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Vintage Maps Offer Unique Perspective on Chicago History

Maps are more convenient than ever for finding the shortest route to your dinner reservation, but what do they tell us about the history of our city and state?

Delinquent Tax Deadline Looms for 45K Property Owners in Cook County

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas offers some last-minute tips ahead of the annual tax sale.

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Historian: White Power Movement Has Roots in the Vietnam War

In her book, “Bring the War Home,” Kathleen Belew argues that the white power movement is more organized than previously thought.

Illinois Inches Closer to a Graduated Income Tax

Gov. J.B. Pritzker says allowing the state to tax richer people at a higher rate is the only way to return financial stability to Illinois. We speak with supporters and opponents of the governor’s top legislative priority.

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Newly Discovered Photos Reveal Childhood of Groundbreaking Journalist

Dozens of old glass negatives found in the attic of a North Side home lead to a surprising discovery, just days before the house was scheduled to be torn down. 

May 1, 2019 - Full Show

Watch the May 1, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

Cold-Tolerant Crops a Safe Choice for Spring Planting

Unseasonably cold weather in Chicago has delayed the start of spring – at least in terms of planting, says organic gardener Jeanne Nolan. Here are some tips for your spring crops.

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Are Marriage and Non-Monogamy a Match?

What’s it like to date around while staying married? A Chicago writer shares her experiences diving into the world of consensual non-monogamy.

Legalizing Marijuana in Illinois: A Good or Bad Idea?

Some state lawmakers are scrambling to pass a bill legalizing recreational marijuana this month. Others are urging for a slowdown. We debate the pros and cons of legalization.

April 30, 2019 - Full Show

Watch the April 30, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

Beloved Rogers Park Restaurant Demolished

The iconic Heartland Cafe, which for more than 40 years sat at the corner of Glenwood and Lunt avenues in Rogers Park, is being torn down. We look back at its history as a community hub.

Report Projects Grim Future for Social Security, Medicare

If you’re expecting to receive Social Security benefits, brace yourself. Costs for Social Security are projected to exceed the program’s income next year, which means beneficiaries may not get all that’s been promised to them. 

World’s Fastest Supercomputer Being Built at Argonne National Lab

From brain mapping to climate modeling and beyond: the potential impact of a new supercomputer being developed in the Chicago area. 

Boeing CEO Faces Tough Questions at Shareholder Meeting

It’s been more than a month since the FAA grounded Boeing’s troubled 737 Max aircraft. This week, the head of the Chicago-based company addressed shareholders and reporters.

In ‘Charged,’ Journalist Looks at Role of Prosecutors in Mass Incarceration

A conversation with Emily Bazelon, an investigative journalist at the New York Times Magazine whose new book takes a hard look at how prosecutors contribute to overcharging and mass incarceration.