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June 19, 2025 - Full Show

Chicago Tonight ·

2025/06/19

On this Juneteenth, learning how rest can be a means of resistance. And how Meigs Field became a public park.

Chicago Tonight: Black Voices, June 18, 2025 - Full Show

Chicago Tonight ·

2025/06/19

City Council narrowly approves a “snap curfew.” And a wrongfully convicted man gets a settlement after almost three decades behind bars.

Week in Review: ICE Arrests Spark Protests; Johnson...

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2025/06/06

A chaotic scene as federal agents make a surprise mass immigration arrest. And Mayor Brandon Johnson says he’s confident public transit will get the funding it needs — but who will pay?

June 3, 2025 - Full Show

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2025/06/03

The mayor reacts as state lawmakers fail to fund public transit. And the latest on COVID-19 vaccine guidelines.

June 2, 2025 - Full Show

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2025/06/03

State lawmakers react to the new budget. And Jeremy Piven is bringing his stand-up comedy home to Chicago.

Week in Review: Scramble to Pass State Budget;...

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2025/05/30

The Illinois House advances a bill allowing physician-assisted death for the terminally ill. And an overhaul of public transit in the Chicago area is lining up in Springfield.

May 29, 2025 - Full Show

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2025/05/29

Lawmakers are working to address transit and state budget challenges with just two days left in session. And a congressman from Schaumburg discusses his bid for the U.S. Senate.

May 27, 2025 - Full Show

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2025/05/28

Lawmakers have just a few more days to pass a balanced state budget. And Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke on how she’s reshaping the office.

Week in Review: Chicago Man Charged in Murder of...

Chicago Tonight ·

2025/05/24

Chicagoans react after a local man is accused of fatally shooting two Israeli Embassy staffers. And the mayor waves off the latest Trump attack — this time, over hiring practices.

May 22, 2025 - Full Show

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2025/05/23

A Chicago man is facing charges in the fatal shooting of two Israeli Embassy staff members. And public transit workers are pushing for more funding.

Chicago Tonight: Black Voices, May 21, 2025 - Full Show

Chicago Tonight ·

2025/05/22

Five years since the murder of George Floyd. We explore what’s changed and what hasn’t — from community relations to DEI pledges.

Week in Review: Chicago Gets a Pope; Senate Race Gets...

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2025/05/09

In a surprise twist, the papal conclave elects a Chicago native as the new pope. And Mayor Brandon Johnson gets a big win on affordable housing.

May 8, 2025 - Full Show

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2025/05/08

What happens if you don’t have a Real ID when TSA begins enforcement measures tomorrow. And Illinois is pushing back against cuts to Head Start.

Chicago Tonight: Black Voices, May 7, 2025 - Full Show

Chicago Tonight ·

2025/05/08

The City Council approves the centerpiece of Mayor Brandon Johnson’s affordable housing plan. And voting begins for the next pope — what to know about the conclave.

May 6, 2025 - Full Show

Chicago Tonight ·

2025/05/07

What happens if you don’t have a Real ID when TSA begins enforcement measures tomorrow. And Illinois is pushing back against cuts to Head Start.

May 5, 2025 - Full Show

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2025/05/06

Chicago organizations feel the impact of Trump’s cuts to AmeriCorps programs. And a new book says we fundamentally misunderstand the causes of gun violence.

Week in Review: Pritzker Demands More Fight From...

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2025/05/02

The governor calls on Democrats to step up their game in opposing the Trump administration. And Mayor Brandon Johnson visits Springfield with a wish list for Chicago — is it too late in the session to land a deal?

May 1, 2025 - Full Show

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2025/05/02

Vietnam marks 50 years since the end of the war — we talk with local community members and veterans. And why a historic Chicago parade celebrating Mexican culture is canceled this year.

Chicago Tonight: Black Voices, April 30, 2025 - Full...

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2025/04/30

Local stakeholders on the governor’s budget proposal and priorities they’d like to see the state make. And a park honoring the legacy of Chicago’s founder.

April 29, 2025 - Full Show

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2025/04/29

A new plan aims to rein in large teen gatherings. And what proposed changes could mean for endangered species in Illinois.

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