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Nov. 14, 2018 - Full Show

Watch the Nov. 14, 2018 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

Responding to Hate Speech in Schools

A recent spike in hate incidents at Oak Park and River Forest High School leads to a community march – and a criminal charge. A teacher and administrator tell us how they’re responding.

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Where Do Illinois Republicans Go From Here?

President Donald Trump has been vocal on the topic of where the GOP stands, but where do Republicans in Illinois think they’re headed?

Is Rent Control the Fix for Affordable Housing in Chicago?

Chicago voters overwhelmingly favor lifting the state’s ban on rent control, but is it really the way to more affordable housing?

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Lawmakers Vote to Raise Smoking Age, Despite Rauner’s Objections

Gov. Bruce Rauner – once known for exerting an iron grip over Republican legislators that had them follow him in lockstep – got a taste Wednesday of his lame-duck status.

Ask Geoffrey: The History of Houseboats on the Chicago River

Geoffrey Baer floats through a bygone colony of houseboats that once populated our city’s favorite Y-shaped waterway in this encore edition of Ask Geoffrey.

Veto Session Begins; Madigan on Board With Pritkzer’s Plans for Pot, Taxes

A week after Illinois Democrats’ decisive general election victories, Illinois lawmakers returned to the capitol Tuesday for the start of the annual fall veto session.

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Nov. 13, 2018 - Full Show

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Former NATO Ambassador Says Trump Abdicating Global Leadership

In his new book, Ivo Daalder argues that President Donald Trump has chosen to abandon America’s leadership role in the world just as China is becoming more assertive on the global stage.

Hats and ‘Bracelets’ Gone Berserk: The Wildly Creative Wares of John Koch

He’s been making hats and gloves for 45 years, but they’re not designed to keep us warm. Meet the man behind some eye-catching creations.

Landmark Musical ‘Miss Saigon’ Returns to Chicago, Turns 30

Decades after it premiered in London, the mega-musical “Miss Saigon” is still captivating audiences around the world. Meet three of the stars from the new touring production.

New Exercise Guidelines: Move More, Sit Less, Start Younger

New federal guidelines stress that any amount and any type of exercise helps health. “Doing something is better than doing nothing,” said Dr. Donald Lloyd-Jones of Northwestern University.

Uber’s Top Lawyer on ‘Concrete Actions’ to Curb Sexual Misconduct

Ride-hailing giant Uber releases a comprehensive plan to document – and ultimately curb – incidents of sexual misconduct within its ranks. We speak with the company’s chief legal officer Tony West.

Scooter Sharing: How It Works, and Why Some Are Worried

Electric scooters are growing in popularity across the country, and now leaders of scooter-sharing companies – and residents themselves – want to bring them to Chicago.

Nov. 12, 2018 - Full Show

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