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Are City Employees Abusing Medical Leave?

Nearly half of 911 dispatchers are taking sick leave on a day-to-day basis. We examine why that's happening and how much it may be costing taxpayers in overtime costs.

New Sculpture by Yoko Ono Seeks to ‘Give Peace a Chance’

Artist and activist Yoko Ono visits Chicago and provides Jackson Park with a new public sculpture that’s being called “a landmark for peace.”

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Sniff it Out: New Book Follows Dogs ‘Into a World of Smell’

From service dogs to household companions, a new book looks inside the complex world of a dog’s nose.

Final Debate a Contentious, Ill-Tempered Affair

Donald Trump refuses to say he whether he will accept the results of the election. PBS “NewsHour” correspondent Lisa Desjardins joins us with the latest news from a contentious campaign.

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Viewer Feedback: ‘There Are Far More Pressing Needs for Money’

An alderman’s plans for extending the 606 bike trail got viewers talking. Hear what they had to say when we read feedback from the Chicago Tonight website, and our Facebook and Twitter pages.

Human Service Backlog Leaves Mentally Ill Sitting in Jail

Twenty Cook County defendants deemed unfit to stand trial are to be placed in a mental health facility. So why are they sitting in jail instead?

October 19, 2016 - Full Show

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

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Trump, Clinton Face Off: Debate Prep, Tactics and Possible Pitfalls

Donald Trump attacks the media, and his accusers, as Hillary Clinton finds herself with a lead in national polls. A preview of what might be in store for Wednesday's final debate.

Augmented Reality App Offers New Look at Eastland Disaster

A remarkable new app brings us face-to-face with the 1915 Chicago tragedy.

In East Chicago, Fallout from Toxic Soil Runs Deep in Community

East Chicago residents are getting the toxic soil dug out of their yards. But why has it taken the EPA so long to begin cleaning up these neighborhoods?

Civil Rights Icon on America’s Racial Divide, Then and Now

Ruby Bridges became a civil rights icon at the age of 6, when she became the first African-American child to attend a previously all-white elementary school in New Orleans. She joins us in discussion.

Ask Geoffrey: What’s the Plan for Lake Calumet?

Lake Calumet has changed shape and purpose many times over the years. Geoffrey Baer takes a look at its past and future in this week’s edition of Ask Geoffrey.

Local Officials Scoff at Trump’s Claims of ‘Rigged Election’

How difficult is large-scale voter fraud, and how are Illinois officials assuring the integrity of the upcoming election?

October 18, 2016 - Full Show

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Vintage Sculpture ‘Concrete Traffic’ Goes for a Joyride

A concrete Cadillac goes for a spin. We look at the restoration of this unusual work of art–and how it cemented its reputation.