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‘America to Me’ a Story of High School in Black and White

A conversation with “Hoop Dreams” director Steve James, who tackles an ambitious series about racial disparity in a Chicago-area high school.

Mysterious Box of Photographs Inspires a Globe-Trotting Art Show

East meets West in an art show that began with a collection of photos found at an estate sale 27 years ago.

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Anxious About Exclamation Points? You’re Not Alone

The Wall Street Journal recently examined email and text anxiety caused by the “tyranny of the exclamation point.” We discuss the punctuation phenomenon.

Sept. 6, 2018 - Full Show

Watch the Sept. 6, 2018 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

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Chicago Police to Document When They Point a Gun

The city and state reach agreement on a plan to track instances in which Chicago police officers point a gun at someone. But not everyone’s happy about it.

Aldermen Discuss Priorities for Mayor’s Next 9 Months

Now that the mayor is out of the race, Chicago aldermen talk about what that could mean for the coming months – and beyond. 

The Battle Over Judge Brett Kavanaugh

Former U.S. Supreme Court clerks weigh in on Brett Kavanaugh’s raucous confirmation hearings – and his chances for confirmation.

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Skateboarders Grapple with Adulthood in New Documentary ‘Minding the Gap’

A new film looks at skateboarding as an escape from violence and boredom for three friends in Rockford, Illinois. We speak with director Bing Liu.

New Teacher Finds Affirmation on First Day of School

As a new school year gets underway at Chicago Public Schools, we visit a first-year teacher who has her own share of first-day jitters – and excitement for what lies ahead.

Van Dyke Case: Protesters Call for Justice as Murder Trial Begins

Four years after the fatal shooting of Laquan McDonald, the trial of Chicago police Officer Jason Van Dyke, who is charged with his murder, is underway. Scenes from day one of the trial.

Sept. 5, 2018 - Full Show

Watch the Sept. 5, 2018 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

What’s Next for Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel?

He stunned the city with his decision to not seek a third term, leaving everyone wondering: what’s next? A discussion with Mayor Rahm Emanuel.

Should Horse-Drawn Carriages Be Banned in Chicago?

A proposal in City Council would end a tourist industry that’s operated in the city for nearly 40 years. Supporters and opponents weigh in.

Candidates for Chicago Mayor Face Tough Path to Ballot, City Hall

The mayor’s surprise announcement has triggered a flurry of speculation about new candidates. But running for office successfully is far more complicated than shaking hands and raising money.

Mayor Emanuel Won’t Run for Re-election. What That Means for Candidates.

Winning a third term wasn’t ever going to be easy for Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel. But the dynamics of the race quickly went topsy-turvy with Emanuel’s announcement that he won’t be on the 2019 ballot.