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Impeachment Arguments as Seen by Democrats, Trump Team

A look at the main points Democrats are making as they argue for President Donald Trump’s removal from office, and Trump’s response as the defense team pushes for his speedy acquittal.

Crain’s Headlines: Boeing Looks to Summer for 737 Max Approval

Bloomberg reports that Boeing is telling customers the grounded 737 Max jet won’t be approved to fly until June or July. That’s months later than previously anticipated.

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January 21, 2020 - Full Show

Watch the Jan. 21, 2020 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

Chicago Educator, Civil Rights Activist Reflects on Legacy of MLK

Martin Luther King Jr. was known for speaking out against racial segregation, voter disenfranchisement and economic inequality. We discuss his life and legacy with a man who marched with him: Paul Adams III.

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Decades After Congress Passes ERA, Its Future Still Unclear

Women take to the streets across the country just as Virginia passes the Equal Rights Amendment. What’s the future of the ERA?

Illinois Senators Elect New President: Oak Park’s Don Harmon

Illinois’ primary election isn’t until March, but perhaps the most consequential state race of the year has already taken place, as state senators on Sunday elected a new president: Sen. Don Harmon of Oak Park.

5G Could Eventually Transform Our World – But for Now, Think Faster Downloads

It’s being rolled out across Chicago with much fanfare, but when will the reality of 5G communication live up to the hype?

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Chicago Tribune Reporters Sound the Alarm on Newspaper’s Future

Two Chicago Tribune investigative reporters are speaking publicly about their fears for the company amid staff cuts and uncertainty over the hedge fund Alden Global Capital, now the largest shareholder of Tribune Publishing.

At the Art Institute, a Panoramic View of Andy Warhol’s Artistic Output

He was called the Pope of Pop – pop art, that is. Andy Warhol predicted 15 minutes of fame for everyone. His own fame lasted decades and has endured since his untimely death in 1987. We explore “Andy Warhol – From A to B and Back Again.”

Inside Odd Obsession: Chicago’s Volunteer-Run Video Library

Remember the days when watching a movie at home required a trip to the video rental store? Blockbuster is long gone, but there are still a few places to rent movies in Chicago, including this well-stocked shop in Bucktown.

January 20, 2020 - Full Show

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Local Efforts Underway to Help Earthquake Victims in Puerto Rico

For the past several weeks, Puerto Rico has seen more than two dozen high-magnitude earthquakes. One Chicago-based group has teamed up with people on the island to provide funding for resources, doctors and mental health aid.

Pay for Senior Teachers Still Unresolved, Months after CTU Strike Ended

Why the Chicago Teachers Union and the Chicago Board of Education are still at odds over the teacher’s contract.

Anti-Plastic Advocates Defend Cost of Chicago’s Proposed Single-Use Ban

Chicago aldermen have proposed a ban on single-use plastics and Styrofoam containers in an effort to cut down on plastic pollution. We learn more from Abe Scarr of the Illinois Public Interest Research Group, which helped craft the proposal.

Giuliani Associate: Trump Had Knowledge of Ukraine Pressure

A close associate of President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani is claiming Trump was directly involved in the effort to pressure Ukraine to investigate Democratic rival Joe Biden.