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Head of Chicago Police Union Sounds Alarm on Consent Decree

Are Chicago police officers ready for the reforms ordered by a new consent decree? We hear from Kevin Graham, president of the Chicago Fraternal Order of Police.  

Chicago’s Big-Time Business Club Calls for State Tax Increase

A new report from the Civic Committee of the Commercial Club of Chicago recommends a 1-percent increase in the state income tax. 

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Mobile Carriers Tout Upcoming 5G Networks. How Fast is That?

Blazing speeds are reportedly coming to your devices with 5G. Chicago Tribune technology reporter Ally Marotti tells us what to expect – and when.

Jazz Enthusiast Brings Passion to New Book ‘The Jazz Alphabet’

We learn the ABCs of jazz with Chicago author and illustrator Neil Shapiro, whose new book is a “work of love” – and an ode to the greats.

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Spotlight Politics: More Stories of Aldermen Behaving Badly

Chicago aldermen are caught up in some questionable or unscrupulous behavior, as the campaign for mayor gets down and dirty. Carol Marin, Paris Schutz and Amanda Vinicky have details in this week’s roundtable.

Chicago Police Watchdog: ‘Every Profession’ Has a Code of Silence

There’s been a lot of talk in Chicago about police reform and a police code of silence. Sydney Roberts, the head of the city’s police watchdog agency, weighs in on the newly approved federal consent decree.

Feb. 6, 2019 - Full Show

Watch the Feb. 6, 2019 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

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Ask Geoffrey: How Does Edens Expressway Stay Billboard-Free?

Most Chicago-area expressways are littered with billboards. How did one expressway escape the same fate? Geoffrey Baer drives by with the answer to that and other viewer questions in this encore edition of “Ask Geoffrey.”

Political Messaging in the Age of Deeply Partisan Politics

The season for political messaging is in swing, but how can politicians – especially those running in highly competitive races for Chicago mayor or alderman – break through? 

Owners of Logan Square Restaurant Add Surcharge to Menu

There’s a new restaurant trend emerging across the U.S.: a surcharge that’s added to customers’ checks. The owners of one local restaurant say it’s the best way to help their workers. Here’s a taste of how it works.

Illinois Democrats Poised to Raise Minimum Wage to $15 by 2025

For the first time since taking full control of Illinois government, Democrats in Springfield are poised to flex their political muscles by quickly passing a statewide hike in the minimum wage.

Feb. 5, 2019 - Full Show

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Conversion of Logan Square Church into Apartments Sparks Gentrification Debate

As religious congregations shrink, churches all over the city are being shuttered and converted into luxury residences. But not everyone is happy with the results. 

Russia Vows New Missile Systems as US Withdraws from Nuclear Treaty

Russia’s announcement that it plans to build two new land-based missile launch systems follows the U.S. decision to withdraw from a decades-old nuclear treaty. 

President Trump to Deliver 2nd State of the Union Address

President Donald Trump delivers his second State of the Union address Tuesday night following a historic 35-day government shutdown.