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‘Chicago Voices’ Concert Showcases Diverse Local Talent

A major, Chicago-centric concert this weekend showcases the city’s many voices.

Rabbi Herman Schaalman, Interfaith Leader, Dies at 100

We remember Rabbi Herman Schaalman, a Holocaust survivor and legendary interfaith leader who late in life gave up his belief in God.

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Jonathan Biss, Acclaimed Pianist, on His ‘Obsessive’ Approach to Music

A studio performance by classical pianist Jonathan Biss.

Chicago Barber’s 1957 Creation Becomes 3-Generation Success Story

When Chicago barber Fred Luster created a new product for his customers in 1957, he couldn’t have known what lay ahead. A look at the history of Luster Products.

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Viewer Feedback: ‘The Ban Is Unacceptable’

Viewers weigh in on President Donald Trump’s executive order on immigration and refugees.

February 2, 2017 - Full Show

Watch the Feb. 2, 2017 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

School Funding Reform Commission Delivers Report, Legislation TBD

Another commission, another report on school funding reform. Will lawmakers’ recommendations create a new formula?

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February 1, 2017 - Full Show

Watch the Feb. 1, 2017 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Ask Geoffrey: What Happened to Chicago Burger Chain Wimpy’s?

A viewer wonders what became of a Chicago burger chain that borrowed its name from a cartoon moocher. Geoffrey Baer serves up some hamburger history.

Honoring Chicago Poet Gwendolyn Brooks, Who Broke the Color Barrier

The late Chicago poet Gwendolyn Brooks made history in 1950 as the first African-American author to receive a Pulitzer Prize.

Senate Negotiations on ‘Grand Bargain’ Budget Continue

What progress have state senators made on negotiating a budget deal, and how will Gov. Bruce Rauner and House Speaker Michael Madigan react if it passes?

Report: Outdoor Cats Are Killing Billions of Birds

A Smithsonian ornithologist says outdoor cats are devastating bird populations.

Remembering a Forgotten Photographer of Chicago History

One hundred years ago he took unforgettable photos of Chicago in turbulent times. Exploring the life of Jun Fujita, a Japanese immigrant who captured city history.

January 31, 2017 - Full Show

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Is It Really Possible to Balance the State Budget Without a Tax Hike?

The conservative Illinois Policy Institute unveiled a plan Tuesday that promises to fill Illinois’ $7.1 billion budget hole, without any increase in taxes.