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Mayoral Candidate Forum: Fioretti, Joyce, Kozlar, Sáles-Griffin

In less than two weeks, 14 candidates will appear on the ballot for mayor of Chicago. The first in our series of three mayoral candidate forums kicks off with four of those candidates.

Feb. 13, 2019 - Full Show

Watch the Feb. 13, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

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Spotlight Politics: Mayoral Money Machine Revs Up

Bill Daley gets a major endorsement for mayor while hauling in big bucks. Carol Marin, Paris Schutz and Amanda Vinicky have details on that story and more in this week’s political roundtable.

Venezuelans in Chicago Hope for Change in Their Homeland

A growing number of Venezuelans fleeing the turmoil in their country are finding a new life in Chicago. But they’re keeping a close eye on their homeland, with the hopes that change is about to take place.

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Behind the Curtain of the Joffrey’s Newest Production, ‘Anna Karenina’

For the first time in its history, the Joffrey Ballet cues up an entirely new score for its daring new production. We get a peek at the company’s creative process – and personalities.

Candidate Forum: Chicago City Treasurer Hopefuls Face Off

The Chicago mayor’s race is getting a lot of attention, but it’s not the only contested citywide race in the Feb. 26 election. Meet the candidates running to replace outgoing Treasurer Kurt Summers.

Presidential Hopeful Pete Buttigieg Talks 2020, New Memoir

The South Bend, Indiana, mayor tells us about his new memoir “Shortest Way Home” – and why his eyes are set on the White House.

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Feb. 12, 2019 - Full Show

Watch the Feb. 12, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

Illinois Holocaust Museum Opens Exhibit on American Slave Trade

Rare objects from a New Orleans historical group are now on display at the Illinois Holocaust Museum. We get an early look at the exhibition “Purchased Lives.”

FDA Assessing Risks of Vaginal Mesh Amid Thousands of Lawsuits

More than 100,000 women are suing manufacturers over painful complications from surgical mesh, which is implanted in the vaginal wall to treat urinary incontinence and other health issues. 

Of Mice and Men in Space: Chicago Researchers Helping NASA Prepare for Mars

An ongoing NASA study aided by Northwestern researchers sent mice into orbit with the goal of learning more about the physiological effects of living in space. 

Amid Blackface Scandals, 2 Black Comedians Share Their Perspectives

As the fallout over Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam’s yearbook scandal continues, a look at recent examples of blackface in comedy again raises the question of whether the practice is ever permissible. 

A Window Into Pritzker’s Plans for Illinois

A series of transition reports unveiled last week provides a look at what new Gov. J.B. Pritzker has in store for Illinois, from potential new taxes to the creation of a statewide infrastructure czar. 

Pritzker Admin Lays Out Financial Woes Ahead of Budget Address

As Illinoisans wait for new Gov. J.B. Pritzker to unveil his budget plan, Pritzker’s administration is delving into the perilous state of Illinois’ finances with a series of reports.  

Cracked Lake Shore Drive Bridge Reopens

A portion of northbound Lake Shore Drive reopened Tuesday after having been shut down for more than 24 hours, raising questions about the condition of Chicago’s other bridges.