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Tax Credit Extension Aims to Cement Film Industry’s Local Foothold

Chicago has become a major player in attracting TV and film productions of all shapes and sizes. The heads of the Illinois and Chicago film offices discuss the role a tax credit extension plays in getting productions made locally.

Chicago Lab Creates Cutting-Edge Bionic Prosthetics

Advances in prosthetics mean that in the not-too-distant future it’s possible that people who have lost a limb could receive a fully functional robotic replacement. And a lab in Chicago is leading the way to the future.

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Aug. 5, 2019 - Full Show

Watch the Aug. 5, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

Prescription Imports, Drug Prices Revealed: Trump’s Health Care Plans

As Democratic contenders for the White House battle it out over their visions for transforming health care in America, President Donald Trump continues to try to position himself as responsible for bringing down costs.

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Report: Obama Center Will Have ‘Adverse Effect’ on Jackson Park

We discuss the future of the Obama Presidential Center with Ghian Foreman, president and CEO of Emerald South Economic Development Collaborative; and University of Illinois at Chicago professor David Stovall.

Puerto Rican Community Leaders Discuss Island’s Political Future

After weeks of protests and demonstrations calling for his resignation, Puerto Rican Gov. Ricardo Rosselló is expected to step down Friday. How local Puerto Rican communities are responding to the political uncertainty.

Modern Manet: Beauty, Fashion and Intimacy in New Show at Art Institute

For its big summer show this year, the Art Institute takes a fresh look at the early modern artist, Edouard Manet. We tour the show.

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Deep Frydays: Fry the Rainbow

Like the city itself, the Rainbow Cone is a painterly masterpiece of colors and tastes, each separate and distinct, which together somehow become more than the sum of their parts. 

The Remarkable Life of the ‘Legendary Harry Caray’

The longtime White Sox and Cubs broadcaster is the subject of a new book. Author Dan Zminda joins us to discuss “The Legendary Harry Caray: Baseball’s Greatest Salesman.”

Debate Takeaways: Democratic Divisions Intensify

The evening marked some of the toughest attacks California Sen. Kamala Harris has faced as a candidate. The exchanges were part of a broader ideological fight for the future of the Democratic Party.

Spotlight Politics: What Will Former Union Boss Coli Tell the Feds?

A big-time labor leader is cooperating with federal agents. Our politics team weighs in on that and more in our weekly roundtable.

Fed Cuts Interest Rates for First Time Since 2008 Recession

While the U.S. economy continues its record-breaking expansion, some wonder whether the Fed reacted to softening global markets or perhaps even pressure from President Donald Trump.

Art Show Highlights Sheldon Peck’s Passion for Painting, Human Rights

We visit a local house on the route of the Underground Railroad that was built by a man who was also an accomplished painter of early Illinoisans.

Capital One Data Breach Leaves Millions Vulnerable

Another day, another data breach. This time, Capital One admits that more than 100 million of its credit card users have had their personal data hacked.

In Chicago, TIF Revenues Soaring

The city of Chicago could be in line for a giant windfall of tax revenue, just in time to face down a $700 million budget gap.