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‘Genius’ Grant Winner Hopes to Shed Light on Segregation in US

Tough talk about segregation from MacArthur “genius” grant recipient and journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones.

Secret UFO Program Funded by Pentagon for Years

It might sound like an episode of “The X-Files,” but a story reported Saturday by the New York Times sheds light on an official Pentagon program that researched and investigated unidentified flying objects.

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Governor’s Race: Marshall’s Plan to Split State, Legalize Marijuana

Burr Ridge physician Dr. Robert Marshall tells us why he’s running for governor and discusses his plans for Illinois.

New Book Explores Dorothy Day’s Life as Mother, Grandmother

Author Kate Hennessy discusses her new book about Dorothy Day, her Catholic activist grandmother.

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Why 25K SNAP Recipients Are Suddenly Without Food Stamps

Individuals often drift in and out of the SNAP system intermittently, but the number who suddenly lost benefits spiked last month to 41,000 after recipients apparently missed a Nov. 5 deadline.

Dec. 18, 2017 - Full Show

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In Maria’s Wake, Young Puerto Rican Family Now Calls Chicago Home

It’s been three months since Hurricane Maria dealt a devastating blow to Puerto Rico, and the U.S. territory is still struggling.  How one young mother and her sons are restarting their lives in Chicago.

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Hiplet Is Not Your Grandmother’s Ballet

They’ve strutted across high-end runways and for fast-fashion TV commercials. Now, the Hiplet dancers are showing Chicago Tonight how they’ve worked for their success.

The Life and Landmarks of Chicago’s John Vinci

A new illustrated biography takes a close look at the life of the Chicago architect, preservationist and restorer of architectural masterpieces.

Preventing Sexual Harassment: What Companies Can Do

The “me too” campaign has ushered in a flood of allegations against prominent men. But whose job is it to make sure that rank-and-file workers are protected against sexual harassment?

‘The Accidental President’ Traces Early Truman Era

A.J. Baime’s new book makes the case that Harry S. Truman’s first four months as commander-in-chief were the most challenging and consequential ever faced by a U.S. president.

Dec. 14, 2017 - Full Show

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New Museum Showcases Massive Collection of Stained Glass, Rare Clocks

Historic clocks from around the world and brilliant stained glass windows fill a new museum in Evanston. We go for a look.

Chicago Takes the Reins of Bitcoin Futures Trading

On Sunday, the Chicago Board Options Exchange became the first major U.S. exchange to start trading bitcoin futures, allowing traders to place bet on the commodity’s future value.

Outgoing Fed Chair Janet Yellen Hikes Interest Rates One Last Time

While Fed Chair Janet Yellen ends her tenure on an upbeat note, are there storm clouds ahead for the economy?