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Toni Preckwinkle Talks Cook County Budget

Toni Preckwinkle explains her proposed 2015 budget which contains no new taxes, fines or fees for the second consecutive year.

“Big Cat” Williams on Bears vs. Falcons

The Chicago Bears snap a two-game losing streak with a 27-13 win at Atlanta. James "Big Cat" Williams joins Ann Kreiter to recap the victory.

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J.B. Pritzker on the Chicago Venture Summit

Chicago investor J.B. Pritzker talks about the Chicago Venture Summit, in which local tech entrepreneurs pitch their ideas to investors from around the country.

‘Indian for Everyone’

Anupy Singla stops by to talk about Indian spices, and her new cookbook, "Indian for Everyone: The Home Cook's Guide to Traditional Favorites."

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Viewer Feedback: 10/13

We share what you had to say on the proposed fare hikes for Metra riders when we read some of our viewer feedback.

CTU Provides Update on Karen Lewis’ Health

During a press conference this afternoon, the CTU announced there will be a temporary changing of the guard at the union while Karen Lewis recovers from what is described as a serious illness. Brandis Friedman has the latest. 

 

Income Disparity

We take a look at the growing income disparity between blue- and white-collar workers.

 

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Metra Proposes Rate Hike

Metra is proposing fare increases of nearly 11 percent next year to help modernize aging infrastructure and railcars.

Area Hospitals Penalized for High Readmission Rates

More than 100 state hospitals will be penalized by Medicare for having too many patients return to a hospital within a month of being admitted for treatment. We discuss the impact these penalties will have on hospitals and patient care.

A Museum Looks Back to the Future

For its 40th anniversary, the Smart Museum of Art has transformed itself into a museum of sculpture -- much as it was at its opening in October 1974.

Exploring Chicago’s Dirt Jumps

This summer Jay Shefsky introduced Chicago Tonight viewers to a hidden treasure found in the woods of Clark Park. We revisit Jay’s story on The Garden, home of Chicago’s dirt jumps.

Viewer Feedback: 10/9

We share what you had to say about Chicago Tonight’s conversation with Steven Salaita when we read some of our viewer feedback.

Karen Lewis Has Emergency Surgery

Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis underwent emergency surgery today. NBC 5 News Reporter Mary Ann Ahern joins us with the details on the story she broke this afternoon.

Spread of Ebola Leads to More Precautions

The first person diagnosed with Ebola in the United States has died, and Ebola screenings will soon be implemented at O’Hare. We discuss the latest Ebola cases and precautions being put in place to stop the spread of the disease. 

Nik Wallenda to Walk Tightrope in Chicago

Nik Wallenda plans to tightrope walk between Chicago skyscrapers blindfolded. A state law requires all tightrope walkers to have either a safety net or harness, but the City says that law should not apply to Wallenda.