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Supreme Court Hears Arguments Over Census Citizenship Question

The Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday on whether the 2020 census should ask about citizenship. Observers say the justices appear divided along ideological lines, giving an edge to the proposed change.

Is It Time to Cut The Cord and Leave Cable TV?

With more and more alternatives to cable television, is it time for you to cut the cord?

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Joffrey Ballet Reaches ‘Across the Pond’ for Latest Program

The venerable Chicago dance company got a creative boost from across the pond for the closing show of its season. Meet the Brit who made his own Britney Spears video and is now working with the Joffrey Ballet.

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.

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Eating the Parks: Foraging in Chicago’s Urban Landscape

Tours like Dave Odd’s “Eat the Neighborhood” in Lincoln Park introduce Chicagoans to local plants that are edible or can be used for medicinal purposes. 

April 23, 2019 - Full Show

Watch the April 23, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

Chicago-Area Congressmen Discuss Mueller Report, 2020 Census

U.S. Reps. Danny Davis and Sean Casten join us to discuss the latest headlines out of Washington D.C., including the release of Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s redacted report and the 2020 census. 

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Chicago Health Officials Tracking Potentially Deadly Fungus

Cases of Candida auris in Chicago have been treatable with antifungal medications, says the chief medical officer for the city’s Department of Public Health.  

National Park Photographer Completes His Portfolio with Visit to Indiana Dunes

QT Luong is renowned for his photos of all 60 national parks. Now he's come to photograph our newest national park: the Indiana Dunes. 

New Documentary ‘Boss’ Explores Black Business in America

The PBS film features stories from a number of African-American entrepreneurs, including several Chicagoans who played key roles in various industries, from journalist Ida B. Wells to publisher John H. Johnson. 

Bob Dylan’s Legendary Electric Guitar on Display in Chicago

The first electric guitar Bob Dylan played live in performance – a legendary instrument which sparked uproar – is on public display at the American Writers Museum. We go for a look.

100 Days In, Gov. Pritkzer’s Biggest Challenges Are Just Ahead

Illinois' new governor cites a list of early accomplishments. But the fate of his biggest plans, including overhauling how the state taxes its residents, is still up in the air.

April 22, 2019 - Full Show

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Who Might Be Responsible for the Sri Lanka Attacks?

The deadly attacks in Sri Lanka are likely the result of an international terrorist group, says Robert Pape, director of the Chicago Project on Security and Threats at the University of Chicago.

New Research Downplays Importance of Counting Calories for Weight Loss

The idea of the calorie was developed nearly 200 years ago and has proven to be a poor measuring tool for the speed-driven American diet.