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Veeps Take Center Stage, But Does it Matter?

Sen. Tim Kaine and Gov. Mike Pence squared off Tuesday night, but did it move any voters? We talk presidential politics. 

Christopher Kimball Dishes on New Milk Street Kitchen Project

The founder and former host of “America’s Test Kitchen” is back with a new project and a broader vision.

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Ask Geoffrey: A League of Chicago’s Own

Chicago women had a professional baseball league of their own in the 1940s and '50s. We revisit Geoffrey Baer's story of the National Girls Baseball League.

COPA Gets City Council Vote

Who will police the Chicago police? Plans to clean house and overhaul the police accountability process face a crucial City Council vote.

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What’s Ahead for Chicago’s DuSable Museum of African American History

With the recent opening of the National Museum of African American History and Culture, we get an update on Chicago's museum of African American history.

Chicago Journalist’s ‘Algren: A Life’ Reveals New Details About Writer

He was a literary giant who chronicled the seedy side of the city. We talk with the author of a new biography about Chicago writer Nelson Algren.

Chicago Latino Music Festival Showcases Latin American, Spanish Music

The 11th annual festival is underway. Get a preview of this year's artists and hear a performance by guitarist Iliana Matos.

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Business Leaders on Get In Chicago’s Efforts to Stem Violence

We hear from three business leaders on their efforts to help Chicago reduce violent crime.

World Premiere Play ‘Man in the Ring’ Much More than a Boxing Story

The story behind a new stage adaptation of an infamous–and fatal–boxing match that was televised in the 1960s.

For Elsa Harris, Playing Music About Preaching the Gospel, Healing

Elsa Harris has played in Chicago churches since she was 12 years old and has performed around the world. We visit this “legend of Chicago gospel.”

October 3, 2016 - Full Show

Watch the Oct. 3, 2016 full episode of "Chicago Tonight." 

Duckworth, Kirk Face Off in 1st Senate Debate

Illinois' U.S. Senate candidates, incumbent Republican Mark Kirk and Democrat Tammy Duckworth, square off in a debate for the first time. Why it may be their last.

The Role of Newspaper Endorsements in Elections

Only 35 days until Election Day and newspapers across the country are making some surprising endorsements. We talk with local editorial board members. 

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.