Stories by Michell Eloy
Restaurateurs Skeptical of NATO's Economic Impact
| Michell Eloy
Local restaurateurs and economists raise doubts over the city's recent claims that the upcoming NATO summit will bring the city more than $128 million in revenue.
Supreme Court Ruling Offers Hope to George Ryan
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The U.S. Supreme Court sent George Ryan's case back to an appeals court today. If Ryan wins the appeal, he could be out of prison within the next six months. Elizabeth Brackett reports.
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Ethics Reform Task Force Releases Report
| Michell Eloy

A mayoral-appointed committee outlines tough new ethics provisions. But will it really solve the issue of corruption in city government? Paris Schutz reports.
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Impact of Rose's Injury on Bulls Season
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The Bulls' hopes were high going into Game 1 of the NBA playoffs. But just how far can the team go without superstar Derrick Rose? ESPN Chicago's Melissa Isaacson joins us.
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Rachel Dratch
| Michael Lipkin

Saturday Night Live and Second City alum Rachel Dratch joins us with stories from her new book.
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Ask Geoffrey: 4/30
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A statue pays tribute to several policemen who lost their lives in a historic Chicago riot 126 years ago. Geoffrey Baer has more in this edition of Ask Geoffrey.
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Chicago's "Rubab" Virtuoso
| Yasmin Rammohan

Find out about a musical instrument you've never heard of, and the local virtuoso who was a child prodigy when his family were Afghan refugees in Pakistan. Jay Shefsky has the story.
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Study: NATO Summit to Boost Chicago Economy by $128 Million
| Michell Eloy
A new report by World Business Chicago and the Chicago NATO Host Committee projects big revenue gains from the May 20-21 summit.
Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review: 4/27
| Yasmin Rammohan

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists discuss the week's top headlines.
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Weekend Events Around Town: 4/27-4/29
| Michell Eloy
Need some ideas for what to do this weekend? Chicago Tonight knows what’s going on!
Gov. Quinn on Pension & Medicaid Reforms
| Yasmin Rammohan

Tough medicine on Medicaid and pension reform from Gov. Quinn. Will he get lawmakers to sign on, and will it really solve Illinois' money problems? He's here to tell us.
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City Council Opposition
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With the lopsided aldermanic vote approving Mayor Emanuel's Infrastructure Trust, some are wondering if the days of a rubberstamp City Council are coming back. We talk with two aldermen who strongly opposed the plan.
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Prison SMART
Yoga Comes to Cook County Jail
| Yasmin Rammohan

Yoga and meditation come to Cook County Jail's Boot Camp.
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Getting Naked
| Yasmin Rammohan

Movies like He's Just Not That Into You may help love-seekers brace themselves for rejection. But how are singles supposed to find their match? The author of a new book shares his secrets on the topic.
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Ezra Furman
| Michell Eloy

An Evanston native with a growing reputation as a songwriter is here to play songs from his solo debut.
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"Operation Red Zone"
Feds to protect government buildings starting next week
| Michael Lipkin
Federal agents in "traveling swarms" and patrols will begin protecting federal buildings in the Loop next week in preparation of next month's NATO summit.
NATO Security Perimeter Leaked
| Michael Lipkin

The NATO security perimeter around McCormick Place is disclosed. Does it protect protesters as well as NATO ministers? Carol Marin and her panel have the details.
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The State of the Presidential Race
| Yasmin Rammohan

The Republican primaries are all but over; Mitt Romney is the presumptive nominee. Focus now turns to the general election and the battle between Romney and President Obama. We take a look at the evolving race for President.
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Notre Dame Tragedy Aftermath
| Yasmin Rammohan

After a tragedy at Notre Dame, a local family engages in community outreach, not legal action.
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Consequences of European Austerity
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Unrest over economic austerity in Europe could have serious impact on your financial future. Chicago Tribune columnist Gail MarksJarvis joins us to explain what she calls the "explosive" repercussions.
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Chicago Business News: 4/25
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Apple's first quarter earnings beat already high expectations to lift stocks higher. Kris Kridel of WBBM Newsradio 780 and 105.9FM joins us to discuss that story, and more top business headlines.
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The Little Red Guard
| Michell Eloy

How to honor your grandmother without getting in trouble with the government. A Chicagoan's new book tells revealing stories from China's Cultural Revolution.
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Rev. Jesse Jackson to Join NATO Protests
| Michell Eloy
Rev. Jesse Jackson says he plans to protest during the upcoming NATO summit.
NATO Security Group to sit down with Business Groups
| Michell Eloy
With the NATO conference less than a month away, Chicago officials and security consultants are attempting to quell lingering fears among community organizations about the upcoming summit.
Infrastructure Trust Approved in City Council
| WTTW News

The mayor's controversial infrastructure trust sails through City Council. Now what? Paris Schutz has the latest.
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Jennifer Hudson Family Murder Trial
| WTTW News

Is justice near for the slain family members of singer Jennifer Hudson? And how much does her celebrity complicate the case? We have details from the murder trial.
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