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What the US Can Learn from Southeast Asia

An alliance of Southeast Asian countries turns 50. What the Western World can learn from it.

3.3 Million-Year-Old Fossil Reveals Evolution of Human Spine

What the nearly complete skeleton of a 2 1/2-year-old child tells researchers about the history the human spine – and human evolution.

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Ask Geoffrey: White Castle Inspired by Chicago Water Tower?

Was the design of White Castle restaurants based on a Chicago landmark? Geoffrey Baer has the answers you crave.

June 13, 2017 - Full Show

Watch the June 13, 2017 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

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The Illinois Executive Mansion Gets a Makeover

A leaky roof, rotting walls and crumbling stairs – that was the condition of the Illinois executive mansion in 2015. Now a renovation of the 161-year-old mansion is underway.

It’s ‘A Whole New World’ for Disney Composer Alan Menken

What does it take to adapt a classic Disney musical for a live audience? We sit down with the award-winning composer to talk about remaking “Aladdin,” and the “keys” to his success.

Chicago’s Taxi Industry Is In Crisis: Can It Be Saved?

Since ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft hit the Chicago market in 2013, overall taxi ridership in the city has taken a plunge. We discuss the future of Chicago’s cab industry.

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Russia’s Election Meddling More Extensive Than Originally Thought

New details on the Russian cyberattack before the 2016 election, and how Illinois was affected. 

Fed Expected to Hike Interest Rate Again

The Federal Reserve is expected to raise the benchmark interest rate again. What that means about the U.S. economy.

‘Love, Africa’ Details Beauty, Danger of Conflicted Continent

Jeffrey Gettleman was born and raised in Evanston, but a trip to Kenya when he was 18 years old changed the trajectory of his life.

Illinois House Members on State Budget Impasse

The state owes nearly $15 billion in unpaid bills, and if a budget isn’t passed, the backlog could swell to $24 billion. Can a deal be made? We discuss the budget crisis.

June 12, 2017 - Full Show

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Chicago FOP President and ACLU Weigh In on Police Reform

On the road to reform, which path should the Chicago Police Department take: one with or without federal oversight?

Urban Nature: ‘Chicago’s Crossroads’

If you want to know what Chicago looked like 200 years ago, head to the city’s southeast corner, where native wetlands, forests and prairies all come together.

Sidney Blumenthal Tells Story of Lincoln’s Political Evolution

The Lincoln biographer and Clinton family adviser discusses his newest book, “Westling With His Angel.”