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How Chicago Police Department Can Address Suicide Rate Among Officers

The suicide rate among Chicago police officers is reportedly 60 percent higher than the national average. How can the department provide better mental health care?

Viewer Feedback: ‘We’ve Earned this Negative Attention’

Viewers weighed in on our story about a study looking at the root causes of gun violence. Hear the details when we read feedback from our website and social media accounts.

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February 9, 2017 - Full Show

Watch the Feb. 9, 2017 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Republican-Led Congress Hopes for Sweeping Change

U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger joins Chicago Tonight to discuss the federal appeals court's refusal to reinstate President Trump's travel ban and the Republican agenda.

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Iranian-Born Chicago Artist Reunites with Husband After Travel Ban

After a week of fear and stress, an Iranian-born Chicago artist was finally able to return to the U.S. following a court ruling that put an injunction on the president’s travel ban. Now she is sharing her story.

O’Hare Express Train, United Center L Stop Among Planned City Upgrades

An express train connecting Chicago’s O’Hare Airport to the Loop and a new CTA Green Line station blocks from the United Center are among the mayor’s plans for upgrading the city’s infrastructure.

Grammy Nominee Robbie Fulks Through the Years on WTTW

The 59th annual Grammy Awards are this Sunday and one of the nominees is Chicago singer-songwriter Robbie Fulks. We revisit our conversation and performance with him.

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Chris Kennedy Running for Governor

A new official entrant – with a familiar name – in the race for governor. Why Chris Kennedy says he’s in it to win it this time.

February 8, 2017 - Full Show

Watch the Feb. 8, 2017 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Next Steps in Case Against President’s Immigration Ban

How a federal appeals court could read the law on the president’s immigration ban. 

Blair Kamin Weighs in on $500M Willis Tower Renovation

Big changes are in the works for Willis Tower. Architecture critic Blair Kamin gives us his read on that and the latest on the South Works project.

Illinois Budget: ‘Grand Bargain’ or Bust?

Portions of the so-called “grand bargain” passed the Illinois Senate on Wednesday afternoon, but what’s been touted as a bipartisan deal received no Republican support. Is the whole package on the skids?

In Chicago, Iraqi Refugee Family Finds New Home, Support

Among the last refugees to enter the U.S. before President Trump signed his executive order on immigration was the Al-Obaidi family from Iraq. Chicago Tonight went to meet the family and the Chicagoans who are welcoming them.

Ask Geoffrey: Why Did Norwood Park Nix the Grid?

Navigating the Norwood Park neighborhood can be gnarly. Geoffrey Baer is here with all the twists and turns in this Northwest Side enclave’s history in this week’s edition of Ask Geoffrey.

After Petcoke, Community Confronts More Dangerous Pollutant: Manganese

For decades, residents on Chicago’s Far Southeast Side lived with clouds of black dust from nearby industrial sites. Now, the community faces a more dangerous pollutant: manganese.