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Daniel Ellsberg Reveals Secrets of America’s ‘Doomsday Machine’

He leaked the Pentagon Papers expediting the end of the Vietnam war, but Daniel Ellsberg now reveals another big secret in his new book, “The Doomsday Machine: Confessions of a Nuclear War Planner.”

Photographer Captures Snowy Owl Along Lake Michigan

An owl loving Chicago photographer takes us along as he shoots a majestic snowy owl during the last “invasion” in 2014.

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Food Stamps Restored for 25K in Time for Christmas

The Illinois Department of Human Services announced Thursday that Link cards, which serve as a sort of debit card for food stamps, will be loaded with credit Thursday or Friday. 

Experts’ Tax Tips on What to Do Before Tax Code Changes

Congress has passed the most significant tax code reform since Ronald Reagan was president. How will the sweeping overhaul impact your bottom line? We get advice and tax tips from two experts. 

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How the Federal Tax Overhaul Could Affect You

One change expected to hit individuals in states like Illinois particularly hard: A $10,000 limit on the amount of state and local taxes that can be deducted from your federal taxes. Previously, that deduction was uncapped. 

Dec. 20, 2017 - Full Show

Watch the Dec. 20, 2017 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

WBEZ: Families Accuse State of Negligence in Veterans Home Deaths

Thirteen veterans have died of Legionnaires' disease since 2015 at a state-run veterans home in Quincy. A new report by WBEZ reveals Illinois' top health official warned of the seriousness of the outbreak days before it was made public.

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Chicago's Top DEA Official Retiring After 30 Years

After a storied career of bringing down drug kingpins such as Mexico’s Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán, Chicago’s top federal drug enforcement official Dennis Wichern is calling it quits.

Holiday Movies: What to See in Theaters and What to Skip

From the quirky coming-of-age story “Lady Bird” to the latest in the Star Wars saga, we have some holiday movie reviews.

From Relapse to Purpose: Program Provides More than Jobs

Starting Thursday, Cook County probation officers will have a new place to refer some of the 20,000 people on probation. For many of them, finding work is critical to staying out of trouble with the law.

Ask Geoffrey: The Early (and Late) Birds of Union Station

Geoffrey Baer shines a light on a pair of hooded statues at Union Station and some old-fashioned security technology in this week’s edition of “Ask Geoffrey.”

Cook County Assessor Berrios Faces More Heat

A government watchdog group is calling for oversight of Cook County Assessor Joe Berrios and the way his office assesses property values. 

Dec. 19, 2017 - Full Show

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Art Institute Highlights Revolutionary Art from Soviet Union

An exhibit at the Art Institute of Chicago features the artistic outpouring of Russian artists after the October Revolution of 1917, the coup that brought the Soviet Union into being more than a century ago.

Holiday Theater in Chicago: Alternative Picks from Hedy Weiss

Hedy Weiss reviews alternative holiday shows on Chicago stages—with not a “Nutcracker” or “Christmas Carol” in sight.