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Ask Geoffrey: White Castle Inspired by Chicago Water Tower?

Was the design of White Castle restaurants based on a Chicago landmark? Geoffrey Baer has the answers you crave.

Oct. 18, 2017 - Full Show

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Cyber Warfare: How the U.S. Military, Tech Companies Shield Themselves

What will cyber warfare of the future look like? We discuss how the private and public sector is impacted by cyberattacks.

Fee Hikes, New Spending in 2018 City Budget

Mayor Rahm Emanuel says city finances are finally “back on track” after years of fiscal uncertainty and poor credit ratings. But does the claim hold true? 

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Is Spending on Statewide Elections Going Too Far?

With more than a year to go, the three richest candidates for governor have raised a combined total of more than $102 million. Have we reached a point where only millionaires and billionaires need apply when running for statewide office?

NLCS Game 4: Cubs Try to Avoid Being Swept by Dodgers

The 2016 World Champions face elimination in Game 4 of the 2017 National League Championship Series. 

Oct. 17, 2017 - Full Show

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Aasif Mandvi: ‘We’ve Turned Our Government into a Reality Show’

The former “Daily Show” correspondent discusses politics, comedy and culture within the entertainment industry.

Possible Senate Deal Emerges on Obamacare Subsidies

A two-year, stopgap measure still needs congressional approval, but it was the latest twist in the health care saga that has millions of Americans uncertain about the future of their insurance coverage.

Astronomers Detect Colliding Neutron Stars in Historic Observation

An international team that includes Chicago astronomers recently observed the collision of two high-density neutron stars, a historic discovery that confirms decades of scientific work. 

Chicagoan Recounts Quest to Bring Aid to Parents in Puerto Rico

As FEMA and other groups have slowly brought aid to Puerto Rico, some family members living abroad have embarked on private rescue missions. Meet one Chicagoan who recently returned from a trip to visit her parents.

Cubs Look to Get Hot at Home in NLCS Game 3

Down 0-2 to the Dodgers in the National League Championship series, the Cubs hope playing at the Friendly Confines will turn the team’s fortunes around.

Viewer Feedback: Soda Pop is the New Tea

The soda tax repeal was met with cheers from some Chicago Tonight viewers.

How Ameya Pawar Plans to Stay Involved in State Politics

Chicago’s 47th Ward alderman has ended his bid for Illinois governor after failing to raise enough money. “I’m a regular person,” he said. “If people like me get essentially priced out of the Democratic process, I believe we’re headed to a really scary place.”

Hebru Brantley’s New Art Show Takes Flight in Elmhurst

His artwork is in the collections of George Lucas, Jay-Z and Mayor Rahm Emanuel. We get a preview of the show “Hebru Brantley: Forced Field” at the Elmhurst Art Museum.