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A news and public-affairs series airing Monday through Thursday each week - plus a weekly news wrap-up on Friday - with features on Chicago life and panels discussing various topics, including Chicago politics, the arts, foreign affairs, entertainment, Chicago events, consumer concerns and sports.
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Chaos at airports as TSA workers go unpaid — but could those long security lines be coming to an end? And a federal judge rules the Trump administration must unfreeze funding for the CTA Red Line.
The latest on DHS shutdown negotiations and the SAVE Act. And Chicago Public Schools may finally be getting a full-time leader.
Why it might feel like you’re emptying your wallet into your gas tank. And a tech group is suing Chicago over its tax on social media companies.
What a Supreme Court case could mean for mail-in ballots and the upcoming midterms. And how does ranked choice voting work? We explain.
ICE agents arrive at airports across the country as wait times soar. And an attempt to end a phaseout of the tipped minimum wage.
Juliana Stratton notches a commanding win in the Democratic U.S. Senate primary. And a busy week at City Hall as Mayor Brandon Johnson pledges a veto — and fires a top deputy.
How Republican nominee Darren Bailey is trying to flip the governor’s mansion red. And two congressional candidates on their big primary wins.
Gov. JB Pritzker on Juliana Stratton’s big win and much more. And the Chicago City Council reverses course — moving to end a phaseout of the tipped minimum wage.
For months, the big question in Illinois politics has been who is going to be the Democrat running to replace U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin. The Associated Press has called that race, with Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton defeating U.S. Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi and Robin Kelly.
It’s Election Day in Illinois. We’ll have the latest on key races and voter turnout. Plus, a look at what’s at stake and how local races play into the national picture.
What to watch for in tomorrow’s primary election. And could it be the Hammond Bears? Where things stand on Indiana’s push to court the Monsters of the Midway.
Three leading candidates in a contentious Senate fight and a host of other races make their closing arguments as Election Day fast approaches.
How are financial markets responding to news around the world? And the movie “Sinners” is up for 16 Oscars this weekend. How the film is sparking conversation around blues history.
At least two people are dead after tornadoes and severe weather hit the area. And the war in Iran is on Day 12 with no end in sight.
Planning for the future of the Great Lakes. How TSA agents are faring after nearly a month without pay. And a look at why Latino arts organizations fall behind in financial support.
Three U.S. Senate candidates join "Chicago Tonight" in their last forum before the March 17 primary election. Robin Kelly, Raja Krishnamoorthi and Juliana Stratton on war powers, immigration and more.
President Donald Trump bounces embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. And three former presidents are among the crowd of thousands paying tribute to the Rev. Jesse Jackson.
Kristi Noem is out as the head of Homeland Security. And an effort to bring home the remains of missing U.S. service members.
The death toll rises in the Middle East as the conflict in Iran escalates. And who is expected to attend the Rev. Jesse Jackson’s services in Chicago.
The Democrats running in the Cook County Board president primary join “Chicago Tonight.” Toni Preckwinkle and Brendan Reilly talk about the issues facing residents and share their visions for the office.




what happening to coverage of the Bernie Rally?? thousands of people there and no coverage?