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Burke Scandal Spurs Flurry of Reform Proposals

In the wake of federal corruption charges against Ald. Ed Burke, aldermen and mayoral candidates are laying out major ethics proposals that could radically change the business of City Council.

Standoff Over Border Wall, Government Funding Continues

President Donald Trump pushes for a southern border wall as the government shutdown enters its third week. U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley talks about the standoff and what’s next for the Democratic-controlled House.

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Burke’s City Council Colleagues Discuss Extortion Charge, Ethics Reform

Four aldermen share their thoughts on how Ald. Ed Burke’s legal trouble may alter the rules and organization of Chicago’s City Council.

Art Institute Exhibit Brings ‘Floating World’ to Life

History, beauty and pleasure are on display in the first public showing of a standout collection of Japanese art. 

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Bears’ Season Ends with Cody Parkey’s Field Goal Clank

Embattled kicker Cody Parkey missed the 43-yard potential game-winning field goal, allowing the Philadelphia Eagles to escape with a 16-15 victory.

Former Federal Prosecutor Talks Charges Against Ald. Ed Burke

This isn’t the first time a Chicago lawmaker has been charged with a federal crime, but the case does bring up several questions. Renato Mariotti, a former federal prosecutor, gives us his take.

Political Journalists React to Powerful Alderman’s Legal Trouble

The storied career of 14th Ward Ald. Ed Burke has the potential to end with a prison sentence. A trio of veteran Chicago journalists offer their insight on the federal investigation.

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Ald. Ed Burke Charged with Attempted Extortion

Federal agents raided longtime Chicago Ald. Ed Burke’s ward and government offices Nov. 29, and for the first time there’s insight as to what they were looking for: evidence of an extortion scheme.

‘Jay’s Chicago’: A New Season of Stories About Life in Chicago

Premiering Friday, the show’s fourth season includes stories about interesting people in the city and their talents, passions and projects. Here’s a preview of the season.

CTA Bus Driver Steers Changes for LGBTQ Community

The CTA makes a policy change that allows its health insurance plan to cover the cost of gender-affirming surgery for one of its bus drivers.

Tech Stocks Take a Dive Amid Fears of Global Economic Slowdown

Tech stocks led the dive Thursday on Wall Street after Apple reported a slowdown on iPhone sales in China. Economist Diane Swonk weighs in.

How Fritz Kaegi Plans to Transform the Cook County Assessor’s Office

The new Cook County assessor has vowed to bring fairness, transparency, ethics and modernization to the office. Fritz Kaegi joins us to discuss his 100-day plan and more.

As Catholic Bishops Meet, Sexual Abuse Victims Implore Pope for Change

Activists call on Pope Francis to remove Cardinal Blase Cupich from his role in organizing a Vatican conference on sex abuse. We discuss the story with Chicago Sun-Times reporter Robert Herguth.

Spotlight Politics: Chicago Alderman in Jail

Ald. Ricardo Munoz is facing domestic abuse charges, and the field of candidates for Chicago mayor is narrowing. Political reporters Paris Schutz and Amanda Vinicky have those stories and more in this week’s roundtable.

Jan. 2, 2019 - Full Show

Watch the Jan. 2, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”