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WBEZ: Madigan, Party Defensive After Volunteer Charged with Murder

Michael Madigan and his political organization are under fire once again. This time, it involves a volunteer who has been charged with murder. We go inside the WBEZ investigation.

Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art ‘Lions’ Exhibit Taps into Its Roots

Inside a new exhibition that looks at the art and legacy of the founding fathers of the museum.

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Joel Weisman Throws Out 1st Pitch at White Sox vs. Yankees on Monday

After more than six months of anticipation, the former “Week in Review” host throws out the ceremonial first pitch as the White Sox took on the New York Yankees.

Aug. 6, 2018 - Full Show

Watch the Aug. 6, 2018 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

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3 Years After Tragedy, Mother Motivated to Strengthen ‘Annie’s Law’

A change in state law will ensure first responders are equipped with EpiPens. Meet the mother of the girl who inspired the legislation.

Mayor, Police Department Ask for Community Help After Deadliest Weekend of 2018

After Chicago’s most violent weekend of the year, city officials and community activists try to identify what sparked the rash of shootings and homicides.

Rediscovering Influential Chicago Artist Charles White at the Art Institute

On the 100th anniversary of his birth, Charles White is being recognized with the first major retrospective of his work since 1982. 

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Trump Amps Up Assault on Media, the ‘Enemy of the People’

Ivanka Trump splits with her father over his attack on journalists. Is the president’s rhetoric increasingly dangerous?

Chicago Communities Push to Reopen, Fund Public Mental Health Clinic

Behind the ballot referendum to restore public mental health care in Logan Square, Hermosa and Avondale.

Chicago Proposes 3 New Dog Parks on South Side

Chicago purports to be a dog-friendly city, but when it comes to dog parks, there is a huge discrepancy between the city’s North and South sides. What one dog-lover is doing to change that.

Aug. 2, 2018 - Full Show

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Protesters Take to Lake Shore Drive for Rush Hour March to Wrigley

Protesters on the North Side of Chicago shut down all four lanes of Lake Shore Drive during rush hour Thursday to draw attention to gun violence in the city.

New UIC Program Aims to Bring More Men of Color into Classrooms

There’s a shortage of male teachers in Illinois classrooms, particularly those who are African-American and Latino. How the University of Illinois at Chicago is hoping to change that. 

Bonnie Koloc, Howard Levy Share Deep and Enduring Musical History

A studio performance with harmonica hero Howard Levy and Chicago folk legend Bonnie Koloc.

Live Bait Shop at Montrose Harbor a Relic of Chicago’s Fishing Heyday

Once upon a time in Chicago, so many people fished to feed their families that there were bait shops up and down the lakefront. The oldest one has been owned by the same family for 60 years.