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Otis Wilson’s New Book Offers Stories From Locker Room, Sidelines

Otis Wilson was a key member of the Chicago Bears 1985 Super Bowl team. He joins us to discuss his new book “If These Walls Could Talk: Stories from the Chicago Bears Sideline, Locker Room, and Press Box.”

House Republicans Delay Tax Overhaul Reveal

GOP lawmakers delay releasing their tax overhaul. Can legislators agree on cuts that meet the president’s demands?

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Dead Fish, Turtles Recovered Following Bubbly Creek Oil Spill

Officials responding to last week’s oil spill in the South Branch of the Chicago River have recovered dead wildlife from the water, including 43 fish and four turtles. The source of the spill is still unknown, according to the EPA. 

City Steps Up Environmental Protection Efforts As EPA Hobbled

After cutbacks at the EPA and skepticism within the Trump administration about climate change, the city of Chicago has made clear its intention to step up efforts to protect the environment.

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Joe Biden Sounds Alarm on Trump and Russia in Chicago Speech

Former Vice President Joe Biden weighs in on the current state of affairs and on the threat posed by Russia during a speech in Chicago. Is he laying the groundwork for 2020?

Oct. 31, 2017 - Full Show

Watch the Oct. 31, 2017 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Intraparty Squabbles Mark Races for Illinois Governor, Attorney General

We take a closer look at the race for governor in both parties, and the surprise candidate running for attorney general.

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Springfield Lobbyist Accuses State Senator of Sexual Harassment

Lobbyist Denise Rotheimer, who is also running as a Republican for state representative, testified that she was the victim of “mind games” and untoward comments made by state Sen. Ira Silverstein, D-Chicago.

Tribune Finds Poorer Black, Latino Communities Pay Most for Water

An investigation uncovers a disturbing gap in how much local communities charge their residents for water. We discuss the findings with Chicago Tribune reporters Cecilia Reyes and Ted Gregory.

Former President Obama Kicks Off ‘Big Brainstorming Session’ in Chicago

Former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama are back home in Chicago to launch the inaugural Obama Foundation Summit. 

State Rep. Jeanne Ives Confirms: She’s Running for Governor

Up to this point, it wasn’t certain that a challenger would emerge from the intraparty revolution Gov. Bruce Rauner ignited when he signed an abortion law in late September. There’s no ambiguity now.

Amazon Said to Eye Prescriptions as CVS Reportedly Bids on Aetna

Walgreens and CVS try to fend off competition from Amazon. Reporter Bruce Japsen joins us for a look at possible shifts in the pharmacy business.

Chicago Pastry Chef Awarded France’s Highest Civilian Honor

Words of culinary wisdom from master pastry chef Jacquy Pfeiffer, co-founder of The French Pastry School.

Oct. 30, 2017 - Full Show

Watch the Oct. 30, 2017 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Chicago Tribune Unearths Forgotten Aerial Footage of Chicago in 1914

The Chicago Tribune published a report Monday on the “rediscovery” of a long-forgotten 35 mm film in the National Archives. The story behind the incredible aerial footage of Chicago shot in August 1914.