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Hollywood Plot Twist: Epic Mix-Up Makes Oscars History

Hollywood produced its biggest plot twist ever at the Academy Awards featuring a best picture winner with Chicago ties.

Former CPS Leader Calls Out Cuts to Low-Income, Minority Schools

Former Chicago Public Schools CEO Jesse Ruiz on how the district lost its “moral high ground” because of school budget cuts.

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Viewer Feedback: ‘A Change is Needed!’

We share some of your reactions to our 4th Ward aldermanic forum.

February 23, 2017 - Full Show

Watch the Feb. 23, 2017 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

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How Will Trump’s Transgender Bathroom Guidelines Impact Local Schools?

Illinois public officials and school districts weigh in on which bathroom or locker room a transgender student should use. 

Chicago Highlighted as the US Railroad Capital by Trains Magazine

Editors from Trains Magazine tell us why Chicago is America's railroad capital.

Civil Rights Seminar at New Trier High School Sparks Intense Debate

Debate over how an elite North Shore high school should present a seminar on civil rights and racism.

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Emmett Till’s Family Reacts to Accuser’s Confession, 60 Years Later

A stunning confession in the most notorious civil rights case of the 20th century.

Chicago River Cleanup Efforts Bolstered by Phosphorus Agreement

The Chicago River is a lot cleaner than it used to be. And after years of litigation, the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District and environmental groups have agreed to a settlement and will work together to make the river even cleaner. 

Hedy Weiss Reviews: ‘Sweeney Todd,’ ‘Uncle Vanya,’ ‘Game Changers,’ More

The Paramount Theatre in Aurora is serving up a gothic new staging of the Stephen Sondheim hit “Sweeney Todd.” We discuss that show and other new productions, with the Chicago Sun-Times dance and theater critic.

Despite ‘Activist Fatigue,’ Chicago Community Addresses Manganese

A group of Southeast Side residents and activists met Tuesday night to formulate a plan for confronting the latest threat of pollution in one of Chicago’s most industrialized areas.

Lakefront Fishing a Break from ‘Hustle and Bustle’ of City

In the depths of a Chicago winter – and especially when there's a winter heat wave – sometimes you just have to get outside. But what if you’re not one for skiing or skating? We decided to go fish.

February 22, 2017 - Full Show

Watch the Feb. 22, 2017 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

NASA Discovers 7 Earth-Size Planets Orbiting Dwarf Star

NASA said earlier this week it had a major announcement coming Wednesday. What an announcement it turned out to be.

4th Ward Aldermanic Candidates Square Off Ahead of Special Election

Five candidates are vying for the position of 4th Ward alderman in the Feb. 28 special election. They join us to discuss their platforms.