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IPRA Chief on Police Accountability, New Oversight Agency

Sharon Fairley, the head of the city's Independent Police Review Authority, is here to talk about the new police oversight agency set to replace it.

Challenge and Change at The Second City

Second City cast members report racist audience outbursts, and some cast and management have left the venerable theater. We take a closer look at recent changes with theater critic Chris Jones.

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Eighth Blackbird Takes Flight at Arts Club of Chicago

The Grammy Award-winning ensemble Eighth Blackbird performs this weekend at the Arts Club of Chicago. We hear from them in conversation and performance.

Alderman’s Plan to Extend 606 Trail Faces Numerous Challenges

Chicago’s 606 trail is only a little over a year old and already there is an ambitious proposal to extend it. 

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Strike Deadline Looms for UNO Charter School Network, Teachers Union

The city narrowly missed a massive teachers’ strike last week, but another is brewing for parents at a major charter school operator.

October 17, 2016 - Full Show

Watch the Oct. 17, 2016 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Local Crafting Group Knits Refugees, Immigrants Together

Immigrant and refugee women find joy, companionship and healing in knitting. Jay Shefsky takes us to their workshop.  

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Last of Summer Crops Come Out, Winter Planting Begins

It's time to harvest the last of the summer crops in the WTTW garden before the first frost.

Toni Preckwinkle on 2017 Budget Goals, Soda Tax

A penny-per-ounce soda tax could be coming to Cook County. We talk with Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle about that and her 2017 budget goals.

Inside Out: New Book Spotlights Great Chicago Interiors

A new book gives the inside scoop on some of Chicago’s most beautiful buildings.

Viewer Feedback: ‘Horror Flick or a Crime Thriller?’

Just what genre is the new movie about House Speaker Michael Madigan? Hear what viewers had to say when we read feedback from the Chicago Tonight website, and our Facebook and Twitter pages.

Michael Madigan: The Movie

A new documentary about Michael Madigan is playing now in select theaters. What it reveals about the powerful House speaker, and who is behind it.

October 13, 2016 - Full Show

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Trump Responds to Misconduct Allegations, Clinton Campaign Emails Leaked

Donald Trump responds to allegations of misconduct from multiple women. “PBS NewsHour” correspondent Lisa Desjardins weighs in on this and more.

Times Are Changing: Bob Dylan Wins Nobel Prize in Literature

Iconic singer-songerwriter Bob Dylan wins the Nobel Prize in literature. We get reaction to the surprise choice.