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The Business of Beer
The new Lagunitas brewery and tap room in Douglas Park is up and running but founder and Chicago native Tony Magee is always looking to expand. We chat with Magee about his company, business philosophy and plans for the future.
Viewer Feedback: 7/21
Navy Pier Gets $20 Million Donation
We share what you had to say about recent stories when read some of our viewer feedback.
Taking a Swing at the New Steppenwolf Show
Can a Raunchy Sex Satire Be Both “Funny and Never Dull” AND “Smug and Vacuous?”
“The Qualms” is the foul-mouthed new play from Pulitzer Prize-winner Bruce Norris (“Clybourne Park”).
Weekend Events Around Town: 7/18-7/20
An art campaign, Chinatown fair and play featuring Sandra Oh; Chicago Tonight knows what’s going on this weekend.
Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review: 7/18
Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists discuss this week's headlines.
Malaysia Airlines Plane Crashes in Ukraine
A Malaysia Airlines plane crashes in the politically heated Ukrainian territory. Was it an accident or terrorism? And could the incident touch off new international tensions.
Conflict in the Middle East Escalates
An escalating war in the Middle East as Israel sends ground forces into Gaza. We discuss the latest conflict with Israel's Consul General in Chicago and a local Palestinian professor.
The Power Lunch
Minority Women Look To Empower Their Careers
Following an appearance on Chicago Tonight, Chicago actress Drew Sidora leads an event geared toward empowering minority female entrepreneurs.
Rauner Unveils Comprehensive Tax Plan
Republican candidate for governor Bruce Rauner comes out with a comprehensive tax plan. Which taxes would go down, which would go up, and how did Gov. Pat Quinn respond?
Chicago’s Office of Inspector General Releases Report
Second Quarter Report Focuses on April 1-June 30
The City of Chicago Office of the Inspector General released its second quarter report for 2014, according to a press release. The report provides a summary of OIG activity from April 1 through June 30, 2014.
Navy Pier Gets $20 Million Donation
The family of local charitable organization, Polk Bros. Foundation earned naming rights to Navy Pier's gateway entrance park following a $20 million grant.
Lurie Garden in Summer
We take a look at the Lurie Garden as Millennium Park celebrates its 10th anniversary.
Viewer Feedback: 7/17
We share what you had to say about recent stories when we read some of our viewer feedback.
Remembering Broadway Icon Elaine Stritch
Broadway icon Elaine Stritch died on Thursday morning at the age of 89. Revisit John Callaway's 2006 conversation with Elaine Stritch.
"And if that 'Mockingbird' Don't Sing...."
Former Trib writer sticks to her story about author of "To Kill a Mockingbird"
Literary battle lines are drawn as Harper Lee denies willingly cooperating with a new book about her. The author begs to differ.
Mayoral Race Toss-up
Preckwinkle is out but who else is in? We discuss with our panel who the likely challengers are that will put up a fight against Rahm Emanuel in the upcoming Chicago mayoral race.
Anti-Violence Investigation Continues
Hearing Begins Despite 90-Day Delay Request
A panel of lawmakers goes forward today with a hearing on Gov. Pat Quinn's controversial $54.5 million Neighborhood Recovery Initiative, despite the Feds telling them not to. Paris Schutz has the details.
Cook County Clerk Debuts New TIF Map
Cook County Clerk David Orr has unveiled an online TIF mapping tool. He stops by Chicago Tonight to explain how the interactive tool works and more.
Major Exhibit for Young Chicago Artist
Hebru Brantley stages his largest exhibition to date at the Cultural Center. The exhibition combines comic book art, painting, sculpture, neon, drawing, and a large parade float to explore the theme of how exactly does one respond to having their parade rained on.
Science Meets Cinema
Argonne scientist Marius Stan joins us to talk about his work and how, almost by accident, he came to have a recurring part in the hit TV series "Breaking Bad."
Ask Geoffrey: 7/16
Geoffrey Baer answers some of our viewers' questions in tonight's edition of Ask Geoffrey.
Preckwinkle Rules Out Mayoral Run
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle said she will not run for Mayor of Chicago in 2015.
Major Shake-up in Mayoral Race
A major shake-up in the race for mayor, as Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle decides she is "ruling out" a run. Paris Schutz has more from Preckwinkle and the fallout.
State Guidelines for Medical Marijuana Approved
A state committee approves the final rules for medical marijuana in Illinois. We'll hear form the head of the legislative committee about those regulations and how soon dispensaries might be appearing around Chicago.
Illinois Looks at Sentencing Reform
The House-Senate Joint Criminal Justice Reform Committee is holding its first of several meetings to examine prison crowding, recidivism, and sentencing reform.
City Sticker Deadline Approaches
City Clerk Susana Mendoza talks changes to the city's vehicle sticker program.
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