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PBS Special ‘American Creed’ on Ideals That Unite Us

A new PBS program features stories of people coming together across ideological divides. We speak with “American Creed” director Sam Ball.

Jan Kowalski McDonald: Candidate for Cook County Clerk

Note: Candidate has been removed from the ballot, but her name will still appear because of printing deadlines. A vote for her will not be counted.

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Feb. 22, 2018 - Full Show

Watch the Feb. 22, 2018 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

CPS Watchdog: ‘Pervasive Problem’ with Enrollment at Some District Schools

A new report from the CPS inspector general uncovers loopholes and opaque rules that led to thousands of improper admissions made at district elementary schools during the 2016-17 school year.

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Rare Mummy Portraits Offer Peek into the Past at Block Museum

Portraits of mummies greet visitors at a new exhibition where art, science and history intersect. 

Madigan Under Fire for Handling of Harassment Claims

Should House Speaker Michael Madigan step aside? The latest on the fallout from allegations of sexual harassment in his political offices.

Illinois Democrats Pushing for State Licensing for Gun Stores

As President Donald Trump indicates his desire to work on gun safety measures, Democrats in Springfield are aiming to tighten controls on gun dealers.

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Controversial Reader Cover Raises Questions About Newsroom Diversity

A controversial political cartoon sparks a leadership change – and questions. Can cartoons go too far? And what is the state of diversity in newsrooms? We speak with journalist Adeshina Emmanuel and editorial cartoonist Scott Stantis. 

2 Running for Cook County Assessor, Yet 3 on the Ballot

The Cook County Electoral Board has ruled that it is supposed to be a two-person race between Cook County Assessor Joseph Berrios and challenger Fritz Kaegi. So why will a third person be on the ballot?

From Pyeongchang to ‘Heart and Seoul,’ Exhibit Highlights Korean Culture

The Winter Olympics will soon come to an end, but at the Chicago Children’s Museum, kids can continue to experience elements of the Korean culture they’re seeing glimpses of on TV.

Feb. 21, 2018 - Full Show

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Mix of Heavy Rain, Melting Snow Puts McCook Reservoir to the Test

The newly opened McCook Reservoir kept untreated sewage out of the lake, but not out of local rivers.

Billy Graham, ‘America’s Pastor,’ Got His Start in the Chicago Area

Evangelist Billy Graham, whose sermons reached audiences around the world, died Wednesday at his home in North Carolina. He was 99 years old. We discuss Graham’s legacy and his Chicago-area roots.

Heartland Alliance Uses Medication to Make Progress with Opioid Addicts

Overcoming heroin addiction is a Herculean task. How a local program is helping former addicts recover with medication.

Sen. Dick Durbin Demands Action on Gun Control After Florida Massacre

Democrats remain committed to pushing for meaningful gun control, the U.S. Senator says. We discuss gun control, the Mueller investigation and efforts to get a deal for Dreamers.