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Lurie Children’s Hospital Receives Anonymous $12 Million Gift

An anonymous donation will be used to treat child abuse, mental health issues and the direct and indirect effects of violence on Chicago’s youth.

Ballet and Opera Join Forces in Famed Choreographer’s Homecoming

Choreographer John Neumeier is in the sixth decade of a career that’s still going strong, and his latest project marks an unprecedented Chicago collaboration.

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2018 Illinois Governor’s Race: Who’s Ahead, Who’s Behind

Political intrigue and high finance mark the race for governor.

Wheaton Military Museum Expands Historic Mission

Marching through 100 years of military history in the newly expanded First Division Museum at Cantigny Park.

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Sept. 7, 2017 - Full Show

Watch the Sept. 7, 2017 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

CPS CEO Forrest Claypool on Chicago Schools Budget, Funding Reform

The Chicago Public Schools chief talks about the challenges facing the school system.

18-Hour Documentary Explores Human Dimensions of Vietnam War

Filmmakers Ken Burns and Lynn Novick speak with us about their new 10-part documentary series, “The Vietnam War.”

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Gov. Rauner Will Borrow $6 Billion to Pay off Illinois’ Debt

Gov. Bruce Rauner agrees to refinance the state’s staggering backlog of unpaid bills. Illinois’ comptroller and treasurer weigh in.

Hurricane Irma Rips Through Caribbean, Florida Braces for Worst

At least 10 people have died as a result of the Category 5 Hurricane Irma, a storm widely considered to be one of the worst on record. We speak with Univision Chicago anchor Érika Maldonado via Skype from Miami.

Attorney General Madigan Sues Trump Administration to Protect ‘Dreamers’

President Donald Trump’s decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program has Illinois politicians at odds.

Sept. 6, 2017 - Full Show

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Chicago World Music Festival: Around the World in 13 Days

If music is one of the best ways to get a taste of another culture, Chicago is in for a feast starting Friday. We get a preview.

Debating DACA: Trump Gives Congress 6 Months to Find a Fix

President Donald Trump has said he expects Congress to use the next six months to come up with a way to “legalize DACA.” But given the level of dysfunction in Congress, can that happen?

Illinois Education Secretary Beth Purvis on School Funding Reform

The state’s education secretary said Gov. Bruce Rauner agreed with 90 percent of the education funding bill known as SB1. Then he vetoed it. We discuss education funding reform with Beth Purvis.

Illinois to Withhold Voter Data from Trump Administration, For Now

Questions over President Donald Trump’s Advisory Commission on Election Integrity have caused anxiety on both sides of the aisle. But Illinois’ voter data will not be turned over, at least for now.