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Report: Outdoor Cats Are Killing Billions of Birds

A Smithsonian ornithologist says outdoor cats are devastating bird populations.

Remembering a Forgotten Photographer of Chicago History

One hundred years ago he took unforgettable photos of Chicago in turbulent times. Exploring the life of Jun Fujita, a Japanese immigrant who captured city history.

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January 31, 2017 - Full Show

Watch the Jan. 31, 2017 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Is It Really Possible to Balance the State Budget Without a Tax Hike?

The conservative Illinois Policy Institute unveiled a plan Tuesday that promises to fill Illinois’ $7.1 billion budget hole, without any increase in taxes. 

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President Trump Announces Neil Gorsuch as Supreme Court Nominee

President Donald Trump announced Neil Gorsuch as his nominee to replace the late U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia on Tuesday night. 

How Healthy is Illinois’ Job Market?

We discuss the prognosis for state and local job markets amid changing local and national politics.

Chicago’s 7-Cent Bag Tax to Start Feb. 1

Shopping trips may become additionally taxing for Chicagoans starting in February as the checkout bag tax is set to go into effect on the first of the month.

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Behind the Court Case That Could Shut Down State Government

State employees are in the middle of a political war on two fronts, both of which could leave workers broke. Both could also spur action that could end Illinois’ 19-month budget impasse by forcing a shutdown.

January 30, 2017 - Full Show

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Local Officials Condemn, Question Trump Travel Ban

The latest from local elected officials on President Donald Trump’s travel ban after a weekend of confusion and protest at O’Hare.

Muslim Civil Rights Group Sues Over Constitutionality of Travel Ban

The Council on American-Islamic Relations filed a federal lawsuit Monday over the constitutionality of President Donald Trump’s executive order, which they say targets Muslims.

Does Trump’s Travel Ban Make Americans Less Safe?

The White House pushes back against criticism of President Donald Trump’s travel ban. Is the executive order a big setback for counterterrorism efforts?

Luvvie Ajayi Offers Up Some ‘Act-Right’ in New Book ‘I'm Judging You’

A Chicago author’s new book lays out the case that we can all do better.

January 26, 2017 - Full Show

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New Reality: 4 Progressives Report on Congress

Republican lawmakers help President Donald Trump in his first whirlwind week in office. Democratic Congress members join us with their reactions.