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February 15, 2017 - Full Show

Watch the Feb. 15, 2017 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

CTU, Principals: Special Education in Crisis

Strong charges from the Chicago Teachers Union leveled against Chicago Public Schools about funding the district’s diverse learners.

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JB Skating: Chicago’s Smoothest Creation

In 1971, Calvin Small and two friends started roller skating a little differently than everyone around them. It caught on. And  now, JB skating is known all over the country. 

Ask Geoffrey: What’s With the Out-of-Order Presidents?

Geoffrey Baer investigates why the Loop’s streets honoring presidents don’t honor the order of their terms, returns to a North Side bridge to nowhere, and relates the sad story of the “radium girls” of Ottawa, Illinois.

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CPS CEO Forrest Claypool on Civil Rights Lawsuit Against State

On Tuesday, Chicago Public Schools and five families of students filed a civil rights lawsuit against the state of Illinois. CPS CEO Forrest Claypool joins us to discuss the suit and the huge budget shortfall facing the district.

February 14, 2017 - Full Show

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Increasing News Literacy in an Age of Fake News

Get tips for separating fact from fiction in the age of fake news.

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Two Young Girls Shot by Stray Bullets on Chicago's South Side

In another disturbing chapter of Chicago’s gun violence epidemic, two young girls were shot in the head within 30 minutes of each other Saturday night on the South Side.

I’ll Have What She’s Having: Shared Plates, Experiences Can Lead to Love

A University of Chicago Booth School of Business professor talks about how your romantic relationships can affect your decision-making.

Fossil Hunt Leads University of Chicago Professor to Antarctica

Neil Shubin has traveled the world in search of fossils to help better understand evolutionary origins. He tells us about his latest research on Earth’s southernmost continent.

CPS, Parents Claim Civil Rights Violations in New Suit Against State

Chicago Public Schools and five local families announced Tuesday they have filed suit against the state of Illinois in an effort to force equitable funding for the cash-strapped school district.

Civic Federation: Hike Income Tax 40 Percent

The state of Illinois will not get out of its budget hole without a significant income tax hike, according to a new report issued by the Civic Federation, a fiscal watchdog group.

February 13, 2017 - Full Show

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Immigration Under Trump: Raids and the Future of Executive Order

What’s been the impact of the immigration raids – and the travel ban – and what’s next?

For Caregivers, Dealing with Dementia Can Be Tough Reality

More than 5 million Americans were living with Alzheimer’s disease in 2016. We discuss some of the issues that family and caregivers face.