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Clinton-Trump Debate: What to Look For as Candidates Square Off

Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump will share the stage for the first time at Monday's presidential debate. A primer on what to look for during the highly anticipated event. 

Conservation Group Launches Project to Restore North Side Sanctuary

It's one of the most beautiful locations in one of the busiest areas of Chicago, but Lincoln Park's North Pond is not in good health. We revisit a proposal for a major makeover.

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September 22, 2016 - Full Show

Watch the Sept. 22, 2016 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Emanuel: Chicago Gun Violence is ‘Not Beyond Our Ability to Solve’

Mayor Rahm Emanuel delivers one of the most anticipated speeches of his tenure at Malcolm X College on the city's Near West Side.

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Ask Geoffrey: What is the Status of the Former Spire?

In this week's edition of “Ask Geoffrey,” find out the “hole” story about the spire that was not to be.

Aldermen React to Mayor Emanuel’s Speech on Violence

As the city faces its worst spate of violence in many years, will the mayor's new proposals and initiatives turn the tide of Chicago's violent crime once and for all?

Storytelling Gives New Strength to Couple Dealing with Alzheimer’s

A couple dealing with Alzheimer's finds strength and rekindled love in a storytelling workshop for dementia patients at Northwestern University. 

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Lawmakers Considering How to Pay for an Education Funding Overhaul

Though the state is spending more money on education this year than in the past seven years at least, some advocates argue it's still not enough, and the way we spend that money is inequitable. Thursday, we report on how lawmakers are working to change that.

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

“Hamilton” creator Lin-Manuel Miranda talks about Chicago, “Sesame Street” and his theatrical blockbuster.

Viewer Feedback: ‘Let’s Talk Jobs and Education Equity’

We got a flood of reaction to our Tuesday special about solutions to violence in Chicago. Hear what viewers had to say when we read feedback from the "Chicago Tonight" website, and our Facebook and Twitter pages.

Chicago Police Department to Boost Force by 1,000

The ranks of the Chicago Police Department are about to swell. Superintendent Eddie Johnson announced Wednesday the hiring of 1,000 new police officers, detectives and sergeants.

Education Funding in Illinois: How the Evidence-Based Model Works

One way to achieve the goal of providing an “adequate” education to all Illinois school children? Spending much more money per child. We crunch the numbers.

Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria Cooking Up a Big Change

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria is adding a major new investor to its recipe for success. We serve up the latest with Crain's Chicago Business managing editor Ann Dwyer. 

September 21, 2016 - Full Show

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How Federal Authorities Assess Risk in a Post-9/11 World

We look at what the recent bombings in New York and New Jersey say about counterterrorism efforts in the U.S.