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Chicago Police Union Files Labor Dispute over New Use of Force Policy

Chicago police officers are getting new use-of-force training, but the city’s largest police union is objecting.

New Book Traces History of Biltmore Estate, America’s ‘Last Castle’

Author Denise Kiernan talks about the tumultuous history of a North Carolina home that’s detailed in her new book.

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Trump Touts ‘Good Job’ in Puerto Rico as Chicago Residents Take Action

The Trump administration fights back against widespread criticism of its slow response to Hurricane Maria, while Chicago’s Puerto Rican community mobilizes to try to send supplies and water to the island.

Leadership Change Facing Chicago Office of Police Accountability

A big change could be coming to the police accountability apparatus.

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Sept. 26, 2017 - Full Show

Watch the Sept. 26, 2017 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Conservationist Pioneer Helps Zimbabwe’s Rhinos Bounce Back

Meet Clive Stockil, a conservationist being honored in Chicago who is helping Zimbabwe’s rhinos bounce back from the threat of extinction.

Majority Leader Barbara Flynn Currie Joins General Assembly Exodus

Barbara Flynn Currie was elected to the House in 1978. Twenty years later, House Speaker Michael Madigan tapped her to be the House majority leader—the first woman to hold the position. Currie discusses her decision to call it quits.

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Fall Theater Recommendations from Chicago Sun-Times Critic Hedy Weiss

The fall theater season is in full swing. Chicago Sun-Times theater and dance critic Hedy Weiss shares her recommendations at the Court Theatre, Goodman Theatre, Lyric Opera and more.

Chicago Manual of Style 17th Edition: New Rules for ‘Email,’ ‘They’

Get ready, writers and editors: We take a look inside the newest edition of the Chicago Manual of Style and discuss its most attention-grabbing new rules with Carol Fisher Saller.

‘Abortion Bill’ Handed Off to Rauner

Gov. Bruce Rauner now has the next 60 days – until late November – to act on a bill that would expand taxpayer-funded abortions in Illinois.

Sept. 25, 2017 - Full Show

Watch the Sept. 25, 2017 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Shaking Up Shakespeare with All-Female Cast in ‘Taming of the Shrew’

Barbara Gaines, Chicago Shakespeare Theater founder and artistic director, talks about the wild twist on a classic that opens their 31st season.

Lisa Byington Makes History in College Football Broadcast Booth

Northwestern University alum Lisa Byington made history earlier this month as the first woman to call a college football game on the Big Ten Network.

Wintrust Arena at McCormick Place Opens

The announcement of a new Chicago arena initially generated some controversy, but the sparkling new building is just about ready for its close-up. We get an exclusive look inside.

The Little Rock Nine: Remembering Extraordinary Courage 60 Years Later

Sixty years ago, on Sept. 25, 1957, nine courageous African-American teenagers changed history. We revisit our 2015 interview with the Little Rock Nine.