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Chicago Pastry Chef Awarded France’s Highest Civilian Honor

Words of culinary wisdom from master pastry chef Jacquy Pfeiffer, co-founder of The French Pastry School.

Judy Collins On A Life in Music

The award-winning singer-songwriter talks about her late friend Leonard Cohen and an upcoming tour with Stephen Stills launching this week at Ravinia.

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Rauner Calls Lawmakers Back to Capitol for Education Funding Battle

Lawmakers will have much to discuss during yet another special session, this time on education spending. Three Illinois teachers weigh in.

Behind the Scenes at Lincoln Park Zoo’s New Penguin Encounter

For the first time, Lincoln Park Zoo is offering visitors a chance to get up close and personal with their African penguins. We meet three waddling, webbed-feet bachelors.

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New Book Celebrates Classic Images of Chicago

Richard Cahan and Michael Williams spend a lot of time digging through old photos of Chicago, and together have created 14 stunning books. Take a look at their latest, “Chicago: Classic Photographs.”

July 20, 2017 - Full Show

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Where Do School Funding and Reforms Stand in Springfield?

Illinois State Sens. Heather Steans and Karen McConnaughay report on the status of school funding and which reforms were passed this session.

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City Settles Red Light Camera Lawsuit for $38.75 Million

The city has settled a massive lawsuit with more than a million drivers and will partially reimburse those tickets. Here’s what you need to know.

Speeding Toward the Future of Driverless Cars

You won’t find driverless cars whizzing through the streets of Chicago today. But behind the scenes, companies are testing and implementing technology for cars to navigate sans human input.

Enrollment Down, Per-Pupil Spending Inches Up in New CPS Budgets

Despite the fight in Springfield over education funding, Chicago Public Schools leaders say they will open to students in the fall—but with fewer students.

Meet the Athletic Artists Behind Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Luzia’

The French Canadian circus rolled into town this week, and Chicago Tonight got a backstage pass to meet the performers.

Preckwinkle and Dart Spar Over Cook County Layoffs

Why the stalled soda tax has unleashed a war of words between Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart and Board President Toni Preckwinkle.

July 19, 2017 - Full Show

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William J. Kelly Running as Republican Alternative to Rauner

The field of Democratic candidates running for governor is especially crowded, but there is only one Republican aiming to challenge Bruce Rauner. And he'll face the governor’s formidable campaign war chest.

Chicago Inspector General Uncovers City Worker Scandals

Chicago Inspector General Joe Ferguson joins us to discuss his office’s investigative work.