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Breaking the Silence on Sexual Harassment in Springfield and Beyond

Are we seeing a societal sea change when it comes to sexual harassment?

Rauner Rebuked on Vetoes, But Scores a Major Win

Illinois legislators on Wednesday dealt Governor Bruce Rauner a series of blows, but the House failed by a single vote to override his veto of a measure that would ban municipalities from creating right-to-work zones.

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Tom Dart, Kim Foxx Warn County Against Steep Budget Cuts

With the repeal of the soda tax, Cook County officials are now searching for ways to erase a $200 million shortfall in next year’s county budget. 

Study: Tiny Mammal Survives Winter by Shrinking Skull, Brain

University of Chicago paleontologist Neil Shubin returns for another review of stories making headlines in the world of science. 

(Hanna Knutsson / Flickr)

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Ask Geoffrey: What Are Those Faces on Michigan Avenue?

Geoffrey Baer gets eye-to-eye with some sky-high building ornament and gets beneath the surface of a towering metal figure in this week’s edition of Ask Geoffrey.

Author John Feinstein on Golf’s ‘First Major’

The inside story of American golf greats looking for vindication in one of the game’s top tournaments.

Lawmakers Could Undergo Sexual Harassment Training

An open letter details sexual harassment in state political circles as lawmakers return to Springfield for the fall veto session.

(Meagan Davis / Wikimedia Commons)

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New Guidebook Highlights 111 Unique Chicago Attractions

Meet Amy Bizzarri, the author of a new guidebook highlighting the unusual, unknown and often hidden side of Chicago.   

Oct. 24, 2017 - Full Show

Watch the Oct. 24, 2017 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Chicago Winter Could Be Mild, Wet … or Neither

Weather forecasts say Chicago might see a third straight mild winter. Will that prediction pan out?

As Homicides Leave Behind Families in Pain, Chicago Nonprofit Steps Up

A nonprofit offers free emotional and practical support to Chicagoans who lose loved ones to homicide.    

Chicago Survivors social worker JaShawn Hill with client Tyrone Blake.

Going Cashless May Be the Future, But Not Soon For Most Businesses

Why accepting cash could become a thing of the past. The growing trend for businesses to go cashless.

CPS Watchdog Blows Whistle on Hiring Off ‘Do Not Hire’ List

Were children put in danger when Chicago Public Schools charter schools hired 163 former CPS employees on a “do not hire” list? Chicago Board of Education Inspector General Nicholas Schuler joins us.

Oct. 23, 2017 - Full Show

Watch the Oct. 23, 2017 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Chicago Aldermen Discuss City Budget, Fiscal Priorities

City budget hearings are underway. A panel of aldermen joins us with their take on the city budget and Chicago’s long-term fiscal health.