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P33: A Burnham Plan for Chicago’s Tech Future

A new initiative backed by former Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker and Chicago’s entrepreneurial elite aims to turn Chicago into a top tech hub.

Alpana Singh: ‘It’s Absolutely Wonderful’ to Return to ‘Check, Please!’

After a five-year hiatus, Alpana Singh returns to the weekly restaurant review show. She tells us about the upcoming season that debuts Friday on WTTW.

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Oct. 24, 2018 - Full Show

Watch the Oct. 24, 2018 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

At Public Hearing, Nearly 50 Speakers Weigh in on Police Reform

A ceremonial courtroom at the Dirksen Federal Building was filled to capacity Wednesday as the first of two public hearings got underway on the proposed Chicago police reform consent decree.

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How Technology is Changing the Face of Retail

This week, retail giant Amazon announced plans to open a fourth Amazon Go location in Chicago next year. Will this high-tech model be the future of retail?

14th Congressional District Forum: Lauren Underwood

Her campaign ads focus on health care, but what are her plans for other issues? We hear from 14th Congressional District candidate Lauren Underwood.

Biographer Traces Ronald Reagan’s ‘American Journey’

Few American presidents occupy as prominent – and complicated – a place in the collective American psyche as Ronald Reagan. Biographer Bob Spitz tells us about his new book.

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Ask Geoffrey: Where Are Those 1950s Giant Stuffed Bears?

A viewer remembers a tall and terrifying bear in the former Marshall Field’s building. Was this just a figment of a child’s imagination?

Public Weighs in on Proposed Police Consent Decree. What’s In It?

Chicagoans can weigh in on the proposed police consent decree over the next two days. We unpack the legal document.

Oct. 23, 2018 - Full Show

Watch the Oct. 23, 2018 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

Police Board Differs with Superintendent on Firing Cops

Why the majority of Chicago police officers recommended by the police superintendent to be fired this year have instead kept their jobs.

A Look at President Trump’s Rally Strategy Ahead of Illinois Visit

President Donald Trump is visiting southern Illinois this weekend. What our colleges at the “PBS NewsHour” say we can expect from that visit. 

Capturing Icons of the 1960s, ‘70s: Behind the Lens of Steve Schapiro

A pair of new photography exhibitions offer a side of celebrity but focus on one man’s view of the struggle for civil rights.

Chicago Company Ballot Ready Gets Voters Primed for Polls

The Illinois governor’s race has gotten a lot of attention, but do you know who else you’re voting for? How a Chicago company is helping inform voters about their candidates and referendums.

‘Money Diaries’ Aims to Help Women Take Control of Their Finances

A new book offers a peek at how other people spend their money, and shows how that can you help you control your own finances.