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Chicago World Music Festival: Around the World in 13 Days

If music is one of the best ways to get a taste of another culture, Chicago is in for a feast starting Friday. We get a preview.

Debating DACA: Trump Gives Congress 6 Months to Find a Fix

President Donald Trump has said he expects Congress to use the next six months to come up with a way to “legalize DACA.” But given the level of dysfunction in Congress, can that happen?

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Illinois Education Secretary Beth Purvis on School Funding Reform

The state’s education secretary said Gov. Bruce Rauner agreed with 90 percent of the education funding bill known as SB1. Then he vetoed it. We discuss education funding reform with Beth Purvis.

Illinois to Withhold Voter Data from Trump Administration, For Now

Questions over President Donald Trump’s Advisory Commission on Election Integrity have caused anxiety on both sides of the aisle. But Illinois’ voter data will not be turned over, at least for now.

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Ask Geoffrey: Who’s Holding Up This Southeast Side Building?

Since about 1915, a 7-foot-tall stone man has been shouldering a heavy burden on the corner of a Southeast Side building — more than hundred years without a break! But there’s some debate as to exactly who he is.

The Nation’s Oldest African-American Women’s Golf Club Turns 80

There was once an extensive network of African-American golf leagues and clubs across the country. As the golf world opened up, most of them faded away. But one that remains is the Chicago Women’s Golf Club. We go for a visit.

Sept. 5, 2017 - Full Show

Watch the Sept. 5, 2017 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

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Chicago Builds Underground Tunnel to Fight Flooding in Albany Park

After heavy storms, the Chicago River’s North Branch floods hundreds of homes on the Northwest Side. The Chicago Department of Transportation is now constructing a permanent flood-fighting weapon. We take a look.

Understanding Court Oversight: New Lawsuit Seeks Police Reforms

More on Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan’s lawsuit calling for court oversight of the Chicago Police Department.

President Trump Ends DACA Program

Local reaction the Trump administration’s announcement to end the program that protected those brought to the U.S. illegally as children.

Karen Lewis on School Funding Reform, Scholarships and Budgeting

The head of the Chicago Teachers Union joins us with a report on the first day of school.

Maziar Bahari on Education, Journalism and His Imprisonment in Iran

The international reporter talks about making a movie based on his imprisonment in Iran, and his partnership with the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.

Nursing Homes Fight to Block Lawsuits From Residents

A proposed new rule backed by the Trump administration would make it harder for nursing home residents to sue in cases of neglect and abuse. We discuss nursing home residents’ right to sue with the AARP.

Education Overhaul Becomes Law, Scholarship Plan Attracts Scrutiny

At long last, Illinois has tossed its old method of funding schools in exchange for a formula that aims to send more state money to the poorer districts that need it most.

Aug. 31, 2017 - Full Show

Watch the Aug. 31, 2017 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."