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NASA Discovery Hints at Possibility of Ancient Life on Mars

A tantalizing discovery suggests that life could once have existed on Mars – and may still exist today. We get the latest on the red planet with Adler Planetarium astronomer Mark Hammergren.

Shedd Aquarium’s New Exhibit is All About Beauty

If, as they say, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, the beholder is given a lot to admire at the Shedd Aquarium’s newest exhibit, “Underwater Beauty.”

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‘How Do We Trust You With Our Children?’ Lawmakers Grill CPS Leaders on Sex Abuse Scandal

Nearly two dozen legislators grilled Chicago Public Schools officials for more than two hours Wednesday over the district’s mishandling of sexual abuse allegations going back at least a decade.

June 19, 2018 - Full Show

Watch the June 19, 2018 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

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Rauner Calls Separating Families ‘Wrong’ But Mum on Border Troops

Gov. Bruce Rauner weighs in on President Donald Trump’s controversial “zero tolerance” immigration policy.

Escalating Trade War Sparks Fear for Wall Street, US Consumers

Jitters on Wall Street as the U.S.-China trade war escalates. What it could mean for your wallet.

How Feasible is Boring Company’s Plan for O’Hare Express Train?

Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has vowed to get started on digging an 18-mile tunnel from Block 37 to O’Hare airport in the next three to four months. We discuss the plan with Deputy Mayor of Chicago Robert Rivkin.

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Ogden, Jenner Elementary Schools Prepare to Merge as School Year Ends

From neighbors to roommates: How two Chicago schools are getting ready to merge as summer break begins.

Making Baby Walleye in Cook County

Though not a terribly romantic process, walleye breeding at the Cook County Forest Preserve District produces thousands of young fish for county lakes. We take a closer look.

Most Breast Cancer Patients Can Forgo Chemotherapy, Study Finds

Meet a Loyola University Chicago oncologist who co-authored a new study on breast cancer and chemotherapy – and a patient already benefiting from its findings.

Video: Elizabeth Brackett’s Extraordinary Life and Career

As part of our celebration of Elizabeth Brackett’s life and legacy, we look back at some of the work that made her such an important journalist to audiences in Chicago and around the country.

Elizabeth Brackett Medical Exam Scheduled for Tuesday

Exactly what happened to Elizabeth Brackett on Wednesday morning that led to her death Sunday may never be known: there are no known witnesses, and it is unclear whether nearby security cameras captured the incident.

Journalists Express Admiration for Elizabeth Brackett

We celebrate the career of Elizabeth Brackett with journalists who worked alongside her at WTTW: retired “Chicago Tonight” correspondent Rich Samuels, along with Carol Marin, Phil Ponce and Paris Schutz.

June 18, 2018 - Full Show

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Archive: John Callaway Interviews Elizabeth Brackett

As an interviewer, Elizabeth Brackett was known for her excellent preparation and probing questions. In late April 2009, the tables were turned when longtime “Chicago Tonight” host John Callaway directed the questions at her.