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Lori Lightfoot Weighs in on Police Accountability, State Redistricting

The head of the Chicago Police Board on what it will take to change the culture of the department and restore public confidence.

Ranking Chicago’s Schools and Public Education Innovators

Chicago magazine is out with a new ranking of the best public schools in the Chicago area. We discuss the list, the methodology and public education innovators with features editor David McAninch.

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Emanuel Says He Plans ‘Major Address’ on Gun Violence

Acknowledging the historically high murder rate in Chicago this month, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel on Tuesday told “Chicago Tonight” that he is planning a major address in mid-September to deal with violence.

August 30, 2016 - Full Show

Watch the August 30, 2016 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

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Rhymefest on Being Treated ‘Disgustingly’ by Police Following Robbery

Carol Marin talks with Rhymefest about his mugging, what he thinks of the man who robbed him and how his treatment by police have change his perceptions about cops.

August 29, 2016 - Full Show

Watch the August 29, 2016 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Port of Chicago Privatization Plan Draws Critics

The Port of Chicago is looking to privatize its operations. But while the site needs a massive infusion of cash and upgrades, is privatization risking another city asset?

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IPRA to be Replaced With New Agency COPA

Just who will police the police? New details emerge on a proposal to replace the embattled Independent Police Review Authority with a new agency.

How to Make Sense of ‘The Five Life Decisions’

What career path to choose, who to marry, whether to have children. A University of Chicago economist tells us how basic economic principles can help you figure out life's biggest decisions.  

Study: Childhood Concussions Can Have Profound Long-Term Impacts

A new study finds that just one childhood concussion can have profound long-term impacts on health and educational attainment. That story and more from the world of science.

Grad Students Get Green Light to Unionize at Private Universities

Last week, the National Labor Relations Board gave graduate students at private universities the go-ahead to form collective bargaining units. What local students and schools impacted by the ruling have to say.

Recent Fatalities Raise Questions About Chicago Bike Safety

Four cyclists have been killed this summer in Chicago. Wednesday night, another was struck in a hit-and-run in the Loop. Join us for a discussion on bike safety with the advocacy director for the  Active Transportation Alliance.

Effort to End Gerrymandering in Illinois Officially Dead

The Illinois Supreme Court late Thursday evening ruled that the question of map drawing cannot appear before voters on the November ballot. The process will remain in the hands of state power brokers like House Speaker Michael Madigan.

August 25, 2016 - Full Show

Watch the August 25, 2016 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Sox Fans Guarantee New Naming Rights for Ballpark Will Be Mocked

The new name for U.S. Cellular Field is striking out with many White Sox fans. The story of how Guaranteed Rate Field came to be.