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Techniques for Harvesting Your Garden

Summer is in full swing, and the WTTW garden is in full bloom. Lots of vegetables are ready to pick and to eat.

Meet Edwin Eisendrath, the New Chicago Sun-Times CEO

Learn more about the new CEO and the unlikely group that just purchased the beleaguered Chicago Sun-Times.

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Dennis Hastert Relocated to Illinois to Serve Remaining Prison Sentence

The disgraced former U.S. House speaker, sentenced last year to 15 months in prison, returns to Chicago to serve the remainder of his sentence.

Celebrating 30 Years of Art at a Chicago Museum Without Borders

Contemporary art with Mexican roots: Celebrating 30 years at Chicago’s National Museum of Mexican Art.

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WTTW’s ‘Weekend in Havana’ a Look Beyond City’s Vintage Glamour

In his new PBS special, Geoffrey Baer is immersed in the city’s vibrant culture—architecture, music, dance and history—with three native Cubans as his guides.

Radio Flyer: Riding and Rolling in Chicago for 100 Years

In 1917, Woodrow Wilson was president. Telegrams were a popular way to communicate across long distances. World War I began. And a Chicago company got its rolling start.

Massive Overhaul in Governor Rauner’s Administration

The exodus continues in Gov. Bruce Rauner's office as old staff members leave and new ones come in. A look at who’s out, and who’s in.

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July 17, 2017 - Full Show

Watch the July 17, 2017 episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Rauner Calls on Legislators to Send Him School Funding Bill

Gov. Bruce Rauner insists on removing what he calls a Chicago “bailout” from a state school funding plan.

Superintendents Face Down School Year Without Funding Agreement

Without an agreement, school superintendents across the state are tasked with figuring out how long their schools can stay open this school year. We speak with superintendents from two suburban districts.

Cardinal Blase Cupich Takes on Chicago Violence

Cardinal Blase Cupich talks about a new anti-violence initiative and other issues facing the Catholic Church.

How a Controversial Chicago Astronomer Influenced ‘Close Encounters’

Dr. J. Allen Hynek was a highly respected scientist for decades before he received a credit as a technical adviser on Steven Spielberg’s 1977 movie. His life and legacy are explored in a new biography.

Jim Kirk: Firewall Will Exist Between Sun-Times, Owners

The Sun-Times publisher and editor-in-chief talks about the newspaper’s new owner and what’s ahead for the 69-year-old paper.

July 13, 2017 - Full Show

Watch the July 13, 2017 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Giant Iceberg the Size of Delaware Breaks off Antarctica

The trillion-ton iceberg is now drifting. While experts say it poses no immediate threat, is the event itself the precursor of more change to come as the global environment warms?