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‘Tattoo’ Exhibit Aims to Create a Lasting Impression

Tattoos are making a big impression at the Field Museum. We visit the exhibition about the history and culture of the tattoo.

Chicago Business Year in Review

The Dow flirts with the 20,000 mark. Twists and turns at the Chicago Tribune. A look at those stories and other business headlines of 2016 with Crain’s Chicago Business.

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City Improvements: Transportation Head Talks Infrastructure Upgrades

The city of Chicago wants your feedback on new streetlights. That and other infrastructure projects with Rebekah Scheinfeld, the head of the city’s transportation department.

Neil Steinberg Shares Advice, Sobering Quotes on Addiction in New Book

The Chicago Sun-Times columnist muses on weathering the holidays without alcohol and his anthology on addiction, “Out of the Wreck I Rise: A Literary Companion to Recovery.”

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December 20, 2016 - Full Show

Watch the Dec. 20, 2016 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Rebel Defeat in Aleppo Underscores U.S. Policy Failure

As Aleppo falls to Syrian government forces backed by Russia and Iran, we look at the United States’ role in the conflict and the region.

40 Years Later: Remembering Richard J. Daley

We discuss the life and legacy of Mayor Richard J. Daley, who died 40 years ago Tuesday, with his youngest son, William Daley.

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Trump and the Future of Climate Change Research

Why did the Trump transition team target Department of Energy staffers who worked on climate change? What does the future hold for climate research and nuclear weapons? A one-on-one interview with the current U.S. Secretary of Energy.

‘Hamilton’ Creator Lin-Manuel Miranda: Chicago is Best Theater Town

The creator of “Hamilton” talks about Chicago, “Sesame Street” and his theatrical blockbuster.

Actor Geraldine Chaplin Reflects on Lengthy Film Career

We revisit an interview with actress Geraldine Chaplin, who tells us about making the classic film “Doctor Zhivago,” her experiences in Chicago and her famous father, Charlie Chaplin.

Bitter Cold Especially Challenging for Chronically Homeless

Weathering the cold is especially hard on people who live outside. What’s being done to help the homeless.

December 19, 2016 - Full Show

Watch the Dec. 19, 2016 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Pharmacy Errors Revealed in Tribune Investigation

More than half of Chicago-area pharmacies tested failed to alert their customers about serious drug interactions. That’s the finding of a new Chicago Tribune investigation.

Taking Stock of the Economy: 2017 Outlook

Unemployment is down, the stock market is up and the Federal Reserve raises interest rates. Just how strong is the American economy? Two Chicago economists take stock of what’s in store for 2017. 

Roundtable: No Electoral Uprising, No State Budget, Chicago’s Mixed Year

We take a look at city, state and national political news with Chicago Tonight correspondent Paris Schutz, WBBM’s Craig Dellimore and Univision’s Mariano Gielis.