy Secretary Eric Hargan discusses his agency’s role in combating the opioid crisis.
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