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Republican Convention Takeaways: All Trump, All The Time

President Donald Trump aggressively asserted control over the Republican National Convention on Monday, overshadowing the prime-time speakers, as he made clear he wants voters to focus on him. 

Regional Census Director: ‘It’s Not Too Late to Participate’ in 2020 Census

Parts of Chicago’s South and West sides are at risk of being significantly undercounted in the 2020 census. We discuss efforts for a complete count with Marilyn Sanders, the Chicago regional director for the U.S. Census Bureau.

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August 25, 2020 - Full Show

Watch the Aug. 25, 2020 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

As the RNC Kicks Off, A Look at the GOP in Illinois

President Donald Trump has the fundraising advantage on Democratic nominee Joe Biden, but in Illinois, Republicans are the underdogs when it comes to both power and cash.

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Local Republicans Expect Economic Optimism, ‘Law and Order’ Message from RNC

The leader of the Chicago Republican Party said Monday that he is expecting to hear a strong “law and order” message from this week’s National Republican Convention combined with a hopeful economic vision for the future.

Crain’s Headlines: City Seeking Developers for South, West Side Commercial Districts

The city hunts for real estate developers for commercial corridors on the South and West sides, but will developers bite? Crain’s Chicago Business Editor Ann Dwyer joins us with the stories behind the headlines.

‘Chicago Tonight’ at the 2012 Republican National Convention

Paris Schutz has a report from day one of the 2012 GOP convention in Tampa.

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LaHood Breaks From Colleagues, Votes Against USPS Bill

“They were asking for $25 billion,” said U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood, who voted against $25 billion in funding for the Postal Service. “This goes on the proverbial credit card, no way to pay for it.”

August 24, 2020 - Full Show

Watch the Aug. 24, 2020 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

Mini Therapy Horses Take Their Visits Virtual

While in-person visits are a lot tougher these days, the fact that Mane in Heaven can do virtual visits means the minis get to connect with people from all across the country.

Republicans Nominate Trump to Take on Biden in the Fall

“This is the most important election in the history of our country,” Trump said in an unscheduled appearance after the nomination was official. “Our country can go in a horrible direction or in an even greater direction.” 

‘Chicago Tonight’ at the 2008 Democratic Convention in Denver

Former Mayor Richard M. Daley talks about Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama and Joe Biden from our coverage of the 2008 Democratic Convention.

Schakowsky: US Postal Service Should Reverse Changes

Joe Biden formally accepts the Democratic nomination for president, capping off a convention that has seen blistering criticism of President Trump and an emphasis on the emergence of women as leaders. We discuss that and more with U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky.

‘Chicago Tonight’ in Your Neighborhood: Milwaukee

Thursday marks the final night of the 2020 Democratic National Convention – and nominee Joe Biden is in Delaware instead of Milwaukee, which had been chosen as the party’s host city.

Former President Obama’s Speechwriter Talks Crafting DNC Speech

Former President Barack Obama launched a blistering attack on his successor at Wednesday night’s Democratic National Convention. Obama’s speechwriter talks about that speech and the challenge of writing for a virtual convention.