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Brookfield Zoo at Forefront of Fight to Save World’s Most Trafficked Animal

Researchers estimate that more than one million pangolins have been taken from the wild over the past decade as demand has soared for their meat and scales. What one local institution is doing to save these scaly anteaters.

Feb. 20, 2019 - Full Show

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Spotlight Politics: Incumbent Aldermen Under Pressure

Six days to go until Chicago’s mayoral and aldermanic elections, and in many races, it’s anybody's guess who will win. Paris Schutz and Carol Marin take us behind the scenes in this week's political roundtable. 

Pritkzer’s ‘Austere’ Budget Relies on Pension Plan, New Taxes

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker unveiled his first budget proposal Wednesday, calling it an “austere” spending plan meant to serve as a “bridge” to future budgets. 

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How Did Chicago Mayoral Candidates Perform in TV Forums?

Northwestern University communications professor Jason DeSanto breaks down the performance of Chicago mayoral candidates during a series of televised forums. 

Longtime North Side Electronics Repair Shop Struggling to Stay Afloat

For almost 50 years, 20th Century TV and Stereo has repaired stereos, tape decks, VCRs and more. But the mom-and-pop shop is fighting to remain relevant as technology continues to evolve.  

Officials React to Pritzker’s State Budget Address

State and local politicians and officials weigh in on Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s first state budget address. 

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Don’t Want Kids? New Chicago Startup Helps Provide Free Birth Control

A new Chicago startup called Juno4Me connects women with free birth control from reputable health care providers. 

Mayoral Candidate Forum: Chico, Enyia, Ford, Lightfoot, McCarthy

Join us Tuesday at 7 p.m. for our third and final mayoral candidate forum, moderated by Carol Marin. Watch on WTTW11 or live on Facebook and YouTube.

Feb. 19, 2019 - Full Show

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Feb. 18, 2019 - Full Show

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Mayoral Candidate Forum: Daley, Mendoza, Preckwinkle, Vallas, Wilson

Join us Monday at 7 p.m. for the second of three mayoral candidate forums, moderated by Phil Ponce. Watch on WTTW11 or live on our website, Facebook and YouTube.

Feb. 14, 2019 - Full Show

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UIC Study of High School Cliques Finds Some Disturbing Trends

On the first anniversary of the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, we examine the role of cliques and alienation in high school life – and what lessons may be learned.

1898 Silent Film Represents Earliest Depiction of On-Screen Black Love

How a recently discovered film shot in Chicago more than 120 years ago still makes a powerful statement – without saying a word.