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Deconstructing President Trump’s Infrastructure Plan

In his first State of the Union address, President Donald Trump called on Congress to pass his $1.5 trillion plan to “rebuild our crumbling infrastructure.” But how far will that money go?

Magic Realism in Paintings by Chicago’s ‘Queen of Bohemian Artists’

Gertrude Abercrombie is a one-of-a-kind Chicago artist. Though she has been gone for 40 years, she is now getting a rare show at the Elmhurst Art Museum. 

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Jan. 30, 2018 - Full Show

Watch the Jan. 30, 2018 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

State of the State Preview: Bipartisan and Blows

Even as Gov. Bruce Rauner is expected to call for bipartisanship Wednesday, a source with knowledge of the speech says he will call for legislation that takes direct aim at House Speaker Michael Madigan.

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Viewer Feedback: ‘We Must Develop Public Transportation’

Our story about so-called “congestion pricing” has a lot of you talking. We read comments from the Chicago Tonight website, and our Facebook and Twitter pages.

$107 Billion Borrowing Plan Could Save State Pensions

Lawmakers consider a radical new proposal to solve the state’s massive pension crisis. Why they think it’s the best way to go.

The Amazon Race: What HQ2 Win Would Mean for Chicago

Chicago may be on Amazon’s top 20 list, but what will it take to win it all – and at what cost?

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Rare Triple Lunar Treat Includes Eclipse, Blood Moon

If the skies over Chicago cooperate over the next 12 hours, the moon will offer a very rare triple feature. 

Chinese Scientists Cloned Monkeys. Are Humans Next?

China’s landmark cloning of primates has some worried it sets a dangerous precedent. We discuss the breakthrough – and what it could mean for the future of cloning.

Duerson Act Debate: Who Should Decide on Tackle Football for Kids?

Former pro football players are joining the effort to ban tackling in youth football. We talk pros and cons of the newly introduced Duerson Act.

Jan. 29, 2018 - Full Show

Watch the Jan. 29, 2018 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Rauner, Ives Get Heated in Only Primary Matchup

The Republican candidates for governor squared off Monday for the first, and potentially only, time. 

The Mirage Tavern: Remembering the Undercover Series 40 Years Later

A phony tavern in 1970s Chicago exposed the city’s widespread corruption. We revisit the groundbreaking Chicago Sun-Times series with two of the journalists behind it.

Block Museum Explores William Blake’s Influence on the Age of Aquarius

A who’s who of great artists and writers of the 20th century was influenced by one who died in semi-obscurity nearly 200 years ago. We take another look at “William Blake and the Age of Aquarius.”

Outcome Health Patches Up Feud with Investors

High-flying Chicago tech startup Outcome Health came crashing to Earth last year with investors. We get the latest from John Pletz, senior reporter at Crain’s Chicago Business.