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The Dark Side of Social Media: Is Your Data Safe?

Facebook is facing backlash in the wake of a data privacy scandal. University of Chicago computer science professor Ben Zhao shares his perspective.

2020 Census Citizenship Question ‘Politically Motivated,’ Say Officials

The United States Census is not often a hot-button issue, but it’s recently been thrust into the center of controversy.

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Bryan Adams: ‘Pretty Woman’ Collaboration ‘A Magical Thing’

Songwriter Bryan Adams and other members of the creative team behind “Pretty Woman: The Musical” talk about the intersection of pop music, movies and musicals.

Rare ‘Head of Christ’ Originals Found in Chicago Thrift Store Sell for $135K

Two years after finding a pair of rare artworks in a Chicago thrift store, Paul Beaty has sold them for a combined $135,000 to an author in Colorado. The two connected after seeing a Chicago Tonight story in February about the discovery.

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March 28, 2018 - Full Show

Watch the March 28, 2018 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

$8.5 Billion O’Hare Expansion Cleared for Takeoff

Get ready for lots of construction at O’Hare for the next several years: The city and airline executives officially sign a $8.5 billion deal to expand the airport. That and more news from a busy day at City Council.

City Council Approves Ordinance Banning Future Manganese Operations

An ordinance to protect residents from a potentially brain-damaging pollutant is passed by the City Council. But does it go far enough?

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Businessman, Philanthropist Willie Wilson Makes 2nd Bid for Chicago Mayor

It might be hard to believe, but Chicago is less than one year away from its next mayoral election. Willie Wilson talks about why he’s looking to unseat Mayor Rahm Emanuel.

Doctor’s Memoir ‘This Narrow Space’ Details Care in Complicated City

What it’s like to practice medicine in Jerusalem, one of the most religiously and politically complicated cities on Earth. A discussion with Dr. Elisha Waldman about his new memoir.

Ask Geoffrey: How Now, Chicago Cows?

Some 20 years after they stampeded along Michigan Avenue, Chicagoans are still moo-ved by the memory of Cows on Parade. Geoffrey Baer revisits the 1999 art project.

March 27, 2018 - Full Show

Watch the March 27, 2018 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Loyola Ramblers Relaxed Before Final Four Journey

Loyola suits up for its final practice before heading to San Antonio for a Final Four date with Michigan.

Should College Athletes Be Paid? A Chicago Economist Weighs In

As the Loyola Ramblers go to the Final Four, the question of paying college athletes resurfaces.

Globe-Trotting Local Curator to Lead Next Chicago Architecture Biennial

Chicago as the global center for the future of architecture. Meet Yesomi Umolu, the new artistic leader of the next Chicago Architecture Biennial.

Chicago Punk Rock Musicians with Unexpected Day Jobs

The story of one local punk band whose members’ lives have gone in some surprising directions.