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Cook County Commissioners Sour on Sugary Drinks Tax

It’s been just over two months since Cook County began charging a penny-an-ounce tax on sugary drinks. But it may not last much longer.

Cubs vs. Nationals Game 4 Postponed Until Wednesday

Fans had just enough time for a couple beers and hot dogs before Game 4 was postponed. “I think it’s terrible,” said one fan Tuesday afternoon.

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Oct. 10, 2017 - Full Show

Watch the Oct. 10, 2017 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Northwestern Professor Asks, ‘What Makes Our Internal Clocks Tick?’

Whether you’re a night owl or an early bird, your sleep is regulated by your circadian rhythm. A sleep expert helps unravel the mystery of our internal clock.

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Race for Illinois Attorney General Gets More Crowded

Former IPRA and COPA chief Sharon Fairley officially tosses her hat into the race for attorney general. The latest on who she could face.

Jonathan Eig’s ‘Ali: A Life’ Portrays Complex, Flawed, But Humble Icon

A Chicago author tackles the complex life of Muhammad Ali in a new biography with some fascinating revelations.

Bill Graham, the Rock ‘n’ Roll Pioneer Who Escaped Nazi Germany

He helped to define rock ‘n’ roll in the 1960s—and his life was a forged as a child in Nazi Germany. We explore an exhibition about Bill Graham at the Illinois Holocaust Museum.

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Dramatic Victory Puts Cubs up 2-1 in NLDS

The Cubs win Game 3 against the Washington Nationals as a scoreless pitcher’s duel gives way to a dramatic finish.

Viewer Feedback: ‘Good Luck Out There, You’re Gonna Need It’

Viewers weigh in on bike safety following our roundup of Chicago cycling news.

Oct. 9, 2017 - Full Show

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Bald Eagles Spotted Near O’Hare Signal a Comeback

In the early 1960s, bald eagles were nearly extinct in the lower 48 states. But government protections and conservation measures have had a huge impact on their numbers. “I think it’s an incredible success story,” said biologist Chris Anchor.

Relationships Under Review in New Book ‘The All-or-Nothing Marriage’

Eli Finkel studies relationships and marriage, and in his new book “The All-or-Nothing Marriage: How the Best Marriages Work,” he argues the best marriages of today are the best the world has ever known.

GOP Senator Warns Trump’s Recklessness Could Lead to World War III

Cryptic comments, contradictory statements and tweets: President Donald Trump’s foreign policy approach has some members of his own party on edge.

University of Chicago’s Richard Thaler Wins Nobel Prize in Economics

Considered one of the founding fathers of behavioral economics, a field that bridges the gap between economics and psychology, Richard Thaler is known for illustrating how human behavior often contradicts traditional economic logic.

Mayor: Police Overtime Abuse, Murder Clearance Rate ‘Unacceptable’

Mayor Rahm Emanuel says the Chicago Police Department’s murder clearance rate is “unacceptable,” as are details out this week describing an “abuse of culture” surrounding police overtime pay. Watch the interview.