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Immigrant Seeking Asylum Finds ‘Second Mom’ in High School Counselor

We meet an immigrant teen seeking asylum, and the suburban community that’s lending a hand.

Search for ET Gets Boost From a Very Special Telescope

Are we really alone in the universe? A new effort to search for extraterrestrial life is underway.

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CPS: Watchdog Report Highlights Need for Standardized Test Improvements

Whether or not Chicago Public Schools students are gaming a standardized test system was the topic of debate during Wednesday’s CPS board meeting.

Chinese Artworks Share Thoughtful Approach to Uncommon Materials

Spectacular artwork from China fills not one, but two Chicago museums. We visit the Smart Museum of Art and Wrightwood 659 for a look at “The Allure of Matter.”

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Crain’s Headlines: Firms Seek Investor for West Loop Skyscraper

The Chicago firms that built a prominent West Loop skyscraper three years ago are shopping for a new investor to recapitalize the property or even buy it.

February 26, 2020 - Full Show

Watch the Feb. 26, 2020 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

Preservation Chicago Adds Tennis Club, Roseland Commercial District to ‘Most Endangered’ List

The preservation organization has released its annual list of “most endangered” historic places for 2020. The Thompson Center and Jackson Park are both making their fourth appearance, which is either a good or bad sign.

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‘Arguing with Zombies’: Paul Krugman on Economic Ideas That Won’t Die

A conversation with with the Nobel Prize-winning economist and New York Times opinion columnist about his new book, “Arguing With Zombies: Economics, Politics, and the Fight for a Better Future.”

Chicago’s FBI Chief on Tackling Corruption, ‘Our Highest Criminal Priority’

Chicago’s FBI office is in the midst of several high-profile political corruption cases that appear to be targeting politicians. Since last fall, those investigations have been overseen by Special Agent in Charge Emmerson Buie Jr.

Debating Illinois’ Proposed Graduated Income Tax

Supporters argue a new tax structure proposed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker will even the playing field between the wealthy and everyone else. But opponents say it could drive more residents and businesses out of Illinois.

New Punk Rock Musical ‘Verboten’ Tells True Story of ‘80s Chicago Band

A new rock musical from the House Theatre of Chicago tells the incredible story of a teenage punk band from Evanston. We meet the cast of “Verboten” and an original member of the band.

A Passion for Art Collecting, Appreciation Drives Diasporal Rhythms

What was started almost 20 years ago by a small group of friends with a passion for art collecting is now 80 members strong. We visit the art-filled home of Patric McCoy of Diasporal Rhythms.

Crain’s Headlines: United Pulls Profit Forecast, Citing Coronavirus Uncertainty

United Airlines has withdrawn its guidance to Wall Street on full-year 2020 revenue and earnings. The Chicago-based airline cited heightened uncertainty over duration and spread of the coronavirus and its potential effect on overall air travel demand.

Host of New Series ‘Flavor of Poland’ Talks Polish Cuisine, Paczki

If there’s one thing Aleksandra August hopes viewers take away from her new show “Flavor of Poland,” it’s that they learn something more about the country than its offerings of pierogi and kielbasa.

CDC: Coronavirus Spread in US a Question of ‘When,’ Not ‘If’

Federal health officials say Americans should begin preparing for a potentially severe outbreak of COVID-19. “Now is the time for businesses, hospitals, communities, schools, and everyday people to begin preparing,” said Dr. Nancy Messonnier of the CDC.