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Spring Planting Starts with Soil Preparation

As any good gardener knows, the key to healthy plants is starting with good soil. The team from the Organic Gardener helps us prepare our garden for spring planting.

Chicago Newspapers Trade Barbs as Print Model Struggles

The Chicago Sun-Times and Chicago Tribune take shots at each other as both newspapers struggle to survive. Columnists Neil Steinberg and Eric Zorn weigh in.

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As We Live Longer, Can We Also Live Well?

An expert on aging talks about the possibilities and problems that come with living longer.

Motown Mastermind Lamont Dozier Makes Music with Chicago Children’s Theatre

He wrote a multitude of Motown classics, and now he’s working with Chicago Children’s Theatre. Legendary songwriter Lamont Dozier and his son talk about their new musical “Last Stop on Market Street.” 

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Prominent UIC Child Psychiatrist Accused of Putting Children at Risk

A star researcher is accused of violating research rules and putting children at risk, while UIC is accused of being compliant. We speak with Jodi Cohen, the ProPublica Illinois reporter who broke the story.

Newly Rediscovered Historic House in Wilmette Faces Uncertain Future

An historic house from the 1933 Century of Progress is among the buildings on Landmarks Illinois 2018 most endangered list. We revisit our tour of the long-forgotten house.

April 26, 2018 - Full Show

Watch the April 26, 2018 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

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Rauner Dismisses Would-Be Opponent as ‘Pawn’

Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner weighs in for the first time on a new entrant to the governor’s race: state Sen. Sam McCann.

Chicago’s Last Tannery Specializes in Horse Leather, NFL Footballs

Horween Leather has some high-profile clients. And if you’re a sports fan, chances are you’ve seen their work at play.

Chicago Launches CityKey, a New Municipal ID Program

Chicago City Clerk Anna Valencia tells us about the new ID card that pulls triple duty as a library and Ventra card. But it’s not without controversy.

First Loves and Guilty Pleasures: Creating ‘The Mixtape of My Life’

The soundtrack to first loves, bad fights and family memories: Robert Elder’s new “music memoir” helps you create the mixtape of your life.

Gun-Rights Advocates Beat Back Effort to Regulate Illinois Gun Dealers

Gov. Bruce Rauner vetoed the Gun Dealer Licensing Act in March. Wednesday was key to determining whether that veto would stick. 

April 25, 2018 - Full Show

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Melania Trump and the Role of First Lady

First lady Melania Trump hosts her first state dinner. A look at the historical role of first lady and how Trump is approaching the job.

Countering Racism, Racial Profiling: Is Racial Bias Training Enough?

Starbucks’ CEO apologizes after the arrest of two black men in a Philadelphia store and pledges a nationwide racial bias training. Is it enough?