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August 24, 2016 - Full Show

Watch the August 24, 2016 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Gourmet Mushrooms Grow in Old Meatpacking Plant

In this food-crazy town, more and more chefs are looking for locally grown produce for their menus. Now they can get gourmet, specialty mushrooms grown in the heart of Chicago. Jay Shefsky went to check it out.  

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Despite Lead in Polls, Maintaining Unity Still an Issue for Democrats

Hillary Clinton may be riding high in the polls but tensions between her and the progressive left of her party remain. What do Democrats need to do to maintain party unity?

Making Sense of Illinois’ Changing Health Care Landscape

A growing number of health insurance companies are pulling out of Obamacare. Checking out the latest on the Affordable Care Act.  

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Actor Kevin Bacon Speaks With Young Chicago Authors

We hear from actor Kevin Bacon about helping out a group of young Chicago authors known as the Bomb Squad.

McDonald’s Wins Big at Rio 2016 Olympics

Olympic athletes are lovin' McDonald's at the Rio games. That story and more from Crain's Chicago Business.

Trump Shakes Up Staff as Campaign Tries to Broaden Base

Some conservatives are questioning whether the latest campaign moves will help Donald Trump broaden his base of support.

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How Playboy Magazine Created a Taste for Architecture and Design

We revisit an exhibition in suburban Elmhurst that examines how Playboy exposed its readers to new concepts in architecture and design.

What Macy’s Store Closings Might Mean for Retail Industry at Large

Macy's is closing 100 stores. Will other traditional retailers follow suit?

Talk of September Rate Hike by Fed Knocks Stocks off Record High

Stocks retreat from Monday's record high. Is a correction coming? And is it time to move some of your money out of stocks and into something safer?

New Life for Once-Neglected Stretch of Michigan Avenue

Despite the high-profile status you might think comes with a Michigan Avenue address, a stretch of the historic street has long been in need of some love. Chicago Tribune architecture critic Blair Kamin joins us with details.

Innovation, Sustainability Key to Future of Farming in Illinois

Tomatoes and salad greens that are served in upscale Chicago restaurants are grown in Ogle County, Illinois. We visit the source.

Police Union President on O’Neal Shooting, Persistent Violence

The death toll after another weekend includes the son of a Chicago police officer. Dean Angelo joins us to discuss combating violence and ongoing efforts at police reform.

Copyright Cases Involving Illegal Porn Downloads Surge in Northern Illinois

Northern Illinois sees a huge surge in the number of people being sued for downloading pornography. A look at why so many local people are being targeted.

Chris Thile on Hosting ‘A Prairie Home Companion,’ Punch Brothers

Mandolin great Chris Thile is set to take over for Garrison Keillor on “A Prairie Home Companion.” We revisit our recent conversation about what the new host has planned, and listen to him perform a song.