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It’s Tax-Filing Season. What You Need to Know About This Year’s Forms

Monday marks the start of income tax filing season. Learn about what’s different this year in the wake of new tax laws.

Report: In Building Data Centers, Chicago Outpaced by Other Markets

A new report suggests Illinois could do more to attract data centers. What are they – and how are they important to the local economy?

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New Nonprofit Gives Old Furniture – and People – Second Chances

Meet the founders of the Chicago Furniture Bank, which offers people in need an apartment’s worth of gently used furniture, including beds for each family member, for just $50.

Chicago Could Break its Record for Coldest Temperature

Wednesday’s forecast shows a daytime high of around 14 degrees below zero, which would beat the city’s all-time coldest high of minus 11. When wind chills are factored in, temperatures could reach minus 35. 

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Jan. 24, 2019 - Full Show

Watch the Jan. 24, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

New Chicago Buildings Combine Libraries with Public Housing

Chicago is using the resources of public libraries to address the need for mixed-income housing. Chicago Public Library Commissioner and CEO Brian Bannon explains.

What’s the Price Tag of the Government Shutdown? Economists Weigh In

Federal workers are feeling the effects of the government shutdown, but what about everyone else? Local economists weigh in on that and the economic forecast for 2019.

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School Discontent Prompts Calls for an Elected School Board

As calls grow for an elected school board, we examine whether more democracy can help bring about better schools.

Meet New WBEZ ‘Morning Shift’ Host Jenn White

We catch up with Jenn White, who took over hosting duties earlier this month after former “Morning Shift” host Tony Sarabia signed off.

Chicago Plan Commission Unanimously Approves Lincoln Yards Development

The massive plan for a “city within the city” moves one step closer to reality – but residents worry about what the transformation will mean for their communities.

Art Institute Exhibit Brings ‘Floating World’ to Life

History, beauty and pleasure are on display in the first public showing of a standout collection of Japanese art. 

Released Documents Detail What Feds Sought in Burke Raid

Newly released documents shed light on recent FBI raids of Ald. Ed Burke’s City Hall office and the broader investigation surrounding the longtime 14th Ward alderman.

Spotlight Politics: Solis, Burke Shock Waves Reverberate in Mayor’s Race

How do stunning new developments in an FBI corruption case impact the race for mayor? Political reporters Carol Marin and Paris Schutz dive into that story and more in this week’s roundtable.

Ald. Ed Burke Faces Challenges in First 14th Ward Forum

Embattled Ald. Ed Burke faces lawyer Jaime Guzman and civil engineer Tanya Patiño in the first public forum of their contest for the 14th Ward seat Burke first won in 1969.

Jan. 23, 2019 - Full Show

Watch the Jan. 23, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”