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Aldermen Weigh in on Chicago Casino Locations, City Labor Law
Alds. Gilbert Villegas (36th Ward), Nicholas Sposato (38th Ward) and Jason Ervin (28th Ward) discuss casino locations and other pressing City Council news.
FaceApp Raises Broader Privacy Concerns. Here’s What You Need to Know.
As the popularity of a photo-transforming app has skyrocketed, so has new concern over privacy. Derek Eder of Chicago-based company DataMade weighs in.
Why Are There So Many Fireflies in Chicago?
You’re not crazy. A local expert says people are seeing “substantially more flashing activity in the evening.” He tells us why there are so many of our favorite summertime bug – and why they light up.
House Hunting: Design Competition Selects Bungalow for the 21st Century
Bungalows have served Chicago families for a hundred years. Could this new design by Greg Tamborino be the bungalow of the future? Blair Kamin weighs in.
Angel Idowu Joins ‘Chicago Tonight’ as Arts Correspondent
A Chicago native is returning home to cover the city’s vibrant arts scene for “Chicago Tonight.”
Remembering ‘Chicago Tonight’ Founder John Callaway
He was fun. He was smart. And he was the best journalist many of us have ever known. John Callaway, the founder of “Chicago Tonight,” died 10 years ago this weekend. We remember the man and his legacy.
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