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Ordinance Aims to Punish Parents of Gun-Toting Kids

Should parents be held responsible if they know their kids have guns? We speak to Ald. Raymond Lopez (15th Ward) about a new ordinance.

Art Conservation Expert Does Museum Work for Free

Art conservation can cost thousands of dollars. Meet one man who’s dedicated to restoring works of art pro bono.

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Rauner Issues Amendatory Veto of Education Funding Bill

Gov. Bruce Rauner made generous use of his veto pen to redline money for Chicago Public Schools and to make other sweeping changes to a major revamp of education funding.

Governor Gets Education Funding Bill, But Schools’ Future Remains Hazy

The future of school funding is now in Gov. Bruce Rauner’s hands, after Democrats finally sent him legislation he’s made a show of demanding they release. Now the question is what Rauner will do with it.

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July 31, 2017 - Full Show

Watch the July 31, 2017 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

The Future of Health Care After Republicans Fail to Repeal and Replace

A bipartisan coalition of 43 House members, including three from Illinois, said Monday they’ve come up with a compromise plan to stabilize the health care market. What happens next?

City Forecasts Smallest Budget Gap in a Decade

Preliminary numbers released Monday show that the city’s financial picture is improving. But is the news all good?

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Illinois State Fair to Auction Off $100,000 in Unclaimed Property

The nine-day event has something for everyone, including an attraction that’s been found to lure folks to the fair who might not otherwise go: an auction of unclaimed property.

Viewer Feedback: ‘The Chicago Public School System Is a Failure’

We hear from you about the the school funding debate in Springfield.

Book Inspires Young People to Create ‘No Small Plans’ For Chicago

A new graphic novel wants to empower Chicago teenagers to push for the city they deserve. Meet one of the teens who created the book.

Durbin to CDC: Investigate Manganese Risks on Chicago’s Southeast Side

The Illinois senator is calling on federal environmental and public health regulators to conduct a new assessment of toxic pollutants in one of the city’s most industrialized areas.

July 27, 2017 - Full Show

Watch the July 27, 2017 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

A Day with a Chicago Tugboat Crew

Chicago Tonight spends a day with a tugboat crew moving barges on the Calumet River.

Wisconsin Company Offers to Voluntarily Microchip Employees

Buying a bag of chips or logging onto your computer with a wave of your hand will soon be possible at one Wisconsin company. 

School Funding Standoff Continues on Day 2 of Special Session

Gov. Bruce Rauner called on Democrats to send him Senate Bill 1, while Illinois Senate President John Cullerton says he’ll wait till Monday to send the bill to the governor.