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Charters Closed by CPS Are Back to School Under State Control

Students at three Chicago charter schools won a fight to keep doors open, but the schools are now under state control. A look at how they're starting off the new school year.

City Council Votes to Raise Water Tax

The debate over water and sewer taxes is over in Chicago: they are going to go up. But what do aldermen want to do about driverless cars in Chicago? The latest from Wednesday's meeting.

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September 14, 2016 - Full Show

Watch the Sept. 14, 2016 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

East Chicago Lead Contamination Forces Nearly 1,200 from Homes

Nearly 1,200 people are being forced to move from their homes in East Chicago, Indiana, after high levels of lead were found in the soil. WBEZ’s Northwest Indiana reporter Michael Puente joins us with the story.

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Saffron Caravan Uses Music to Build Bridges Between Cultures

A world music group that uses the arts as a vehicle for peace-building. We have a performance by the ensemble Saffron Caravan.

Are Political Power Brokers Influencing Chief Judge Election?

A quiet election is about to take place that could have major reverberations. Why two judges are trying to knock Circuit Court of Cook County Chief Judge Tim Evans out of his job.

September 13, 2016 - Full Show

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Countdown to Election Day 2016

The presidential election is exactly eight weeks away. We break down the campaigns and what the candidates need to do in the final push.

Rwandan Genocide Survivor, Advocate on Holocaust, Modern-Day Genocide

It was one of the most brutal massacres of our generation: hundreds of thousands killed during the Rwandan genocide. Survivor Clemantine Wamariya shares her story and her work to make sure it never happens again.

Tougher Gun Laws Won’t Stop Violence, Says Cook County Public Defender

In a recently published op-ed, Cook County Public Defender Amy Campanelli warns that a “war on guns that focuses solely on punishment” will fail. She joins us in discussion.

Mary Zimmerman Revives Adventurous ‘Wonderful Town’ at Goodman Theatre

It's been more than a  decade since there's been a major revival of the Tony Award-winning musical comedy. Director Mary Zimmerman tells us about the show.

Political Analyst Paul Green Remembered

Some of Paul Green's closest colleagues are dealing with the shock of his sudden death Saturday of complications from an aortic aneurysm.

September 12, 2016 - Full Show

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A Look at Muslims in the US 15 Years After 9/11

As Muslims celebrate one of their holiest days and Americans commemorate the terrorist attacks of 9/11, a look at how Muslims in the U.S. have been treated over the last 15 years.

Jeanne Gang and Studio Gang Build on Tradition at U of C Campus

Architect Jeanne Gang and Studio Gang unveil their new Commons building and courtyard at the University of Chicago. We speak with the architect and get a tour.