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How Will Runoff Election Results Impact Chicago Politics?

Candidates are making their final sprint toward Tuesday’s runoff election. Will voters show up? Carol Marin leads a political roundtable with three journalists who have followed the race closely.

Mayoral, Aldermanic Candidates Try to Close the Deal

Chicago’s historic 2019 election will soon be over, ushering in big changes to city government. 

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Frank Lloyd Wright’s Robie House Reopens After Massive Renovation

The Frederick C. Robie House – a masterpiece of Prairie School architecture – reopened to the public Friday after a multimillion-dollar restoration both inside and out.

What Would Sports Betting Look Like in Illinois?

A U.S. Supreme Court decision last year opened the door to state-authorized sports betting, and Illinois is hurrying to take advantage of it. 

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Radio Host, Former Ald. Cliff Kelley Steps Down from WVON Afternoon Gig

For a quarter century, he has parsed politics and discussed the issues impacting Chicago as afternoon radio talk show host on WVON. Cliff Kelley reflects on his career.

March 28, 2019 - Full Show

Watch the March 28, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

FoodQ Pilot Program Delivers Healthy Meals to Chicago Food Deserts

How a new meal delivery pilot program is trying to reduce hospital and doctor visits in Chicago neighborhoods where healthy eating is out of reach.

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Hometown Architect Jeanne Gang Lands O’Hare Project

A new global terminal at O’Hare will be filled with light, wood and trees. We take a closer look at the winning design and discuss the future of airport travel.

Celebrated Songwriter Alan Menken on Disney Movies, Musicals

In advance of his one-man show at the Auditorium Theatre, Alan Menken tells stories and sing songs from his astounding career in Hollywood and on Broadway.

Report: In US Prisons, Women Disciplined More than Men for Minor Offenses

Local journalists detail the discrepancy between the discipline of men and women in prisons across the U.S., including Illinois. We speak with Jessica Pupovac, lead reporter of the yearlong investigation.

Osundairo Brothers’ Former Attorney Speaks Out

Many people were surprised by the abrupt dismissal of charges against “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett. Among them, Gloria Schmidt, the former attorney for the brothers whose testimony was key to the case.

Kim Foxx Backs Dismissal of Charges in Jussie Smollett Case

“I stand behind how this office, and how I in particular, handled this case,” Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx said a day after felony disorderly conduct charges against “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett were dropped.

March 27, 2019 - Full Show

Watch the March 27, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

Aviation Officials Face Grilling Over 737 Max Crashes, Recall

Senators grill government officials and Boeing representatives following a global recall of the 737 Max plane. What the increased scrutiny – and a federal probe – could mean for the aviation industry.

Chicago Music Fan Turns Weekend Hobby Into Second Career

For more than 40 years, an employee of the Cook County clerk’s office has been moonlighting as a rock ‘n’ roll photographer. Now, he’s presenting his first-ever solo exhibition.