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Pregnancy-Related Deaths on the Rise in the US

Nationally, black women die at a rate 3.3 times greater than white women, but the statistics in Illinois are even more grim.

Mayor Pete Buttigieg Campaigns in Chicago

The election is a long way off, but current polls give the South Bend mayor a decent shot at the White House.

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Chicago Nonprofit Wants to Make Credit Work for Everyone

The nonprofit Working Credit says understanding how credit ratings work and building your own credit rating is much easier than you might think – and even more important than you might know.

Looking Ahead: Analysts Preview Lightfoot Administration

Mayor-elect Lori Lightfoot unveils an ambitious 100-day plan. We talk to experts about what the future holds under a Lightfoot administration.

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Restoring the Morgan Park Home of Rotary International’s Founder

An iconic volunteer organization has a worldwide reach – and Chicago roots. We take a look inside the renovations underway at the home of Rotary International founder Paul Harris.

‘Brotherland’ Photographer Documents Conflict, Life in Ukraine

The young American photographer Brendan Hoffman tells us about his show at the Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art.

May 16, 2019 - Full Show

Watch the May 16, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

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Spotlight Politics: Lightfoot, New City Council Prepare to Take Over

Mayor-elect Lori Lightfoot and some Chicago aldermen are already in a stare down over aldermanic power. Our politics team tackles that story and other headlines in our weekly roundtable.

New Report Grades Chicago Hospitals on Patient Safety

How safe are Chicago hospitals? A new report says some of them are not making the grade when it comes to patient safety and preventable death. 

Pritzker Makes Push for Legal Sports Betting

Will a sports betting plan cross the finish line in Illinois? Gov. J.B. Pritzker supports it, and plans are being negotiated in Springfield to expand gambling in the state.

Ald. Moreno Charged with Insurance Fraud, Obstruction of Justice

Chicago police on Wednesday charged 1st Ward Ald. Proco “Joe” Moreno with four felony counts after he allegedly lied to police and his insurance agency in January claiming his car had been stolen.

May 15, 2019 - Full Show

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Could New $1,000 State Tax Drive Electric Car Owners Out of Illinois?

State Sen. Martin Sandoval’s legislation would hike the electric vehicle registration fees from $17.50 to $1,000. It would also include tax and fee increases on gas, license plates and driver’s licenses.

Lightfoot, Aldermen Battle Over Aldermanic Prerogative

Lori Lightfoot campaigned on forcing change in the City Council, and now she is looking to take away the unilateral power aldermen have to influence decisions in their wards. 

New Survey of Millennials Focuses on Economic Issues

A new poll finds the majority of millennials – those born between 1980 and 2000 – are hopeful about their economic future, even though only one-third have career jobs.