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Using Chicago’s Data for Good: Chi Hack Night Celebrates 300 Events

A weekly tech event at the Merchandise Mart celebrated a milestone last week. We take a look at the standout projects and people from its six-year history.

3 Aldermen Go Against Mayor to Push for New Riverfront Park

A trio of aldermen push for the city to develop a riverfront park along the North Branch of the Chicago River – but the mayor has other plans.

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State Board Approves Special Education Monitor, Reforms for CPS

What the state says is needed to correct violations in Chicago Public Schools’ special education program.

Chicago Theater Recommendations from Hedy Weiss

Theater critic Hedy Weiss gives us her take on shows from American Blues Theater, Shattered Globe, Porchlight, the Paramount Theatre and more.

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Studs Terkel Archive Officially Launches

For 45 year, Studs Terkel took WFMT radio listeners along for an amazing and crazy ride. Now, thousands of hours of his radio show are being digitized and posted online for free.

Ask Geoffrey: The Independent Order of Odd Fellows

A viewer spots a Blue Island building with an image of three chain links on its facade. Geoffrey Baer has the scoop on the odd fellows behind that insignia in this week’s Ask Geoffrey.

Ivan Albright, ‘Master of the Macabre,’ in the ‘Flesh’ at Art Institute

By all accounts, Ivan Albright was a lighthearted fellow – but in the mid-20th century, the Chicago artist painted some very dark pictures.

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Northwestern’s Tissue Bank Breaking Ground on Digestive Diseases

There’s a new tool in the fight against gastrointestinal diseases – and it’s housed at Northwestern University.

The Economic Costs of Segregation – And Recommendations to Address It

A new report from the Metropolitan Planning Council makes more than two dozen recommendations to reduce the economic costs of segregation.

May 15, 2018 - Full Show

Watch the May 15, 2018 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

As Obama Presidential Center Edges Closer to Final Design, New Lawsuit Filed

A group called Protect Our Parks says developers of the Obama Presidential Center have pulled a “bait and switch.” Could they slow the project down?

Are Online Comment Sections Still Valuable?

The Chicago Tribune is the latest media outlet to suspend online comments. Is there a way to welcome feedback while eliminating vitriol?

Spring Gardening Tips: Thrill, Fill and Spill

Whether you’ve got a generous backyard garden or a container collection on your apartment patio, it’s time to put your green thumb to work. We get spring planting tips from the Chicago Botanic Garden’s Eliza Fournier.

Rauner Wants to Reinstate Death Penalty, Put 72-Hour Hold on All Gun Sales

Gov. Bruce Rauner on Monday used an unconventional method to announce a sweeping public safety plan that includes reinstating the death penalty in Illinois. 

May 14, 2018 - Full Show

Watch the May 14, 2018 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."