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Former Supreme Court Clerks Debate Blockbuster Decisions

On its final day before a summer break, the Supreme Court issues major rulings on a census citizenship question and the very controversial practice of political gerrymandering. Former Supreme Court clerks weigh in.

Democratic Debates: How 1st Group Fared – and What to Watch for on Night 2

How the first round of Democrats tried to set themselves apart on a packed stage, and how the second group of candidates might fare. A conversation with Jason DeSanto.

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The Streetscape Symphony of Chicago’s Brick Buildings

From houses of worship to working class homes, brick built Chicago. And brick enthusiast Will Quam believes Chicago is one of the nation’s best showcases for all that a brick can do. 

June 27, 2019 - Full Show

Watch the June 27, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

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Controversy Over School Ratings as New CPS Board Meets

Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s newly appointed Chicago Board of Education ushered in some changes during its first meeting Wednesday. 

Spotlight Politics: Austin Real Estate Deal Under Scrutiny

More details emerge about the investigation into 34th Ward Ald. Carrie Austin, as a former alderman is sentenced to one year in prison. Our politics team takes on those stories and more in our weekly roundtable.

Tour the Southeast Side Facility Producing New CTA Rail Cars

Rail car manufacturing is back in Chicago after some 50 years. We go inside the Hegewisch facility where production is underway on the CTA’s new 7000 series.

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Homeowners Across Chicago Brace for Higher Property Taxes

Cook County property owners will soon be getting new property tax bills, and depending on where you live, you may see a steep increase. Cook County Assessor Frank Kaegi shares his road map.

Historian Rick Atkinson Tells Gripping Story of America’s Founding

Award-winning historian and former journalist Rick Atkinson spent 15 years researching and writing his highly acclaimed World War II Liberation Trilogy books. With “The British Are Coming,” he turns his gaze to the Revolution.

Ask Geoffrey: What Happened to Immel State Bank?

Geoffrey Baer deposits some knowledge about buildings left behind by the banking panics of the Great Depression in this encore edition of Ask Geoffrey.

June 26, 2019 - Full Show

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Chicago Remains in Limbo as Trump Stalls Immigration Raids

Could Chicago see an uptick in immigration raids as President Donald Trump spars with Congress over border funding?

What Could Reparations for Black Americans Look Like?

Although the idea behind reparations is “as old as slavery,” it’s gaining more traction than ever before, said Alvin Tillery, a political science professor at Northwestern University.

Pritzker Signs Bill Legalizing Recreational Marijuana

With the swipe of a pen – several of them, actually – Gov. J.B. Pritzker made it official Tuesday: Illinois will become the 11th state where smoking or otherwise using weed is legal.

Even with a Budget, Illinois Still Owes Billions in Unpaid Bills

Here to talk about the state’s $6.5 bill backlog is the person who cuts the checks: Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza.