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What if a State Budget Doesn’t Pass?

Illinois lawmakers were in special session Monday—and all weekend—attempting to hash out a budget deal. But what if they don’t get it done before Friday?

Federal Law Enforcement Helps Chicago Fight Crime

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms is lending the city access to technology that police hope will help close thousands of gun cases opened every year.

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June 26, 2017 - Full Show

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

Where Does Chicago’s Garbage Go?

Chicagoans dump more than 800,000 tons of garbage into their bins every year, but once city garbage trucks leave the alley, most of us have no idea where it all goes. We follow the trail.

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Supreme Court Hands President Trump a Partial Victory

The Supreme Court has given President Donald Trump’s revised travel ban a split decision. Analysis of that and other big decisions at the court.

‘Passion for French Posters’ on Display at Driehaus Museum

When fine art and advertising joined forces: We check out an exhibition of posters from late 19th century France.

Senate Republicans Push for Vote on Health Care Bill

Before they break for a July Fourth recess next week, Senate Republicans are trying to rally support and votes for a bill intended to repeal and replace Obamacare.

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June 22, 2017 - Full Show

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As End of Fiscal Year Nears, Little Progress in Springfield

The end of the fiscal year is a week from Friday. Is Illinois any closer to getting a budget passed by that deadline?

Sun-Times Critic Hedy Weiss Under Fire for Steppenwolf Review

A recent review by Hedy Weiss of the Steppenwolf production “Pass Over” has gotten the Chicago Sun-Times theater critic of more than 30 years in some hot water.

Preckwinkle Expects 2018 County Budget to be Nearly $100M Short

Cook County is projecting a budget shortfall of $97.6 million. Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle joins us to discuss county finances, health care and the controversial soda tax.

Chris Kennedy Making a Name for Himself in Governor’s Race

In the crowded race for governor, businessman Chris Kennedy is making a name for himself by bucking Democratic Party leaders.

Stones Retrospective ‘Exhibitionism’ Rolls Into Chicago

From handwritten lyrics to vintage instruments to iconic outfits, a new look at 50 years of the Rolling Stones.

In Springfield, Special Session Off to a Slow Start

The 10-day special session called by Gov. Bruce Rauner got off to a slow start Wednesday, with legislators spending none of their short time on the House and Senate floors debating material fiscal matters. 

Should Illinois School Districts Hire More Minority Teachers?

In an affluent suburb, a school district is engaged in a bold experiment to help minority students perform better—or a misguided form of bureaucratic overreach, depending on your point of view.