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Closing the Gap

We hear how two organizations are working to expand minority enrollment in top high schools and colleges.

Art and History Merge in Artist’s Incredible Life Story

The artist Charlotte Salomon raced against the clock to finish a pictorial autobiography as World War II closed in around her.

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Chicago Portraits

A new book brings together 152 portraits from the Chicago Tribune archives. We'll talk with the Tribune Picture Editor Michael Zajakowski about the pictures and the people behind them. 

Horses of Honor

All over the city, Horses of Honor are on display. Take a look at a selection of these life-size statues.

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Gubernatorial Candidates Address Corruption

Another day, another set of accusations of corruption from Illinois’ candidates for governor.

Political Roundtable Analysis

Carol Marin and her panel look behind the latest poll numbers for the upcoming elections.

Hedge Fund for Dummies

Figuring out how to invest your money can be a very complicated matter. Chicago Tonight takes a look at the world of hedge fund investing.

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Black Talk Radio in Chicago

Is Black talk radio in Chicago still the force for change it once was? We take a closer look on Chicago Tonight.

“Big Cat” Williams on Bears vs. 49ers

Former Bear James “Big Cat” Williams tackles the Bears' stunning win Sunday night over the 49ers.

Egon Weiner

We revisit our story about a Chicago artist that continues to make an impression on the city more than 25 years after he died. You may not know his name but you’ve likely seen his public art. Egon Weiner was also a teacher, and his prominent students continue his legacy. 

Viewer Feedback: 9/15

We share what you had to say about the gubernatorial candidates' stand on pension reform when we read some of our viewer feedback.

Smartphone Market Heats Up

Motorola raises the curtain on the Moto X and its so-called "wearable," while Apple unveils two larger-sized iPhones and an upcoming watch. Two tech reporters give us their reviews of the latest smart gadgets hitting the market.

Ken Burns on ‘The Roosevelts: An Intimate History’

The newest film by PBS documentarian Ken Burns chronicles one of America's most influential families.

Evolution of Data Storage

Advancements in technology necessitated the ability to handle and store large amounts of data. The founder of a big data storage company talks about the evolution of storage technology.

‘From Billions to None’

A century ago, the last known passenger pigeon in existence died. For decades, billions of passenger pigeons filled the sky. A new documentary addresses what happened to the passenger pigeon.