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West Town Textile Studio Finds Common Threads with Community

On Chicago’s West Side, an artist-run production weaving mill and a social service agency work together to weave adults with intellectual disabilities into the fabric of their community. 

Chinese New Year is Here: What’s in Store for the Year of the Dog?

Friday marks the start of the Chinese New Year and ushers in the Year of the Dog. We discuss the history and traditions of the vibrant holiday and festival.

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Suspect in Fatal Shooting of Police Commander Bauer Held Without Bond

A Cook County judge has denied bond for Shomari Legghette, a four-time felon charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of Chicago Police Department Commander Paul Bauer this week.

Rauner Re-election Budget Plan Puts Burden on Local Governments

Gov. Bruce Rauner on Wednesday laid out a $37.6 billion spending plan that heavily relies on the income tax increase he constantly bemoans and calls for balancing the budget largely by shifting costs to local governments.

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Feb. 14, 2018 - Full Show

Watch the Feb. 14, 2018 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Von Steuben Robotics Team Leads the Way for Girls in Science

Meet the team from Von Steuben High School that’s on its way to the prestigious U.S. Open Robotics Championship.

What Does Illinois’ Fiscal Watchdog Think of Rauner’s Budget Plan?

Laurence Msall, president of the Civic Federation, shares his thoughts on Gov. Bruce Rauner’s $37.6 billion spending plan.

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White House Photographer on Her Years ‘Chasing Light’

Amanda Lucidon talks about finding candid moments in formal settings. In her new book, she gathers some of her favorite images of then-first lady Michelle Obama.

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.

Slain CPD Officer Was ‘Part of the Fabric’ of Near North Community

The Chicago Police Department on Wednesday continued mourning the loss of 53-year-old Commander Paul Bauer a day after he was shot and killed in the line of duty.

Rare, Valuable Work of Art Purchased at Chicago Thrift Store

A Chicago man stumbles on a rare and valuable piece of art that is a close cousin to the most reproduced painting in history.    

Feb. 13, 2018 - Full Show

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A Closer Look at Trump’s Proposed Medicare, Medicaid Cuts

The new White House budget doesn’t match President Donald Trump’s campaign pledge to save Medicaid and Medicare “without cuts.” We discuss the proposed reforms.

North Side German Club Lets the Good Times Roll

Many immigrant communities in Chicago formed ethnic clubs to help maintain their traditions. One such club has celebrated the German tradition of Karneval for over a century. We take a look.

Comptroller Mendoza: State’s Bill Backlog Now $8.4 Billion

As Gov. Bruce Rauner prepares to give the final budget address of his four-year term, the state’s bill payer is sounding the alarm.