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The Amazon Race: What HQ2 Win Would Mean for Chicago

Chicago may be on Amazon’s top 20 list, but what will it take to win it all – and at what cost?

Rare Triple Lunar Treat Includes Eclipse, Blood Moon

If the skies over Chicago cooperate over the next 12 hours, the moon will offer a very rare triple feature. 

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Chinese Scientists Cloned Monkeys. Are Humans Next?

China’s landmark cloning of primates has some worried it sets a dangerous precedent. We discuss the breakthrough – and what it could mean for the future of cloning.

Duerson Act Debate: Who Should Decide on Tackle Football for Kids?

Former pro football players are joining the effort to ban tackling in youth football. We talk pros and cons of the newly introduced Duerson Act.

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Jan. 29, 2018 - Full Show

Watch the Jan. 29, 2018 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Rauner, Ives Get Heated in Only Primary Matchup

The Republican candidates for governor squared off Monday for the first, and potentially only, time. 

The Mirage Tavern: Remembering the Undercover Series 40 Years Later

A phony tavern in 1970s Chicago exposed the city’s widespread corruption. We revisit the groundbreaking Chicago Sun-Times series with two of the journalists behind it.

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Block Museum Explores William Blake’s Influence on the Age of Aquarius

A who’s who of great artists and writers of the 20th century was influenced by one who died in semi-obscurity nearly 200 years ago. We take another look at “William Blake and the Age of Aquarius.”

Outcome Health Patches Up Feud with Investors

High-flying Chicago tech startup Outcome Health came crashing to Earth last year with investors. We get the latest from John Pletz, senior reporter at Crain’s Chicago Business.

2018 Academy Awards: A More Inclusive Age of the Oscars?

This year’s Oscar picks for best picture are an unusually mixed bag of genres, including the comedy-horror film “Get Out.” Two film critics weigh in on this year’s nominees.

Doomsday Clock Moves Closer to Midnight

For first time since the height of the Cold War, the hands of the Doomsday Clock, a symbolic indicator of how close we are to a global catastrophe, have been moved to 11:58 p.m. This is the closest the clock has been to midnight since 1953.

Jan. 25, 2018 - Full Show

Watch the Jan. 25, 2018 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Competition in Congress: A Primary Preview

Who will take U.S. Rep. Luis Guiterrez’s place in Washington? A preview of that highly competitive contest and others coming up next month.

Viewer Feedback: ‘The Pods Aren’t the Problem’

We got lots of reaction to our story about Tide Pods. The brightly colored laundry packs might look like candy to children, but have become part of a dangerous social media trend.

Chicago Restaurant Week Highlights 370 Spots to Dine

The 11th annual event kicks off Friday and features a record 370 restaurants this year, including 100 new additions. We get a preview of what’s on the menu.