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March 21, 2019 - Full Show

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Mayoral Candidate Forum: Lightfoot vs. Preckwinkle

Mayoral candidates Lori Lightfoot and Toni Preckwinkle join us for a special edition of “Chicago Tonight” moderated by Phil Ponce and featuring a live studio audience. Watch the full video online.

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Renée Fleming Reflects on 25 Years with Lyric Opera

One of the world’s most renowned opera singers is marking a landmark anniversary in Chicago. We speak with superstar soprano Renée Fleming.

March 20, 2019 - Full Show

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Ice Fishing Derby Draws Hundreds to Chicago Area

Nearly 450 fishermen flocked to the 10th annual LVVA Ice Fishing Derby on Bangs Lake in north suburban Wauconda earlier this month. And we were there to catch the action.

Aldermen Seek to Curb Burke ‘Staff-Loaning’ Habit

The former chair of the City Council Committee on Finance is no stranger to scrutiny. But now, Ald. Ed Burke’s practice of loaning out employees to work for aldermen is coming under fire.

43rd Ward Candidate Forum: Incumbent Ald. Smith vs. Lindblom

In a North Side ward adjacent to the proposed site of the controversial Lincoln Yards development, two candidates fight for the 43rd Ward aldermanic seat. Incumbent Ald. Michele Smith and Derek Lindblom join us.

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March 19, 2019 - Full Show

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Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to Jason Van Dyke’s Prison Sentence

The Illinois Supreme Court’s decision comes one month after the state filed its request. With its ruling, former police Officer Jason Van Dyke will continue serving his 81-month prison sentence.

30th Ward Candidate Forum: Jessica Gutierrez

Ald. Ariel Reboyras has represented the 30th Ward since 2003 and is now facing Jessica Gutierrez, the daughter of former U.S. Rep. Luis Gutierrez, in his first runoff election.

Candidates for City Treasurer Play Nice With Just 2 Weeks Until Runoff

Qualifications and public banks. Those were the repeated subjects that came up during the treasurer’s forum Monday with candidates Melissa Conyears-Ervin and Ameya Pawar. Watch the full discussion.

March 18, 2019 - Full Show

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City Treasurer Candidate Forum: Conyears-Ervin vs. Pawar

Following a three-way battle to replace outgoing Treasurer Kurt Summers in the Feb. 26 election, Chicago voters will have to choose between two candidates in the April 2 runoff.

A New Champ is Crowned at the CPS Spelling Bee

Fifty-one students faced off Thursday in the annual citywide spelling competition, and a new champion was named to represent Chicago Public Schools in the Scripps National Spelling Bee. “Chicago Tonight” stopped by for a look.

March 14, 2019 - Full Show

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