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Top Cop Eddie Johnson on Organ Donation, Chicago Violence

In 2017, Daniel Johnson donated a kidney to his father, Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson. In 2018, Daniel was sworn in as a Chicago police officer. The two join us to discuss the successful transplant and Chicago’s policing challenges.

Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson, left, and Chicago Police Officer Daniel Johnson appear on “Chicago Tonight” on Aug. 28, 2019.

Alderman: Budget Gap Could Be As High As $1.3 Billion

Just how big is the city’s budget deficit? And will Mayor Lori Lightfoot propose new taxes to close it? Lightfoot will likely spell out some of that in a much-anticipated “State of the City” address Thursday evening. Here’s a preview.

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Remember Chicago’s Last Waterfall? It Looks Much Different Now

On Chicago’s Northwest Side, a gently sloping riverbed occupies the former site of a small but historically important dam. We visit a popular fishing spot – for humans and birds alike – at River Park.

A black-crowned night heron snags a fish on River Park’s new riverbed habitat, where Chicago’s last waterfall once flowed. (Evan Garcia / WTTW News)

August 28, 2019 - Full Show

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Activist Calls for Racial Equity as Transportation Revolution Looms

Chicago and the world is on the brink of a transportation revolution – and activists for racial equity want to ensure the benefits of that revolution reach communities of color.

Federal Election Chair Sounds Alarm on 2020 Election

Federal authorities have repeatedly warned about foreign influence in U.S. elections, but a core federal agency that keeps watch on elections is suddenly without any enforcement ability. We speak with Federal Election Commission Chair Ellen Weintraub.

President Donald Trump holds a campaign rally in Greenville, N.C. on Wednesday, July 17, 2019.

Chickens and Roosters Rescued from Foul Play in Chicago

People commonly adopt dog and cats from the pound, but there’s a new phenomenon in Chicago: stray chickens and roosters are being rounded up in an effort to find them their forever homes.

(Alex Silets / WTTW News)

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August 27, 2019 - Full Show

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At Bridgeport Arts Center, Artists Search for Meaning in Migration

For decades, the southern border of the U.S. has been a flash point for conflicting points of view. Now, artists from both sides of the border – including Chicago – are navigating the rocky road of migration in “The Border Crossed Us.”

(Bridgeport Art Center / Arceo Press)

Rep. Jesus ‘Chuy’ Garcia Talks Immigration Policy, Impeachment

U.S. Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia has had a foot in both local and national politics for decades. Now representing Illinois’ 4th Congressional District, Garcia has become an outspoken critic of the Trump administration’s immigration policies. He joins us in discussion.

Jesus “Chuy” Garcia appears on “Chicago Tonight” on Aug. 26, 2019.

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CTU Rejects Fact-Finder’s Report, Moves Closer to Teachers Strike

Teachers at Chicago Public Schools are back in the classroom, preparing for the arrival of students next week. But they still have no contract from the district, even though the district is changing its offer to teachers.

Chicago Teachers Union President Jesse Sharkey, left, and Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot speak about teacher contract negotiations on Monday, Aug. 26, 2019.

Mayor, Labor Groups Push for $15 Minimum Wage by 2021

Chicago has seen its minimum wage steadily rise in the last several years, from a hourly rate of $8.25 in 2014 to $13 today. But labor activists and some public officials say it’s not nearly enough.

Labor activists join some public officials downtown for a rally in support of raising the minimum wage in August 2019. (WTTW News)

Tiger Woods’ Jackson Park Project: Where the Proposed Merger Stands

It’s been nearly three years since pro golfer Tiger Woods announced his plan to restore and merge two historic golf courses on the South Side. We discuss the proposal and the varying reactions to it.

Chicago’s Music Box Theatre Celebrates 90th Anniversary

On Aug. 22, 1929, the North Side theater opened its doors as the first dedicated “talkie” house in Chicago. What makes this old movie house unique today.

The Music Box Theatre, 1993. (Credit: Jerry Vasilatos / Music Box Theatre)