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Emily Graslie Launches ‘Natural News’ Series

The Field Museum's Chief Curiosity Correspondent has a new show and she's here to tell us all about it.

CPS Sends Layoff Notices to Almost 250 Teachers, Staff

Some Chicago Public Schools students may be missing their teachers as more than 250 layoff notices go out Monday.

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September 29, 2016 - Full Show

Watch the Sept. 29, 2016 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Whole Foods Brings Economic Development, Lower Prices to Englewood

A brand-new grocery store opens its doors in one of the city's food deserts. What does it mean for neighbors in Englewood?

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Mayor Emanuel: Teachers Strike Avoidable

Chicago teachers formally give a 10-day strike notice to the Chicago Board of Education. Why the mayor and schools chief think they can avoid a walkout.

Baby with 3 Parents: Genetic Technique Offers Hope, Controversy

A baby has been born with the DNA of three parents. We hear about the promise the technique offers for avoiding some birth defects, and the ethical concerns it raises.  

Cooking with Chef Rick Bayless

Chef Rick Bayless joins us with recipes for pork tacos and a tequila-based cocktail of his own invention.

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Talking Politics at Work: What to Avoid at the Water Cooler

This year's heated election is spilling over into the workplace. Are there any benefits to talking about politics at work? 

Herschell Gordon Lewis, Chicago’s ‘Godfather of Gore,’ Dead at 90

The 1960s Chicago filmmaker known as the Godfather of Gore died earlier this week. We look back on the work of this cult figure.

CTU Sets October Strike Date if No Contract Agreement Reached

The CTU plans to serve CPS its 10-day strike notice Thursday for a possible Oct. 11 walkout. We hear more about the plan from CTU Vice President Jesse Sharkey.

Donald Trump Hits Campaign Trail in Chicago

He may not have had flattering words for Chicago during Monday's presidential debate, but Donald Trump on Wednesday hit Chicago and the suburbs for rallies and fundraisers.

Debating the Ruling on Election Day Registration

A federal judge blocks Election Day voter registration in Illinois, but Attorney General Lisa Madigan says she will appeal the ruling. We hear arguments on both sides of the case.

September 28, 2016 - Full Show

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Federal Lawsuit Prompts End of ‘Mind Boggling’ Cook County Practice

Four parents sued Cook County because their sons were held in juvenile detention for days without a hearing. Now that common practice is changing. Assessing the impact of that move.

See the McDonald’s of the Future in Present-Day Chicago

Crain’s Chicago Business managing editor Ann Dwyer reports on the McDonald's of the future, Rick Bayless's new business recipe and why online retailing giant Amazon is partnering with Merz Apothecary.