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Book Inspires Young People to Create ‘No Small Plans’ For Chicago

A new graphic novel wants to empower Chicago teenagers to push for the city they deserve. Meet one of the teens who created the book.

Durbin to CDC: Investigate Manganese Risks on Chicago’s Southeast Side

The Illinois senator is calling on federal environmental and public health regulators to conduct a new assessment of toxic pollutants in one of the city’s most industrialized areas.

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July 27, 2017 - Full Show

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A Day with a Chicago Tugboat Crew

Chicago Tonight spends a day with a tugboat crew moving barges on the Calumet River.

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Wisconsin Company Offers to Voluntarily Microchip Employees

Buying a bag of chips or logging onto your computer with a wave of your hand will soon be possible at one Wisconsin company. 

School Funding Standoff Continues on Day 2 of Special Session

Gov. Bruce Rauner called on Democrats to send him Senate Bill 1, while Illinois Senate President John Cullerton says he’ll wait till Monday to send the bill to the governor.

Why NASA is Seeking Origami Designs

Rabiah Mayas returns to explain why NASA needs your origami skills and other stories from the world of science.

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Transgender Veteran on Trump’s Tweet Announcing Military Ban

There are varying estimates on how many transgender people actively serve in the military, but a 2016 study done by the policy think tank RAND Corporation found there were between 1,320 and 6,630 transgender individuals on active duty.

Past, Present and Future: Graham Nash on 50 Years of Making Music

He is an accomplished photographer, a political activist and a twice-inducted member to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Meet the co-founder of the Hollies and Crosby, Stills & Nash.

July 26, 2017 - Full Show

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Local Republicans React to the Turmoil in Washington

President Donald Trump lashes out at Jeff Sessions, his attorney general and long-time supporter. How are Republicans feeling about the Trump presidency so far?

Cullerton, Rauner Dispute Escalates on Day 1 of Special Session

Illinois Senate President John Cullerton on the governor’s frame of mind: The latest on the special education funding session in Springfield.

Study of Deceased Football Players Finds Widespread CTE

A new study offers the latest and perhaps most dramatic evidence of the neurological toll of football on those who play it.

City Approves Big Changes to Chicago River’s North Branch District

Big changes are coming to the North Branch of the Chicago River. Why some are up in arms over the plan.

Summer Movies: What’s Hot and What’s Not?

Three Chicago film critics sound off on the best—and worst—of summer movies.