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Watch the Aug. 31, 2017 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Summer days are drawing to an end, but gardeners looking to maximize the growing season have some options for planting, even as they harvest other crops.

Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan sues for federal oversight of Chicago police reform—with the city’s blessing. We discuss the lawsuit.

The veteran actors join us to discuss a new show opening Sept. 7 at Steppenwolf Theatre.

Emma Goldman was an anarchist, feminist and freethinker at a time when just talking about birth control was enough to get you imprisoned.

Northwestern University students spent more than a year designing and building a fully solar-powered home that will soon be part of an international competition organized by the U.S. Department of Energy.

The Chicago Sun-Times sports columnist, a former college football player, joins Carol Marin to discuss football safety, concussions and his recent decision to donate his brain to science.

Construction management teams bidding for a leading role in the Obama Presidential Center must commit to specific diversity and inclusion goals, the Obama Foundation announced Thursday.

Curators and students at Columbia College Chicago have devised a way to get viewers to reimagine the meaning of a photograph.

Days after state legislators approved a historic education funding reform bill, Illinois has now received a green light to begin implementing another new system to keep school districts accountable.

Watch the Aug. 30, 2017 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

The Illinois House Republican leader speaks with Carol Marin about the school funding compromise and other battles in Springfield.

Exactly how much more money can Chicago homeowners expect to pay to fund Chicago teacher pensions?

Two of Chicago’s most celebrated guitar players join us in conversation and performance.

The economy is adding jobs and unemployment is low, yet nearly 15 million Americans are on the hunt for full-time work. We discuss the job market with a Chicago Booth Review editor.

A new book examines the city’s history and culture through a culinary lens, from Chicago originals to products and companies, restaurants, trends and beyond.

The MCA celebrates its 50th anniversary with an exhibition by a colorful contemporary artist.

The Illinois Commerce Commission has until mid-September to rule on a downstate utility provider’s energy efficiency plan, which consumer advocates say would cost residents nearly 30 percent in savings on utility bills and jeopardize 7,000 jobs.

What role should the state have in private school education? A look at Illinois’ plan and how other states run the controversial program.

Summer festivals, outdoor movies, an African marketplace and jazz musicians usher in the holiday weekend. Here are 10 things to do in and around Chicago.

Chicago has taken its first step toward having judicial oversight of its efforts to reform the Police Department, but not with the federal government. It’s doing it with the state of Illinois.

The Illinois Senate has passed a new education funding measure that Gov. Bruce Rauner said he will sign into law.

Watch the Aug. 29, 2017 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

It took three roll call votes Monday before an education funding bill passed in the Illinois House. In the end, there was still division on both sides of the aisle. We speak to lawmakers who voted for and against the measure.

After 10 years, the city and labor unions are preparing for a new round of contract negotiations. What you should know about the process.

Meet the Chicago physician who writes about her personal experiences dealing with breast cancer.