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‘Abortion Bill’ Handed Off to Rauner

Gov. Bruce Rauner now has the next 60 days – until late November – to act on a bill that would expand taxpayer-funded abortions in Illinois.

Sept. 25, 2017 - Full Show

Watch the Sept. 25, 2017 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

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Shaking Up Shakespeare with All-Female Cast in ‘Taming of the Shrew’

Barbara Gaines, Chicago Shakespeare Theater founder and artistic director, talks about the wild twist on a classic that opens their 31st season.

Lisa Byington Makes History in College Football Broadcast Booth

Northwestern University alum Lisa Byington made history earlier this month as the first woman to call a college football game on the Big Ten Network.

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Wintrust Arena at McCormick Place Opens

The announcement of a new Chicago arena initially generated some controversy, but the sparkling new building is just about ready for its close-up. We get an exclusive look inside.

The Little Rock Nine: Remembering Extraordinary Courage 60 Years Later

Sixty years ago, on Sept. 25, 1957, nine courageous African-American teenagers changed history. We revisit our 2015 interview with the Little Rock Nine.

NFL Players Kneel, Lock Arms in Unity During National Anthem

If you tuned in to watch any NFL game Sunday, you saw nearly all the football players in the league—and even some owners—join in a silent protest during the national anthem. Sports columnist Rick Telander weighs in on the controversy.

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Dennis Hastert Victim Scott Cross Speaks Out

A law signed by Gov. Bruce Rauner last month eliminates the statute of limitations for criminal sexual assault against children. Fighting for that change was personal for Scott Cross. He joins us in discussion.

Sept. 21, 2017 - Full Show

Watch the Sept. 21, 2017 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Better Batteries Hold Promise for a Sustainable Future

Scientists around the world are working to develop the next generation of batteries. We speak with one who is leading the charge at Argonne National Laboratory.

Michelle Obama’s Former Chief of Staff Returns to Chicago

Tina Tchen shares her memories and unique perspective from working in the White House for eight years.

Anne-Sophie Mutter, Grammy-Winning Violinist, Returns to Chicago

The world-renowned violinist joins us in conversation and performance.

In Pilsen, Monarch Butterflies a Source of Joy and Education

How a Chicago community organization cultivates the scientific and cultural aspects of monarch butterflies.

What the Graham-Cassidy Health Care Bill Would Mean for Illinois

GOP officials seem optimistic that the latest effort to repeal and replace Obamacare can succeed, but critics say it will kick millions off the insurance rolls and drastically spike premiums for those with pre-existing conditions. We discuss the bill.

Illinois and Amazon: A Test for the State’s Leaders

A joint Chicago-Illinois delegation has returned from a scouting trip to Seattle, as the city and state attempt to lure Amazon’s second headquarters to Chicago.