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Doomsday Clock Moves Closer to Midnight

For first time since the height of the Cold War, the hands of the Doomsday Clock, a symbolic indicator of how close we are to a global catastrophe, have been moved to 11:58 p.m. This is the closest the clock has been to midnight since 1953.

Jan. 25, 2018 - Full Show

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Competition in Congress: A Primary Preview

Who will take U.S. Rep. Luis Guiterrez’s place in Washington? A preview of that highly competitive contest and others coming up next month.

Viewer Feedback: ‘The Pods Aren’t the Problem’

We got lots of reaction to our story about Tide Pods. The brightly colored laundry packs might look like candy to children, but have become part of a dangerous social media trend.

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Chicago Restaurant Week Highlights 370 Spots to Dine

The 11th annual event kicks off Friday and features a record 370 restaurants this year, including 100 new additions. We get a preview of what’s on the menu.

Oscar Nod for ‘Frontline’ Documentary Made by Chicago Team

Oscar nominations came out earlier this week, and the “Frontline” documentary “Abacus: Small Enough to Jail” garnered a nod in the best documentary feature category. It was made by the Chicago team at Kartemquin Films. 

NYC Considers Pay-to-Drive Plan. Could Chicago Be Next?

New York City motorists may soon need to pay a fee to drive in the city’s busiest areas during the week. Is congestion pricing a viable option for Chicago?

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Commercial Property Tax Assessments Spark City Council Fight

Powerful Chicago Ald. Ed Burke is under fire once again for an alleged conflict-of-interest violation involving two downtown buildings.

On the Ice With Bradie Tennell, Team USA Figure Skater

The Winter Olympics begin in just two weeks, and at least one athlete from the Chicago area will be there. Meet a figure skater from suburban Carpentersville who’s been preparing for the games for 17 years. 

Jan. 24, 2018 - Full Show

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Meet John Lausch, Northern Illinois’ New U.S. Attorney

He is the top federal prosecutor in Northern Illinois. On Wednesday, U.S. Attorney John Lausch gave his first interviews since taking the job, sharing his plans to fight crime and corruption.

American Birder Noah Strycker Goes on Epic Quest for His ‘Big Year’

Meet the man who literally went to the ends of the Earth to see as many bird species as possible.

Pregnant at 40, 50 and Beyond: A Look at Childbirth Later in Life

U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth is pregnant – at age 49. Are so-called “geriatric pregnancies” the new norm? And what are the risks of having children later in life? A doctor weighs in on later-in-life childbirth.

Ask Geoffrey: Where Are Those 1950s Giant Stuffed Bears?

A viewer remembers a tall and terrifying bear in the former Marshall Field’s building. Was this just a figment of a child’s imagination?

Rare Mummy Portraits Offer Peek into the Past at Block Museum

Portraits of mummies greet visitors at a new exhibition where art, science and history intersect.