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North Korean Missile Test, Military Exercises Have Region on Edge

Could heightened tension on the Korean Peninsula lead to a confrontation with North Korea?

Celebrating 30 Years of Art at a Chicago Museum Without Borders

Contemporary art with Mexican roots: Celebrating 30 years at Chicago’s National Museum of Mexican Art.

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April 26, 2017 - Full Show

Watch the April 26, 2017 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Chicago Aldermen Consider ‘Textalyzer’ to Curb Distracted Driving

New technology lets police investigate whether drivers were using their cell phones moments before an accident. Could it curb texting while driving?

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Ask Geoffrey: Is North-South Divide Between Baseball Fans Real?

Many believe there is a fault line that divides Chicago, pitting brother against brother in a long-standing crosstown rivalry. But a viewer wonders if that historic boundary is a myth.

Unpacking Trump’s Tax Plan

President Donald Trump’s tax plan was formally rolled out Wednesday. As promised on the campaign trail, the plan includes several business-friendly tax measures.

Rauner Gives Illinois a Grade A

Gov. Bruce Rauner sits down with Chicago Tonight correspondent Amanda Vinicky to discuss his agenda for public schools, the state budget crisis and why he drops the “g” when he speaks.

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April 25, 2017 - Full Show

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House Passes ‘Abortion Bill,’ Puts Governor in Political Pickle

After two hours of debate this afternoon, the Illinois House passed a measure that paves the way for more taxpayer-funded abortions. The legislation allows for Medicaid recipients to use that government health insurance to cover an abortion. Likewise, for state employees.

CPS Adding New Course on History of Jon Burge Torture Cases

Chicago teachers will spend the coming weeks preparing for a new course on the history of the disgraced former Chicago Police Department commander who, for two decades, systematically abused and tortured suspects on the South Side to force confessions.

How Gubernatorial Candidate Alex Paterakis Plans to Revive the State

A long-shot candidate for governor tells us why he thinks he’s got what it takes to lead the state.

Trump Executive Order Sparks Questions Over Future of H-1B Visa Program

The debate over President Trump’s executive order on skilled foreign workers.

Viewer Feedback: ‘I Want No Part of Being Annexed To Chicago’

Author Ted McClelland’s idea of annexing suburbs to Chicago to boost the city’s population had viewers talking.

Doomsday Squad at Argonne National Laboratory Prepares for Chaos

Disaster scenarios near and far are daily considerations for a group of local scientists and engineers. We meet two members of the Global Security Sciences division at Argonne, nicknamed the Doomsday Squad.

Photographer Sabine Weiss, 92, ‘Very Pleased’ With Life’s Work

Chicago Tonight meets a celebrated photographer who captured the human condition with her camera.