Stories by Yasmin Rammohan
Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review: 6/15
| Yasmin Rammohan

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists discuss the week's top headlines.
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Weekend Events Around Town: 6/15-6/17
| Michell Eloy
Need some ideas for what to do this weekend? Chicago Tonight knows what is going on!
Quinn Signs Medicaid Cuts
| Yasmin Rammohan

Gov. Pat Quinn signs a package of bills to save Medicaid from financial collapse. But the result is steep cuts to many in Illinois who rely on the coverage. Ash-har Quraishi has the details.
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Health Care Law Analysis
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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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E. J. Dionne
| Yasmin Rammohan

Washington Post columnist E.J. Dionne Jr. talks about the growing political polarization in the U.S. and his new book, Our Divided Political Heart.
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Salvation Army Center Set to Open
| Michael Lipkin

How can a water park change lives? We take a look at a new community center on the far south side that hopes to do just that.
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CSO Mead Composer-in-Residence
| Michell Eloy

A nightclub setting will host members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. We speak with the composer and DJ who is bringing the two worlds together.
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Gays in the Military
| Yasmin Rammohan

We take another look at how lesbian and gay sailors are making waves -- and history -- at the Naval Station Great Lakes in North Chicago, as well as at the White House.
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Viewer Mail: 6/14
Teachers' Strike
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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
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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
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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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International Baccalaureate Program
| Yasmin Rammohan

A Chicago Public Schools program that gets students into better colleges and helps them stay there is expanding. Elizabeth Brackett has the story.
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Illinois Students Report from Turkey
| Yasmin Rammohan

U of I students tell us how a recent reporting trip to Turkey challenged their views of the world.
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"Groupon's Biggest Deal Ever"
| Michael Lipkin

A new book has the scoop on why Groupon leaders turned down $6 billion from Google. We speak with the author.
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Chicago Business News: 6/13
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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
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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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Fed: Recession Shrank Wealth 40%
| Michael Lipkin

The Federal Reserve says American wealth fell nearly 40 percent between 2007 and 2010.
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Composting
| Michell Eloy

We learn how to reduce landfill waste through the everyday art of composting.
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Dolphin Baby Joins Shedd Aquarium
| Christine Hurley
It's a boy! A baby dolphin joins the Shedd Aquarium.
Chicago Teachers Authorize Strike
| Yasmin Rammohan

Nearly 90 percent of Chicago teachers authorize a strike. Elizabeth Brackett has the latest.
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Infrastructure Trust Board Announced
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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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YOURS Project
| Yasmin Rammohan

A remarkable, free music program in a Chicago Public School is changing lives. Jay Shefsky has the story.
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Frank Deford
| Yasmin Rammohan

Legendary sportswriter Frank Deford joins us to talk about his remarkable career and his new book.
Ask Geoffrey: 6/11
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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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Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review: 6/8
| Yasmin Rammohan

Phil Ponce and his panel of journalists discuss the week's top headlines.
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Weekend Events Around Town: 6/8-6/10
| Michell Eloy
Need some ideas for what to do this weekend? Chicago Tonight knows what is going on!
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