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Chicago Alt-Folk Trio Sons of the Never Wrong Turns 25

Jay Shefsky recounts how a local band with an unusual name caught his attention some 20 years ago. And they’re still going strong today.

Republicans Analyze President Trump’s Speech to Congress

President Donald Trump struck a less combative and more presidential tone during his address to a joint session of Congress. What’s behind the shift, and will his calls to put “trivial fights” behind help him move his agenda forward?

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Lyric’s Season Finale: International Cast in Tchaikovsky Favorite

Performances from two of the international stars from Lyric Opera of Chicago’s season finale.

Ask Geoffrey: Why No Ketchup on Hot Dogs, Chicago?

Geoffrey Baer explores why hot dogs and ketchup don’t mix in Chicago.

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February 28, 2017 - Full Show

Watch the Feb. 28, 2017 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

The Science and Ethics of Editing Human Embryos

Earlier this month, an influential group backs editing the genes in human embryos to eliminate disease. Chicago Tonight guests discuss human gene editing and some of the ethical issues it raises.

Illinois Education Superintendent on School Funding, Standards

Illinois State Board of Education Superintendent Tony Smith joins Chicago Tonight to talk about changing the state's school funding formula and setting a high bar for students.

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Illinois Lawmakers Weigh Legalizing Gun Silencers

Legislation in Springfield to make gun silencers legal is getting bipartisan support, but gun control advocates warn that legalizing them will make the already dangerous streets of Chicago worse. 

Will Trump Unify or Defy in His First Address to Congress?

A senior White House official says President Donald Trump’s speech Tuesday will have an optimistic tone and follow a “renewal of the American spirit” theme. 

West Side Factory Aims to Beat the Pants Off Apparel Industry

We visit a small company in Garfield Park that is hoping to revive the Chicago apparel industry with a combination of American materials and immigrant know-how. 

Eliza Fournier: How to Garden When the Weather Gets Weird

The master gardener joins us to share some gardening tips for warm winter weather.

Trump’s Russia Policy Sends Mixed Messages as Investigations Mount

As a House committee chair says no special prosecutor is needed to investigate Trump- Russia ties, a look at the evolving U.S.-Russia relationship.

February 27, 2017 - Full Show

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Rauner Unveils New Health Care Plan

Gov. Bruce Rauner is back in Illinois after a quick trip to Washington D.C. He did not meet with President Donald Trump, but the two chatted by phone.

Rauner Backs Bill to Test Groundwater Near Quarries

Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner is supporting a bill that would require testing of groundwater near quarries where construction debris is dumped.