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Illinois Politicians Grill Zuckerberg During Facebook Hearings

Two Illinois politicians grabbed national headlines as they grilled Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg during his testimonies before Senate and House committees this week.

Why More Illinois Towns Could Follow Harvey’s Fate

The state is withholding tax money from south suburban Harvey because it has fallen behind on its pension payments. Will others follow?

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George Freeman Tells Us How to Lead a Life in Jazz

At age 91, the jazz guitarist is a living legend from Chicago’s first family of music. We pay him a visit.

Chicago Bird Sanctuary is Best Place in State to See Spring Migration

Here’s something that might surprise you: The best place in the entire state of Illinois to see birds during their spring migration is in the city of Chicago. 

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April 10, 2018 - Full Show

Watch the April 10, 2018 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Top Cop Eddie Johnson Vows Changes to Chicago Gang Database

The controversial database is coming under legal scrutiny as many say they have been wrongly added to the list and targeted.

FBI Raids of Trump’s Personal Attorney Cohen Raise Questions

Search warrants for Monday’s raid were reportedly obtained to collect evidence, in part, for Michael Cohen’s $130,000 payment to porn star Stormy Daniels. What it all might mean.

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Chicago Hospitals Strive to Increase Life Expectancy on West Side

On Chicago’s West Side, the average life expectancy is just 69 years. What one coalition of health care institutions and professionals is doing to change that.

From Pyeongchang to ‘Heart and Seoul,’ Exhibit Highlights Korean Culture

The Winter Olympics are long gone, but at the Chicago Children’s Museum, kids can continue to experience elements of the Korean culture they’ve seen glimpses of on TV.

Meet Chicago’s New Greek Orthodox Church Leader

The Greek Orthodox faithful of Chicago have a new leader. Metropolitan Nathanael Symeonides was enthroned on March 24 and is only the second in this region.

Emily Graslie’s New Podcast Explores Science Through Storytelling

She has held the unique job title of Chief Curiosity Correspondent at the Field Museum since 2013. Now, Emily Graslie tells us about her new podcast “ExploreAStory.”

Gov. Rauner Lays Out an Election-Year Agenda

The remaining 7.5 weeks of the Illinois General Assembly’s spring session comprise Gov. Bruce Rauner’s last real chance before November’s election to show voters that the skills he used to amass a personal fortune can transfer to state government.

April 9, 2018 - Full Show

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How the Cubs Changed Baseball – and America’s Relationship to the Sport

That storied and unstoppable Cubs double-play combination of “Tinker to Evers to Chance” is chronicled in a new book. We talk Cubs history with author David Rapp.

Apollo 8 Astronauts Recount Historic Mission at ‘Rocket Men’ Book Launch

The Apollo 8 astronauts reunite in Chicago as a new book by local author Robert Kurson celebrates the historic first human flight to the moon.