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Political, Financial, Housing Issues Face Next Mayor, City Council

City Council overwhelmingly approved a 2019 budget with no major tax or fee increases, but the next mayor and City Council will face rapidly rising city pension obligations and a host of other issues.

The Race Begins: Mayoral, Aldermanic Candidates File to Run for Office

And they’re off. Candidates for Chicago mayor, alderman and other municipal posts made it official on Monday, the first day they were able to file petitions with the Chicago Board of Elections.

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Nov. 15, 2018 - Full Show

Watch the Nov. 15, 2018 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

What Social Media Posts Can Tell Us about Gang Violence

Gang violence in Chicago has been researched, debated and battled for years. What role might artificial intelligence play in preventing violence?

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Illinois Rolls Out New Savings Program for Workers Without Retirement Plans

We learn about a new state-sponsored savings program aimed at more than one million Illinois workers not already covered by a retirement plan.

Turnover and Turmoil at USA Gymnastics

Scandals plague USA Gymnastics in the wake of the Larry Nassar sexual abuse catastrophe. USA Today columnist Nancy Armour has the latest.

A New Approach to Addressing Hunger in Higher Education

Food pantries are popping up in a surprising, new location: colleges and universities. How City Colleges of Chicago and the Greater Chicago Food Depository are providing for local students.

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Biography Explores ‘Love and Strife’ of Legendary Author Saul Bellow

He is widely considered one of the greatest American novelists. Saul Bellow’s anger, appetites and enormous talent are captured in a newly released biography by Zachary Leader, who joins us in conversation.

Photographer Donates His Talents to Help Dogs Get Adopted

More than 6,000 dogs were taken in by the city’s animal shelter last year. How one local animal lover is focusing his lens on the challenge of finding them permanent homes.

State Comptroller Susana Mendoza Running for Chicago Mayor

She’s officially in. One week after winning re-election as comptroller, and after weeks of speculation and leaks, Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza will run for mayor of Chicago. 

Former First Lady Comes Home to Kick Off International Book Tour

Two of Chicago’s most famous women sit down for an intimate chat. What Michelle Obama told Oprah Winfrey – and 18,000 of her closest friends – to kick off her book tour.

Nov. 14, 2018 - Full Show

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Responding to Hate Speech in Schools

A recent spike in hate incidents at Oak Park and River Forest High School leads to a community march – and a criminal charge. A teacher and administrator tell us how they’re responding.

Where Do Illinois Republicans Go From Here?

President Donald Trump has been vocal on the topic of where the GOP stands, but where do Republicans in Illinois think they’re headed?

Is Rent Control the Fix for Affordable Housing in Chicago?

Chicago voters overwhelmingly favor lifting the state’s ban on rent control, but is it really the way to more affordable housing?