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Cook County Drug Court Program Designed to Break Cycle of Addiction

Often when criminal court defendants are placed on probation, they’re sent back to jail if caught using drugs. But in one Cook County courtroom, they’re given a second chance – and sometimes a third or fourth. 

Vocal Heroes: Manhattan Transfer and Take 6 Share the Stage

Alan Paul and Claude McKnight join us in discussion.

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May 30, 2017 - Full Show

Watch the May 30, 2017 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Supreme Court Crunch Time

A look at the cases to watch as U.S. Supreme Court decisions start rolling in.

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Real Estate Website Zillow Sued Over Price Estimates, Offers Reward

In a class-action lawsuit filed this month in Cook County, a suburban family argues that estimates on the real estate website are inaccurate and illegal under Illinois law because they’re not licensed appraisals.

More to Love: Polyamory in the Real World

Is monogamy the gold standard for romantic relationships, or is more better?

Protesters Demand Budget as Legislators Edge Closer to Adjourning

Illinois legislators are edging closer to their adjournment Wednesday at midnight, but as of Tuesday evening no agreed plan had surfaced.

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May 25, 2017 - Full Show

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Tips for Terrific Tomatoes, from Soil Prep to Staking

Plump, sun-ripened tomatoes are indisputably the crown jewel of home vegetable gardens, and a successful tomato crop means giving them the best start possible. The Organic Gardener Jeanne Nolan shares her tomato tips.

Michael McDonald Talks Solo Career, Collaboration

The Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter talks about his solo career and his work with the Doobie Brothers and Steely Dan.

US Household Debt Exceeds Peak Levels of 2008 Recession

After nearly a decade, household debt in the U.S. has surpassed its peak levels of the 2008 Great Recession.

Budget Clock Ticks, Lawmakers Linger

Illinois lawmakers are set to spend the bulk of the Memorial Day weekend at the capitol, as Illinois edges closer toward entering a third straight year without a budget.

Survivors of Torture Under Jon Burge Find a Place of Respite

This week, the city of Chicago is coming through on a promise made two years ago to survivors of torture.

UIC Expands Rapid Water Testing at Chicago Beaches

Same-day water testing conducted at UIC's School of Public Health will give Chicagoans more timely alerts about water quality at their favorite beaches this summer. 

Civic Groups to Lawmakers: Don’t Come Back Without Budget

Some high-profile civic groups are getting together to pressure state lawmakers to finally get a full-year budget done.