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Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists discuss the U.S. Senate race between Republican Jim Oberweis and incumbent Dick Durbin. Also, they weigh in on the likelihood of Chicago Teacher’s Union President Karen Lewis running for mayor. 

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists discuss this week’s headlines.  

Intimate black-and-white photographs document the South Side nightlife of the 1970s in a just-opened show at the Museum of Contemporary Photography.

Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced he has reached a tentative agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police for a new contract for rank-and-file police officers.

The Federal Reserve and Commerce Department are reporting a stronger U.S. economy with gains in employment, manufacturing, and exports. A panel of economic experts crunch the numbers.  

A former U.S. NATO ambassador discusses the current meeting of the world powers.

For the first time in 10 years—and only the second time ever—Lyric Opera of Chicago is opening up its closets and putting more than 3,000 costumes used in dozens of operas up for sale. Get a preview on Chicago Tonight.

The Organic Gardener Jeanne Nolan is back with an update on the WTTW Garden.

It was 35 years ago that Jane Byrne pulled off the most stunning political upset in Chicago history.

Did a Chicago police officer unjustifiably kill an unarmed man? Surveillance video and phone transcripts raise new questions as police-involved shootings come under fire.

With Home Depot just the latest high profile company to fall victim to hackers, just how safe is it to use your credit card? 

The BGA assesses how many promises Mayor Rahm Emanuel kept during his first term.

A movement to get more people with criminal convictions back to work comes to Illinois.

We discuss the highs and lows of the speed limit debate with our panel.

Geoffrey Baer discovers mobbed-up macaroni makers, a boat launch that's gone to the dogs, and a beautiful reminder.

Chicago Tonight invited Jim Oberweis, the Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, to appear on tonight’s show, but he declined our invitation.

The first day of school is complete for Chicago Public Schools students. CPS and the mayor's office say they plan to build on what they see as last year's successes. Brandis Friedman breaks down the city's plans.

As the latest polls show the race between Sen.  Dick Durbin and his challenger Jim Oberweis tightening, the long-serving Illinois senator joins us to discuss the Senate race, congressional dysfunction, and other hot-button issues.

As Labor Day passes, the campaigns for governor are accelerating into full gear. Paris Schutz has the latest.

According to the real estate rumor mill, pharma giant Baxter International may be moving out of Illinois. What does this mean for the state and its workforce?

The photographer Wallace Kirkland was a late bloomer who started his career as a social worker at the Hull House settlement in Chicago. He took a winding path in an artistic career that led him from Jamaica to India and around the world – all the while photographing Chicago people and places. 

We explore Chicago as a terminal town from 1939 until present day, with author Joseph P. Schwieterman.

For nearly 100 years, the Chicago Urban League has been creating opportunities within the African American community.

A jazz festival, the North Coast Music Festival, and a fair for all things reused and recycled; Chicago Tonight knows what’s going on this weekend.

Joel Weisman and his panel continue their conversation about Jackie Robinson West little league championship. 

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists discuss this week’s headlines.