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Regional Consolidation Might Save Chicago, Author Says

Should Chicago annex the suburbs to save its shrinking population? Why one author thinks that might be a good idea.

Judge Delays Decision on CPS Motion in Lawsuit Against State

Chicago families will have to wait a little longer to find out when the school year will end for Chicago Public Schools.

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April 18, 2017 - Full Show

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City Planning Emergency Bailout to Keep CPS Schools Open

Chicago Tonight has learned that the city is looking at contingency plans to prevent an early closing of schools.

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Race for Governor: Daniel Biss on his Bid to Replace Rauner

The state senator jumped into the crowded field vying for the Democratic nomination for governor a month ago. He joins us in discussion.

Get Your Garden Set for Spring Planting

After a mild winter, spring is springing in Chicago and it’s time to get back into the garden. The Organic Gardener Jeanne Nolan is joining us for a new season of growing in the Chicago Tonight garden. 

‘Money Smart’ Decisions for All Ages

Nationally syndicated columnist Ilyce Glink offers advice on everything from managing student debt to retirement funds.

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Celebrating The Joy of Painting (and Drinking) With Bob Ross

An Albany Park bar toasts the late painter each week at a colorful event. We went to check out the “happy little trees” at Nighthawk.

Should Your Credit Score Affect Your Car Insurance Rate?

It’s illegal in Illinois for insurers to charge rates based on factors like race, but a pair of state legislators say companies’ reliance on credit scores to set auto insurance premium rates contravenes the law. 

Indiana Dunes Chemical Spill: What is Hexavalent Chromium?

A spill last week at a U.S. Steel site in Northwest Indiana released an unknown amount of a potentially carcinogenic chemical into a Lake Michigan tributary, prompting the closure of three beaches at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore.

April 17, 2017 - Full Show

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Rep. Quigley on House Committee’s Russia Investigation

Nearly four months into Donald Trump’s presidency, tension over foreign affairs is flaring up.

Community Redevelopment in Chicago, By Design

Chicago’s magnificent skyline gets plenty of well-deserved attention, but what about architecture and design in our neighborhoods?

Attorney: United Passenger Dragged from Plane Suffered Concussion

United Flight 3411 passenger Dr. David Dao was released from the hospital Wednesday night, after being treated for a concussion, broken nose and the loss of two front teeth, according his attorney.

April 13, 2017 - Full Show

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