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Looking at the Intersection of Comedy and Politics

Monday's presidential debate sparked some laughs. We look at how comedians have tackled this election, what's resonated and what has fallen flat. 

New Managing Editor at Chicago Sun-Times on What’s Ahead for Newspaper

The Chicago Sun-times has a new managing editor. We'll talk with him and the paper's publisher and editor-in-chief about what's ahead for the city's oldest continuously published daily newspaper.  

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Library’s Artifacts Offer Behind-the-Scenes Look at Alexander Hamilton

The runaway hit musical "Hamilton" premieres Tuesday in Chicago, but the Founding Father has been well represented here for a long time. We show you some original artifacts pertaining to Alexander Hamilton.

Discussing the Future of Autonomous Automobiles

The arrival of driverless cars is shifting into high gear. They've already pulled into Pittsburgh–should Chicago give them the green light? A transportation engineer tells us about the future of autonomous automobiles.   

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September 26, 2016 - Full Show

Watch the Sept. 26, 2016 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

U.S. Attorney Zachary Fardon Speaks Out on Police Misconduct

Will there be federal charges against the police officers involved in the potential Laquan McDonald cover-up? Find out what U.S. Attorney Zachary Fardon has to say about his office's role in prosecuting police misconduct.

Chicago’s At-Risk Youth: Are Mentoring Programs the Answer?

The mayor makes mentoring programs a centerpiece of his anti-violence strategy. How much impact could they have?

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CTU Overwhelmingly Votes to Authorize Teacher Strike

More than 95 percent of Chicago Teachers Union members who participated in last week’s three-day authorization vote said they were in favor of another work stoppage. 

Clinton-Trump Debate: What to Look For as Candidates Square Off

Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump will share the stage for the first time at Monday's presidential debate. A primer on what to look for during the highly anticipated event. 

Conservation Group Launches Project to Restore North Side Sanctuary

It's one of the most beautiful locations in one of the busiest areas of Chicago, but Lincoln Park's North Pond is not in good health. We revisit a proposal for a major makeover.

September 22, 2016 - Full Show

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Emanuel: Chicago Gun Violence is ‘Not Beyond Our Ability to Solve’

Mayor Rahm Emanuel delivers one of the most anticipated speeches of his tenure at Malcolm X College on the city's Near West Side.

Ask Geoffrey: What is the Status of the Former Spire?

In this week's edition of “Ask Geoffrey,” find out the “hole” story about the spire that was not to be.

Aldermen React to Mayor Emanuel’s Speech on Violence

As the city faces its worst spate of violence in many years, will the mayor's new proposals and initiatives turn the tide of Chicago's violent crime once and for all?

Storytelling Gives New Strength to Couple Dealing with Alzheimer’s

A couple dealing with Alzheimer's finds strength and rekindled love in a storytelling workshop for dementia patients at Northwestern University.