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Prosecutor in ‘Crime of the Century’ Case Dies at 80

The man who led the prosecution of Richard Speck for the brutal murder of eight Chicago nurses died Friday. We revisit last year’s interview with William Martin.

Preserving Artifacts, Memories of Holocaust Survivors

We meet one of the curators of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C.

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July 6, 2017 - Full Show

Watch the July 6, 2017 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Duckworth: Trump ‘Missing in Action’ as Commander in Chief

U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth says President Donald Trump is not behaving as the commander in chief of the United States military should and is ceding too much power to military commanders.

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Illinois Senators Weigh in on New Budget

Illinois Senators discuss the newly passed budget and explain why they voted the way they did.

House Overrides Rauner’s Vetoes to Pass a Budget

At long last, Illinois has a budget – its first in more than two years. And residents will be sending more of their paychecks to state government to help pay for it.

Loss of Iconic Pilsen Mural Sparks Outrage

When a developer painted over a beloved and iconic mural on a shuttered Pilsen community center last month, the response was swift and strong.

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Don’t Rock the Boat! New Video Addresses Marine Safety Around Chicago

As more cruises and kayaks join commercial barges on the river, some tour boat operators are concerned about safety. Learn the “rules of the road” for Chicago waterways.

Retired ABC7 Reporter Paddling Length of Mississippi River

For 30 years, Paul Meincke covered local, national and international news for Chicago’s ABC7. Now, he’s in the midst of another adventure: a canoe trip along the length of the mighty Mississippi River. We check in via Skype.

July 5, 2017 - Full Show

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Ask Geoffrey: What Are Your Favorite Chicago ‘Firsts’?

Chicago might be called the Second City, but we can lay claim to a few big historical firsts. Geoffrey Baer shares his favorite firsts in this encore edition of Ask Geoffrey.

Lawmakers Weigh In As State Budget Deal Edges Closer

After a bruising two-year battle, Illinois may be on the brink of a budget. Lawmakers from either side of the budget divide join us with insights.

Anti-Violence Activist Tio Hardiman on His 2nd Bid for Governor

The head of the nonprofit group Violence Interrupters says his platform includes job creation, reducing gun violence, boosting public school funding and bridging gaps between Democrats and Republicans.

Tax, Budget Vote May Be Too Late for Illinois to Escape ‘Junk’ Status

Thursday will be do or die for an income tax increase and Illinois’ first budget since July 2015, following a warning from Moody’s that the state is under review for a credit rating downgrade.

Chicago Filmmaker’s Portraits Honor Transgender People Killed in 2016

Artwork by Lilly Wachowski, best known as co-director of “The Matrix,” honors 27 transgender people killed last year—and allows the viewer to look them in the eyes.