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Could Trump, Sessions Derail Chicago’s Police Consent Decree?

Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan have entered into an agreement to reform the city’s police department. But U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions says it would increase Chicago homicides.

What Global Warming Could Mean for Lake Michigan

A United Nations report warns catastrophic consequences from global warming could come as early as 2040. Local scientists share their perspectives.

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Oct. 10, 2018 - Full Show

Watch the Oct. 10, 2018 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

Ask Geoffrey: What Happens to a Church’s Artwork When It Closes?

With its ever-changing demographics, Chicago has seen many churches close in the last 50 years. A viewer wants to know what happens to the art and sculptures inside those churches as they near their last days.

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Remembering Longtime Newsman Warner Saunders

As Chicago mourns the loss of the Emmy Award-winning journalist, we revisit his memorable interview with John Callaway in 1980.

Photographer Donates His Talents to Help Dogs Get Adopted

More than 6,000 dogs were taken in by the city’s animal shelter last year. How one local animal lover is focusing his lens on the challenge of finding them permanent homes.

New Book Examines Government Policies’ Impact on Residential Segregation

It’s long been believed that residential segregation was a result of personal choices. But a new book argues segregation happened by design.

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‘Boys, Boys’: Rauner, Pritzker Get Nasty in Debate

The latest joint appearance by Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner and Democratic challenger JB Pritzker came Tuesday before the editorial board of the Chicago Sun-Times.

Oct. 9, 2018 - Full Show

Watch the Oct. 9, 2018 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

The Weird and Fanciful Art of the Hairy Who

A new show at the Art Institute explores the work of a group of Chicago artists who made a strong impression on the art world in the 1960s.

‘On the Future’ Explores Prospects, Perils of Humanity’s Future

A renowned astrophysicist explores the challenges facing Earth – and the prospect of life beyond it – in his new book “On the Future.”

Chicago Aldermen Weigh In on City’s Unrelenting Gun Violence

President Donald Trump says “there’s no reason” for recent shootings in Chicago. We speak with two aldermen about the gun violence in their communities and what can be done to stop it.

Defense Attorney Daniel Herbert Says Van Dyke Was ‘Sacrificial Lamb’

The former Chicago cop and Cook County prosecutor who represented Jason Van Dyke talks about the trial, the verdict and prospects for an appeal.

Sean M. Morrison: Candidate for Cook County Commissioner, 17th District

“I bring a small business owner’s pragmatic perspective to the Cook County Board where I have consistently advocated for fiscal responsibility, innovative reform measures and pro‐growth economic policies,” Sean M. Morrison says. Learn more about this candidate.

Abdelnasser Rashid: Candidate for Cook County Commissioner, 17th District

“I see this as an opportunity for me to translate my experience – and my passion for fairness and justice – into the work of this important office,” says Abdelnasser Rashid. Learn more about this candidate.