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Chicago’s Bike Infrastructure is Evolving, But Inequality Persists

How is the city addressing bike safety as well as concerns relating to inequality and bike infrastructure? Streetsblog Chicago editor John Greenfield joins us.

Chicago Ranked Second-Best Prospect For New Amazon Headquarters

A new report ranks Chicago’s chances of landing a massive new Amazon location as high—but will the costs be worth it?

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Local Officials React to ‘Senseless’ Las Vegas Shooting

In the wake of the massacre of concertgoers in Las Vegas, Chicago is preparing to host one of its largest annual events, the Chicago Marathon, on Sunday. Mayor Rahm Emanuel says the city is ready.

Oct. 2, 2017 - Full Show

Watch the Oct. 2, 2017 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

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Republicans and Democrats at Odds Over Trump Tax Plan

President Donald Trump recently said the heart of his tax proposal “is a giant, beautiful, massive – the biggest ever in our country – tax cut.” We take a closer look at the plan.

Hundreds Flee Devastation in Puerto Rico to Join Family in Chicago

Mayor Rahm Emanuel said Monday the city is not only offering emergency responders to help Puerto Rico, but has already accepted 1,600 evacuees. 

Illinois Public Health Department Issues Standing Order for Naloxone

There were nearly 1,900 fatal opioid overdoses in Illinois last year, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health. We speak with Nirav Shah, the agency’s director, about the state’s fight against the crisis.

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Eyewitness: Las Vegas Shooter ‘Wanted to Do as Much Damage as Possible’

An eyewitness recounts what she saw in Las Vegas on Sunday night during what has become the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history.

A Story My Lyft Driver Told Me

Meet one of the first African-American flight attendants and hear the unusual way her mother inspired her love of travel.

Sept. 28, 2017 - Full Show

Watch the Sept. 28, 2017 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Lyric Opera and Joffrey Ballet to Join Forces Under One Roof

What brought about the new business arrangement of two of Chicago’s most prominent cultural institutions? We speak with two of the driving forces behind each company.

US Supreme Court to Take on Union Fees Case Janus v AFSCME

An Illinois case will be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court, and it could have huge ramifications for public unions.

Block Museum Explores William Blake’s Influence on the Age of Aquarius

A who’s who of great artists and writers of the 20th century was influenced by one who died in semi-obscurity nearly 200 years ago.

Ex-Northwestern, Oxford Employees Enter Not Guilty Pleas in Fatal Stabbing

Two former university employees charged in the brutal stabbing death of a Chicago hairstylist earlier this summer have pleaded not guilty to a half-dozen murder charges levied against them.

What’s Cooking with Christopher Kimball? New Milk Street Book, TV Show

Foodies who may be missing the bow-tied former host of “America’s Test Kitchen” don’t have to wait any longer to find out what he’s been cooking.