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Behind the Scenes at Chicago’s Puppet Festival

Chicago Tonight goes behind the scenes at the Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival to find out who is pulling the strings.

January 19, 2017 - Full Show

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What Past Presidents Tell Us About Trump’s Inaugural Speech

After a contentious campaign and a surprising outcome, how will President Donald Trump utilize his inaugural address?

Cullerton, Radogno Discuss Budget ‘Grand Bargain’

The Illinois Senate leaders join us to discuss their negotiations and fiscal plans for the state.

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Long-Eared Owls ‘Invade’ Chicago

Why are there so many long-eared owls showing up in Chicago this winter? Bird watchers call it an “irruption.”

Viewer Feedback: How Can the Police Have a Chance?

Viewers spoke up about our conversation with Dean Angelo, the president of the Chicago police union.

January 18, 2017 - Full Show

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Author’s Guide to Human Body Addresses Nagging Medical Questions

A fresh take on health from the author of a new guide to operating and maintaining your body.

Brother of Oscar Lopez Rivera Weighs in on Obama’s Commutation

Some say he was railroaded. Others call him a terrorist. Meet the brother of a former Chicagoan whose sentence was commuted this week by President Barack Obama.

Chief of New South Side Trauma Center Has Big Plans

Meet the doctor picked to lead a long-awaited new trauma center on the South Side.

U of C’s Crime Lab Report Examines Chicago’s Deadly Year

The statistics are stark: 762 people were killed in Chicago last year, a 58-percent increase from 2015. The University of Chicago’s Crime Lab studied the data behind the violence. We discuss the findings of its new report with WBEZ reporter Patrick Smith.

Ask Geoffrey: What Was a Manure Monger?

Before automobiles, Chicago basically ran on horsepower. Find out how the city kept its streets free of manure in this encore edition of Ask Geoffrey.

Drone Racing: Local Hero Excels at New International Sport

Explore the hot new sport of drone racing and meet the suburban man who is one of the best in the world.

Chicago Police Department Ramps Up Training for ‘Police Legitimacy’

Chicago Tonight sits in on a training class that aims to teach Chicago police officers how to better engage with the community.

‘Hamilton’ Master Class a Special Opportunity at Little Black Pearl

One of the dance captains of “Hamilton” taught a master class at a Chicago school for the arts. We were there to witness the cultural exchange.