Stories by Yasmin Rammohan

Controversy Arises over Saggy Pants in School

Some aldermen are pushing schools to ban saggy pants and any "gangster-style" clothing. We hear both sides of this emotional debate.
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Super Bowl at Soldier Field?

A Super Bowl at Soldier Field? Might not be so far fetched. Hear what the NFL's commissioner has to say about it.
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Brian Henson

Brian Henson joins us to talk about the R-rated stage show he created with world-renowned Jim Henson puppeteers.
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NU Women's Lacrosse Team Wins 7th NCAA Title

The Northwestern Women's Lacrosse team won its 7th NCAA championship in eight years.
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Viewer Mail: 5/31

Violence in Chicago

We hear what some of you had to say about violence in Chicago when we read tonight's Viewer Mail.
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Taste of Chicago Lineup Announced

The pared down list of Taste of Chicago restaurants features mostly returning booths.

Latest on Pension Reform from Springfield

Carol Marin joins us live from Springfield to tell us just how close the Illinois General Assembly is to a deal on pension reform.
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Violence in Chicago

Chicago's homicide rate is up nearly 50 percent from last year at this time. What can be done to deter the escalating violence? Elizabeth Brackett and her guests discuss the issue.
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Lawsuits Filed Challenging IL Gay Marriage Ban

The issue of gay marriage in Illinois is heading to court. Two lawsuits filed Wednesday on behalf of same sex couples say they are being denied their constitutional rights. We hear why the suits are coming now.
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Farmers Markets

The season for farmers markets is upon us. We have some advice about where you should go for fresh foods this summer.
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Drag Racing

Jay Shefsky takes us north of the border to the legendary Great Lakes Dragaway in Union Grove, Wisconsin.
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IL Senate Passes Cigarette Tax Hike

The Illinois Senate passed a bill on Tuesday that would raise cigarette taxes by $1 a pack.

Emanuel and McCarthy Address Weekend Violence

Mayor Emanuel and Police Supt. McCarthy react to a bloody and deadly Memorial Day weekend and outline a new, high-tech, anti-gang strategy. Eddie Arruza has the latest.
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Chicago Home Prices Hit New Low

Chicago home prices fall for the seventh straight month. Elizabeth Brackett and her panel discuss what needs to happen for the market to stabilize.
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Controversy Arises over Landfill Expansion

A landfill company wins a court fight to dump near the city's South Side. But community residents and some state lawmakers say the plan stinks. Paris Schutz has the latest.
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Talking Back to Facebook

The author of a new book tells us how to keep kids safe in the digital age.
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The Pop Art of Roy Lichtenstein

The Pop Art paintings of Roy Lichtenstein make a rare appearance at The Art Institute. We get a preview.
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Ask Alpana: 5/29

Master Sommelier and Check Please! Host Alpana Singh joins us with some recommendations for wine events during the summer.
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Viewer Mail: 5/29

President Obama's Support of Gay Marriage

We asked what you thought about President Obama coming out in support of gay marriage. We read what some of you had to say in tonight's Viewer Mail.
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Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review: 5/25

Joel Weisman and his panel of journalists discuss the week's top headlines.
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Weekend Events Around Town: 5/25-5/28

Need some ideas for what to do this weekend? Chicago Tonight knows what is going on!

Fitzgerald Holds Press Conference on Resignation

U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald explains why he's resigning from his post next month, and admits having some regrets during his nearly 11 years in Chicago. Eddie Arruza reports.
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Former U.S. Attorneys on Potential Fitzgerald Successor

Three former U.S. Attorneys for the Northern District of Illinois join us to weigh in on who will bring a "fresh view" to the position in the wake of Patrick Fitzgerald's resignation.
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Illinois House Passes Medicaid Cuts

It was a passionate debate, but in the end, the Illinois House passed Medicaid reform. We have the latest from Springfield on that, and the gambling expansion debate.
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IL House Approves Chicago Casino

The Illinois House approved an expansion to gambling in the state, including casinos in Chicago and four other cities, despite objections from Gov. Pat Quinn. 

Extreme Mammals

Scientists from The Field Museum join us to talk about a new "extreme" exhibit that opens on Friday.
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