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Ask Geoffrey: Why Did Norwood Park Nix the Grid?

Navigating the Norwood Park neighborhood can be gnarly. Geoffrey Baer is here with all the twists and turns in this Northwest Side enclave’s history in this week’s edition of Ask Geoffrey.

After Petcoke, Community Confronts More Dangerous Pollutant: Manganese

For decades, residents on Chicago’s Far Southeast Side lived with clouds of black dust from nearby industrial sites. Now, the community faces a more dangerous pollutant: manganese. 

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Syrian Refugees Arrive in Chicago

After being turned away last week, a Syrian refugee family arrives in Chicago. Will there be a happy ending for the family or could they be turned away again?

February 7, 2017 - Full Show

Watch the Feb. 7, 2017 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

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Latest ‘Grand Bargain’ Proposes Lower Sales Tax

After hours discussing the grand bargain budget behind closed doors, the state Senate goes home without voting. A look at how the deal is changing.

Trump’s Economy: Is Less Regulation Better?

President Donald Trump aims to cut financial regulations. We discuss how the banking and financial industries might change under his administration.

Anniversary of 1812 Illinois Earthquake Ushers in Preparedness Month

The Illinois Emergency Management Agency warns Southern Illinoisans to be prepared for earthquakes. Just how great is the risk?

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Chef Rick Bayless to Headline Chicago’s Good Food Festival

The chef, restaurateur, author and TV host drops by to share two delicious Mexican recipes.

Tim Knowles Calls for New Community College, Vigilance on Charters

The urban education specialist tells us what he’s learned about fixing Chicago’s schools after 13 years as leader of the University of Chicago’s Urban Education Institute.

Left Wing ‘Tea Party’ Growing in Chicago

Behind the new movement called Indivisible that has bubbled up in Chicago and around the nation in response to the election of Donald Trump. 

Appeals Court to Weigh In On Constitutionality of Trump Travel Ban

President Trump’s spokesman believes the travel ban is constitutional – a federal appeals court will weigh in on Tuesday.

Israeli Consul General Talks Trump, Iran and Settlements

As Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu visits Britain and calls for more sanctions on Iran, the new Israeli Consul General to Chicago is here to talk about the future of U.S.-Israeli relations.

Shoe Repair Dynasty: A Dozen Cobblers Across 3 Generations

An 83-year-old cobbler inspires a shoe repair dynasty that spans three generations.

A Big Bet on a Grand Bargain

Senate leaders’ bipartisan salve to Illinois’ budget troubles is on tap for a vote in Springfield this week.

Meteor Lights Up Skies Above Chicago, Midwest

A bright meteor streaked across skies in Chicago and the Midwest at about 1:30 a.m. Monday.