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Chicago Flag Turns 100

The mighty Chicago flag gets a special shout-out in City Council just in time for its 100th birthday. We mark Chicago Flag Day by exploring its evolving design, history and popularity.

‘Ask Amy’ Author Tells (Almost) All in New Memoir

Amy Dickinson tells us about her new book “Strangers Tend to Tell Me Things: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Coming Home.” 

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Ameya Pawar: ‘More Money Doesn’t Always Mean You Win’

The Chicago alderman joins host Eddie Arruza to discuss his run for Illinois governor.

Delinquent Taxpayers Face Ballooning Interest Payments in Cook County

Why Cook County property owners who are eight months delinquent in paying taxes are about to owe major fees to private companies.

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April 3, 2017 - Full Show

Watch the April 3, 2017 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

For These Chicago Kids, Time is ‘Write’ for Cursive Clubs

It’s rarely taught in schools anymore, so kids today are joining cursive clubs. But a state legislator is moving to once again make cursive lessons mandatory. 

Documentary Puts Legendary Chicago Bluesman in Spotlight

Celebrating the life and musical legacy of Chicago blues legend Sam Lay.

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Viewer Feedback: ‘There Are No Plans’

Does President Donald Trump have a plan for Chicago violence? We hear from viewers.

MSNBC’s Chris Hayes on Why Some Americans Live in ‘A Colony in a Nation’

The Emmy Award-winning television host writes about the drastic disparities between black and white Americans in his just-published book. 

March 30, 2017 - Full Show

Watch the March 30, 2017 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Viewer Feedback: ‘Chicago State is a Proven, Repeated Failure’

Viewers reflect on Chicago State University’s crisis, WBEZ reporter Natalie Moore’s report on the Chicago Housing Authority, and the ethics of zoos.

Gaelynn Lea Strikes a Chord with ‘Tiny Desk’ Win, Advocacy Work

The violinist and songwriter beat more than 6,000 entrants to be the ultimate winner of NPR’s 2016 Tiny Desk Contest.

Mental Health Workers Tackle Unseen Effects of Chicago Violence

The staggering violence in some Chicago neighborhoods can't be measured by statistics alone. Mental health workers discuss the impact of repeated violence – and how to treat it.

New Nonprofit Gives Needy Kids Clothes They Can Be Proud Of

“Our model is that quality equals dignity. We want kids on the other end who are receiving these coats or shoes or pants to feel proud to wear them,” said Cradles to Crayons Executive Director Bernard Cherkasov. 

Police Union Chief on Talks with President Trump

During a meeting this week with police union leaders from across the country, President Donald Trump reportedly asked Dean Angelo, the head of Chicago’s police union, “What’s going on in Chicago?”