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Fed Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged, Janet Yellen Responds to Trump

Federal Reserve chief Janet Yellen rejects the notion that the Fed plays politics when deciding interest rate policy.

Hedy Weiss Reviews: ‘In the Heights,’ ‘Wonderful Town,’ More

“In the Heights” hits the stage in a homegrown Chicago production. Hedy Weiss reviews the first show by the creator of “Hamilton,” plus musicals at the Goodman Theatre and three suburban theaters.

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Violence in Chicago: A Special Edition of ‘Chicago Tonight’

Community leaders from around Chicago join us for an hourlong conversation about the root causes of Chicago's violence, and what can be done to stop it.

September 19, 2016 - Full Show

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

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Ouster of CSU President, Steep Severance Raise Questions

What's behind the $600,000 severance package for the president of cash-strapped Chicago State University? And why was the president asked to leave after just nine months?

Garry McCarthy Says He Was Against Releasing Laquan McDonald Video

Chicago's former top cop speaks out and raises some eyebrows by saying how he would have handled the Laquan McDonald situation.

London Mayor talks Trump, Clinton and the Politics of Inclusion

London Mayor Sadiq Khan on being elected the first Muslim to lead a major Western capital, and what he makes of U.S. presidential politics.

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Online Comments: Dumping Ground for Trolls or Useful Tool for Readers?

More and more news organizations are putting an end to comment sections on their websites. We have a discussion with two local editors and a Chicago Tribune columnist who recently wrote about the topic.

Chicago Ranked Best US City for Biking

In its rankings published Monday, Bicycling magazine applauded the city’s commitment to adding new bike lanes and improving access to bike-share resources for underserved communities.

Chicago State University Parting with President After Only 9 Months

More drama at financially strapped Chicago State University: The president is out after only nine months on the job. Why students and faculty members say they are livid, and why they believe political patronage is the culprit.

September 15, 2016 - Full Show

Watch the Sept. 15, 2016 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Death Knell Tolling for McMansions

A look at what's behind the rise and fall of the great big McMansions. Why aren't they selling?

Chicago Family Band Makes Beautiful Music as Cielito Lindo

Remember the very musical von Trapp family from “The Sound of Music”? Last summer, my daughter and I met a group you might call the Chicago von Trapps. Together with their father they call themselves Cielito Lindo, which means “beautiful heaven.”

The Murder of Valerie Percy: ‘Cloud Over Kenilworth’ Remains Unsolved

We look back at this notorious unsolved murder, 50 years later.

Dialing Up Defenses to Cybersecurity

Whether fictional or real, stories of hacking appear to be everywhere. We discuss online security and the public’s fascination with hackers with two local experts.