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Does Chicago’s Plastic Bag Ban Carry Real Weight?

One year in and the city's ban on flimsy, one-use plastic bags is now fully in effect. But is it really reducing pollution or, as some critics charge, is it actually making the problem worse? Our panel examines the ban's impact.

Donald Trump’s 2nd Amendment Comment: Protected Under 1st Amendment?

Is Donald Trump inciting violence with his latest controversial quip? A closer look at whether his words constitute free speech. 

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Kenny Loggins on Being a ‘Moving Target’ Throughout His Career

The Grammy award-winning rock icon joins Eddie Arruza to reflect on his 40-year career in music. 

Pinball Resurgence Keeps Elk Grove Village Factory Humming

An inside look at the world of pinball machines with the president of the world's largest pinball company, Gary Stern. 

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Sun-Times Reporter, Her Mother Discuss Their ‘Escape from Nigeria’

A new memoir tells the story of a young mother separated from her husband during the Nigerian civil war in the 1960s. Hear how she protected her family, including future Chicago Sun-Times journalist Maudlyne Ihejirika.

IPRA Chief Sharon Fairley Explains Decision for Releasing O’Neal Videos

Newly released videos capturing the events leading up to the fatal police shooting of 18-year-old Paul O’Neal sparked protests over the weekend.

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. Learn about a proposal for a major makeover.

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Latest on the Legal Battle Over Remapping

Lori Lightfoot, who represents the Independent Map Amendment, and state Sen. Kwame Raoul, who introduced a competing redistricting plan earlier this year, discuss the latest in the court fight over redistricting.

Remembering the 1st Step of Martin Luther King Jr.’s 1,000-Mile March

Once a neighborhood unwelcoming to families of color, Marquette Park is not only a more diverse community today, but one that's now home to a Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. memorial.

Scientists Battle for Physics Slam Crown

You've probably heard of a poetry slam, but this weekend, Fermilab will present its fifth annual Physics Slam in downtown Chicago. Learn more.

Taking the Temperature on Mayor’s Water, Sewer Tax Proposal

Mayor Rahm Emanuel wants to slap a tax on water and sewer bills. We take a closer look at the proposal with a panel of aldermen. 

As City Expands Testing, Advice on Avoiding Lead-Contaminated Water

The city of Chicago expands testing for lead in the water supply. Find out what you can do to make sure your drinking water is safe.

IPRA Workers Fight to Keep the Agency Intact

Investigators at the Independent Police Review Authority and the union that represents them are pushing back against the mayor's call to scrap and replace the agency.

Viewer Feedback: Stop Those Who Protest Free Speech

Hear what viewers had to say about our story on DePaul University's decision to bar a conservative speaker when we read feedback from the "Chicago Tonight" website, and our Facebook and Twitter pages.

New Zika Guidelines for Florida as Vaccine Research Progresses

Important research is happening locally and across the country in an attempt to control the Zika virus.