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Meet the ‘Mystery Man’ Behind Blago’s Commutation

Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich referred to Mark Vargas as the “mystery man” that led the effort to get him out of prison. But who is he? And why did he want to take on that case?

Fired Leaders of Lincoln Park High School Speak Out

Former school administrators John Thuet and Michelle Brumfield were ousted amid “multiple allegations of serious misconduct.” But in an exclusive interview with “Chicago Tonight,” they say CPS has told them nothing about those allegations.

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Million-Dollar Comics: Collector of Rare Comic Books in Chicago for C2E2

With a comic convention in town this weekend, we welcome comic book dealer Vincent Zurzolo – and his million-dollar collection.

Ask Geoffrey: The Old Kenwood ‘L’ Line

Chicago’s “L” lines are today operated by the centralized Chicago Transit Authority. But for many years, private companies actually ran and managed individual branches. Geoffrey Baer has the story of one of them.

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Black Fire Brigade Offers Free Training for EMTs, Paramedics and Firefighters

The Chicago Fire Department has long been overwhelmingly white, but that’s changing, in part due to discrimination lawsuits and, more recently, with the help of group that mentors and trains young first responders.

Cook County Jail Inmates Develop Plans for Business – and Life

If you needed to build a business, how quickly could you pull together a plan? What if you had to do it without access to the internet? These men did just that – in an atypical setting. Here’s how.

Crain’s Headlines: McDonald’s Fulton Market HQ for Sale

Chicago real estate developer Sterling Bay is looking to cash out on the fast-food giant’s headquarters. 

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February 27, 2020 - Full Show

Watch the Feb. 27, 2020 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

Lee Phillip Bell, Co-Creator of Popular Soaps, Dies at 91

Lee Phillip Bell, who co-created “The Young and the Restless” and “The Bold and the Beautiful” and hosted her own daytime talk show in Chicago for 33 years, has died. She was 91.

Coronavirus Rattles Markets: What it Means for the Economy

Global stock markets lost more than $3 trillion in value this week as investors fled amid growing concerns of a coronavirus pandemic. So what’s the outlook for the U.S. economy?

Spotlight Politics: Countdown to the March 17 Primary

In less than three weeks, Illinois voters will go to the polls. Will the state have a big role in weeding out the Democratic presidential field? And how will the contentious race for Cook County state’s attorney shake out?

Immigrant Seeking Asylum Finds ‘Second Mom’ in High School Counselor

We meet an immigrant teen seeking asylum, and the suburban community that’s lending a hand.

Search for ET Gets Boost From a Very Special Telescope

Are we really alone in the universe? A new effort to search for extraterrestrial life is underway.

CPS: Watchdog Report Highlights Need for Standardized Test Improvements

Whether or not Chicago Public Schools students are gaming a standardized test system was the topic of debate during Wednesday’s CPS board meeting.

Chinese Artworks Share Thoughtful Approach to Uncommon Materials

Spectacular artwork from China fills not one, but two Chicago museums. We visit the Smart Museum of Art and Wrightwood 659 for a look at “The Allure of Matter.”