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The Choice for Mayor 2019: Toni Preckwinkle

As the April 2 runoff eletion nears, we take an in-depth look at Toni Preckwinkle’s path from high school history teacher to political power player.

March 25, 2019 - Full Show

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Mueller Report Summary Finds No Trump Collusion With Russia

Political fallout over the report’s findings is just beginning. Former federal prosecutor Renato Mariotti joins us with legal analysis of the document.

40th Ward Candidate Forum: Incumbent Ald. O’Connor vs. Vasquez

In 2015, 40th Ward Ald. Patrick O’Connor easily won re-election. But the second-longest-serving member of the Chicago City Council is now in one of the most contentious runoff races in the city. He and challenger Andre Vasquez join us.

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City Beefs Up Pothole-Patching Crews Following Wild Winter

A volatile winter has left the city’s streets cratered with potholes. What the city is doing to patch them up.

New Poll Suggests Lightfoot Poised to Clinch Mayor’s Race

Half of Chicagoans believe the city is “on the wrong track,” according to a new WTTW/Crain’s Temkin/Harris poll, which also indicates that Lori Lightfoot will win the April 2 runoff election to become Chicago’s next mayor.

The Choice for Mayor 2019: A WTTW News Special

On April 2, mayoral contenders Lori Lightfoot and Toni Preckwinkle square off in Chicago’s runoff election. WTTW News brings you in-depth profiles of mayoral candidates Lori Lightfoot and Toni Preckwinkle.

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March 21, 2019 - Full Show

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Mayoral Candidate Forum: Lightfoot vs. Preckwinkle

Mayoral candidates Lori Lightfoot and Toni Preckwinkle join us for a special edition of “Chicago Tonight” moderated by Phil Ponce and featuring a live studio audience. Watch the full video online.

Renée Fleming Reflects on 25 Years with Lyric Opera

One of the world’s most renowned opera singers is marking a landmark anniversary in Chicago. We speak with superstar soprano Renée Fleming.

March 20, 2019 - Full Show

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Ice Fishing Derby Draws Hundreds to Chicago Area

Nearly 450 fishermen flocked to the 10th annual LVVA Ice Fishing Derby on Bangs Lake in north suburban Wauconda earlier this month. And we were there to catch the action.

Aldermen Seek to Curb Burke ‘Staff-Loaning’ Habit

The former chair of the City Council Committee on Finance is no stranger to scrutiny. But now, Ald. Ed Burke’s practice of loaning out employees to work for aldermen is coming under fire.

43rd Ward Candidate Forum: Incumbent Ald. Smith vs. Lindblom

In a North Side ward adjacent to the proposed site of the controversial Lincoln Yards development, two candidates fight for the 43rd Ward aldermanic seat. Incumbent Ald. Michele Smith and Derek Lindblom join us.

March 19, 2019 - Full Show

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