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Lawmakers Considering How to Pay for an Education Funding Overhaul

Though the state is spending more money on education this year than in the past seven years at least, some advocates argue it's still not enough, and the way we spend that money is inequitable. Thursday, we report on how lawmakers are working to change that.

‘Hamilton’ Creator Lin-Manuel Miranda: Chicago is Best Theater Town

“Hamilton” creator Lin-Manuel Miranda talks about Chicago, “Sesame Street” and his theatrical blockbuster.

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Viewer Feedback: ‘Let’s Talk Jobs and Education Equity’

We got a flood of reaction to our Tuesday special about solutions to violence in Chicago. Hear what viewers had to say when we read feedback from the "Chicago Tonight" website, and our Facebook and Twitter pages.

Chicago Police Department to Boost Force by 1,000

The ranks of the Chicago Police Department are about to swell. Superintendent Eddie Johnson announced Wednesday the hiring of 1,000 new police officers, detectives and sergeants.

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Education Funding in Illinois: How the Evidence-Based Model Works

One way to achieve the goal of providing an “adequate” education to all Illinois school children? Spending much more money per child. We crunch the numbers.

Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria Cooking Up a Big Change

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria is adding a major new investor to its recipe for success. We serve up the latest with Crain's Chicago Business managing editor Ann Dwyer. 

September 21, 2016 - Full Show

Watch the Sept. 21, 2016 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

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How Federal Authorities Assess Risk in a Post-9/11 World

We look at what the recent bombings in New York and New Jersey say about counterterrorism efforts in the U.S.

Fed Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged, Janet Yellen Responds to Trump

Federal Reserve chief Janet Yellen rejects the notion that the Fed plays politics when deciding interest rate policy.

Hedy Weiss Reviews: ‘In the Heights,’ ‘Wonderful Town,’ More

“In the Heights” hits the stage in a homegrown Chicago production. Hedy Weiss reviews the first show by the creator of “Hamilton,” plus musicals at the Goodman Theatre and three suburban theaters.

Violence in Chicago: A Special Edition of ‘Chicago Tonight’

Community leaders from around Chicago join us for an hourlong conversation about the root causes of Chicago's violence, and what can be done to stop it.

September 19, 2016 - Full Show

Watch the Sept. 19, 2016 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Ouster of CSU President, Steep Severance Raise Questions

What's behind the $600,000 severance package for the president of cash-strapped Chicago State University? And why was the president asked to leave after just nine months?

Garry McCarthy Says He Was Against Releasing Laquan McDonald Video

Chicago's former top cop speaks out and raises some eyebrows by saying how he would have handled the Laquan McDonald situation.

London Mayor talks Trump, Clinton and the Politics of Inclusion

London Mayor Sadiq Khan on being elected the first Muslim to lead a major Western capital, and what he makes of U.S. presidential politics.