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Sales Dry Up for Boeing’s Grounded 737 Max Jets

Lawsuits mount and sales tumble in the aftermath of two deadly crashes involving Boeing’s 737 Max jet. Can the company repair its reputation? Commercial pilot Rob Mark weighs in.

April 8, 2019 - Full Show

Watch the April 8, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

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Illinois is Really Close to Legalizing Marijuana … Or Is It?

Gov. J.B. Pritkzer is counting on Illinois to legalize recreational marijuana as part of his proposed spending plan. The latest in the ongoing debate over legalization.

Economists Differ on Prospects for City, State Under Progressive Agenda

With Gov. J.B. Pritzker seeking a state graduated income tax and Mayor-elect Lori Lightfoot rethinking tax subsidies for controversial city projects, two economists offer their take on the local and national economy.

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Emanuel, Lightfoot Strike Deal on Lincoln Yards Vote, Rankling Aldermen

Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Mayor-elect Lori Lightfoot cut a deal on Lincoln Yards, confusing aldermen who were set to make a key vote Monday.

Bleacher Bum Turns Passion for Baseball into Art

A story from the Wrigley Field bleachers, where one fan’s love for a beer vendor turned her into a baseball artist. 

‘The Torture Machine’ Recounts 50 Years of Fighting Police Misconduct

From the murder of Fred Hampton to the Jon Burge torture ring, a new book by attorney Flint Taylor recounts the fight for justice in the face of racism and police misconduct in Chicago.

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Loyola Basketball: A History of Remarkable Ramblers Teams

Longtime Chicago sportswriter Fred Mitchell tells us about his new book as we look back at the Loyola Ramblers’ magical season – just one year ago – when they went all the way to the Final Four.

Renée Fleming: The Diva and Her Gowns

High-end designers have always been eager to dress the superstar soprano for both stage roles and concert performances. Renée Fleming tells us about those one-of-a kind creations.

What Keeps Chicago Mayor-Elect Lightfoot Awake at Night?

“I worry about our children growing up with so much trauma and fear. I worry about that a lot,” Mayor-elect Lori Lightfoot said during a one-on-one interview Friday with WTTW News.

Chicago Theater: 5 Shows to See in April

This spring season, Chicago theaters are in full bloom. Theater critic Hedy Weiss recommends new shows on Chicago-area stages, from fun musicals to serious dramas.

Chicago’s Top Cop Eddie Johnson on Smollett, Mayor-Elect Lightfoot

Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson weighs in on the Jussie Smollett investigation, and how he’ll work with Mayor-elect Lori Lightfoot.

South Side Home Movie Project Aims to Fill in Historical Gaps

A South Side native watches her long-forgotten home movies for the first time in 35 years. What was on them – and how the viewing was made possible.

Survey: Nearly Half of Chicago Seniors Have Considered Moving Away

What do seniors want from Chicago Mayor-elect Lori Lightfoot? A new survey offers her a wish list.

CPS Elected School Board Advances in Springfield

To the delight of some advocacy groups and the Chicago Teachers Union, state representatives voted Thursday to move Chicago to an elected school board structure.