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Examining the State Budget

A new state budget that both Republicans and Democrats say is out of whack goes into effect tomorrow, with a few new wrinkles. Paris Schutz has latest. 

Proposed Lucas Museum Site Problematic

So what exactly would be wrong with building the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in a parking lot between Soldier Field and McCormick Place? 

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A Surreal Summer

The great surrealist Rene Magritte gets an exhibition at the Art Institute that delves into the early part of his career, when he evolved as an artist and created many of the dream-like paintings that came to identify his signature style.

Big Changes for Chicago Public Schools

We dive into recent headlines surrounding Chicago Public Schools.

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Viewer Feedback: 6/30

We share what you had to say about recent stories when we read some of our viewer feedback.

Supreme Court Still in Session

We take a look at some of the Supreme Court rulings so far during this session, and preview what cases are to come.

The Civil Rights Movement 50 Years Later

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr. reflects on the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

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World Triathlon Runs Through City

Chicago is the only U.S. stop on the eight city worldwide triathlon circuit this weekend.

Summer Reading Picks

No more pencils, but plenty of books. As we gear up for summer, we discuss some of the hot reads for the season with our literary panel.

‘Star Wars,’ Comics Artist

Dave Dorman was an 18-year-old  with a love for comic book illustration when he walked into a movie theater and saw “Star Wars” for the first time in 1977. He identified strongly with Luke Skywalker and never dreamed the movie’s director, George Lucas, would eventually own his art. But fate would lead Lucas to Dorman and his art.

Battle Begins Over Lucas Museum Location

One day after George Lucas announced that Chicago will be home to the Lucas Museum of Narrative Arts, controversy erupts over its proposed location. Eddie Arruza has the details. 

Lucas Museum to Come to Chicago

It's official. Chicago will be home to the Lucas Museum. We talk next steps and initial plans with our panel.

Outgoing CPS Inspector General Talks Career

We talk with outgoing Chicago Public Schools inspector general James Sullivan about his 12 years looking for waste and fraud at CPS.

Jeanne Nolan, Chicago Tonight Go Organic

The Organic Gardener founder, Jeanne Nolan teams up with Chicago Tonight to talk gardening tips and unveil a special project.

Ask Geoffrey 6/25

A chunk of transportation history rests in the Chicago River. Geoffrey Baer talks trains and technology in this week's edition of Ask Geoffrey.